Simons

A Family Affair Since 1840 “Fashion has been our passion since 1840! A uniquely different and inspiring fashion retailer, we are known for offering the most sought-after styles and looks from the world's design capitals and providing a level of service available nowhere else.

For five generations, we have been renowned for our devotion to customer care. Today, our more than dozen stores are a dazzling tribute to architecture, art, attentive service, and to a shopping experience second to none.

” - Richard and Peter Simons 1840 | Our origins The birth of a legendary family business Our story began in 1812 when Peter Simons arrived from Scotland and settled on a small farm near Quebec City to raise his family of five.

In 1840 his son Archibald moved into the city to open a small shop, where he sold dry goods and various imported wares. To make sure his business received the latest in goods from Europe, he made over 70 Atlantic crossings by sailing ship.

In those early days, Archibald Simons was already putting an emphasis on quality merchandise and attentive service, setting the stage for the future success of La Maison Simons. 1870 | Old Quebec A golden history In 1870, John Simons moved his shop to 20 côte de la Fabrique, where it remains to this day, along with the Simons head office.

The building's charming 19th century façade and interior arches are just a few of the architectural elements that bear witness to the store's rich past. The store was enlarged in 2005 and renovated in 2007.

Modern Times The Sixties | Creating exclusive brands Donald Simons was part of that generation of young entrepreneurs who possessed remarkable intuition and a true spirit of innovation. In the booming postwar years, he quickly saw the importance of serving the needs of an increasingly modern society.

Under his influence, La Maison Simons created exciting new fashion brands in Quebec. The sixties saw the birth of Twik, in sync with the day's new young woman of 16 to 25. This exclusiv...