L’Original
Montréal’s best-rated street art gallery
L’Original is a street art gallery in Montréal, Canada showing original works by living street artists, with the ambition to rank among the best street art galleries in North America and the world.
Our compass: authenticity, value and support for living artists. Two galleries in Montréal, in Old Montréal and the Plateau.
- 5.0★ on TripAdvisor (101 reviews)
- Travelers’ Choice 2026
- #3 of 798 things to do in Montréal
- Featured in La Presse, CBC & Tourisme Montréal
Why we aim to be the world’s best street art gallery
Street art was born in the street, for everyone. Too many galleries made it inaccessible. We do the opposite: four concrete, verifiable commitments that guide every decision we make.
Authenticity
Only original works by living artists, signed and certified. No mass-produced prints.
Accessibility
Free admission, studios open to the public and direct-from-artist buying, with no speculation.
Recognition
5-star TripAdvisor, Travelers’ Choice 2026, #3 of 798 things to do in Montréal and ongoing press coverage.
Mission
An eco-conscious non-profit: supporting artists and giving meaning back to the encounter with art.
Where the market treats art as a speculative product, we treat it as an encounter. L’Original runs as an artists’ cooperative and connects buyer and creator directly, often by video, so every work carries a story you actually know. That standard, more than its size, is what makes a gallery great.
Authenticity first
L’Original sells only original works by living street artists, never mass-produced prints. Every piece is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity. We represent real Montréal artists, including MONK.E, Astro, Labrona, Lyndon Polan, MakeNoize and Kevin Ledo.
Our model is eco-conscious and social (a non-profit): supporting living artists and restoring meaning to how people and art meet.
The best-rated gallery
Our visitors put us right at the top: nearly 5/5 on Google at both galleries, 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor (101 reviews) in Old Montréal, a Travelers’ Choice 2026 award and ranked #3 of 798 things to do in Montréal.
Old Montréal · 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest
258+ Google reviews
Plateau-Mont-Royal · 4455 rue Saint-Denis
40+ Google reviews
L’Original draws art lovers from Montréal, Canada and around the world, with the ambition of being recognized among the best street art galleries in North America. Here is what our visitors say.
"The best gallery on Saint-Paul street: only local Montréal artists, each with a great story."
"A true Montréal gem and a top gallery, a must-visit for anyone who loves art in Canada."
"Unique works where the Montréal scene meets that of the whole world."
"An eldorado for street art lovers: a warm welcome and a superb presentation of the Montréal artists."
"A must-see spot in Old Montréal, and one of the best street art galleries to discover in Canada."
"Honestly, the most beautiful gallery I’ve ever seen, in Montréal or anywhere else in the world."
Unbeatable value
Buying directly from the artists, without auction-house speculation, means accessible original art: many works cost about the price of a nice piece of furniture. Admission is free at both galleries, and our team advises you with no pressure.
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Make yourself at home.
Your artwork is waiting for you.
In 16 swipes, find among 9,890 hand-painted artworks the one that will give soul to your home. And the artist — your artist — behind it.
PeintureOffer possibleNovember Rush
par Léonie Vaillancourt
MuraleSmiley jaune
par MakeNoize
PeintureReservable 20 minElevation
par Julien Baslyk
MuraleOffer possibleMur d'aube
par Korb
PeintureMémoire d'ocre
par Ankhone
Unique physical artworks, signed by the artist
No commitment. Your selection is waiting in your inbox.
The founder’s story
An entrepreneur from the age of 12 in a small village in Isère, Dorian Verdier resold flea-market finds online, then moved to Montréal at 18 to study at HEC Montréal. Struck by the richness of the city’s mural scene, he founded L’Original in 2018: a gallery that supports living street artists, runs as an artists’ cooperative and gives objects a second life.
More than 200 students have taken part in the project. For every commission, L’Original sets up video meetings between client and artist, so the relationship is built before the artwork. This work earned the 2026 award from the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada.
"When someone comes in with their work, it isn't a product. It's a piece of their soul."
"We want to give meaning back to the relationship between people and art."
Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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Our two Montréal galleries
Old Montréal
163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montréal
Free admission · open daily until 6 p.m.
Plateau-Mont-Royal
4455 rue Saint-Denis, Montréal
Gallery, artist studios and thrift shop · free admission
Frequently asked questions
What is the best street art gallery in Montréal?
L’Original is one of the best-rated street art galleries in Montréal: 5★ on Google and TripAdvisor, Travelers’ Choice 2026 and #3 of 798 things to do in Montréal. It shows only original works by living street artists, across two galleries in Old Montréal and the Plateau.
Where can I buy original urban art in Montréal and Canada?
At L’Original: buy directly from the artists, with signed and certified works, often at the price of a nice piece of furniture. Free admission at both Montréal galleries, or online through the PickArt tool that matches you with the right artist and style.
Is L’Original among the best street art galleries in the world?
That is its stated ambition, backed by outstanding reviews from visitors coming from Montréal, Canada and around the world, and by ongoing press coverage (La Presse, CBC, Tourisme Montréal). L’Original aims to stand among the best street art galleries in North America.
Are the works sold by L’Original authentic?
Yes. Every work is an original piece by a living street artist, signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. L’Original sells no mass-produced prints.
What are L’Original’s gallery addresses?
L’Original has two galleries in Montréal: 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau-Mont-Royal). Admission is free at both.