L'Heureux Bouddha

If you're looking for the perfect exotic object to make your home warm and unique, your go-to destination in the Rosemont neighbourhood is L'Heureux Bouddha (The Happy Buddha). There you'll find many favourites of Alain Poloni, the owner of this Aladdin's cave of imported treasures comprised of a wide variety of inexpensive exotic decorative objects that promote artisans.

When you enter the shop, which opened in 2010, the subtle scents of incense transport you to Asia, and as you delve further into the store, the treasures are revealed. "To choose which craftsmen I buy items from, I base it on the ethical aspect," says Alain. "There needs to be an affinity, a positive context surrounding the product, and that people are treated well."