Kuo Feng Hong

Looking for a set of Chinese China? (I’ve always wanted to say that) How about some decorative wooden umbrellas? Perhaps a set of chopsticks or cheesy generic Chinese costumes? It’s all here at the China Arts Whole Sale.
Inside one will find aisles and aisles of what looks to be junky, low quality, made-​in-​China stuff and for the most part it’s true. Nothing here will be of significant value, just something to get for decoration or temporary purposes (like halloween, a play, or for fun). The musty smell is also an indicator that you may come out smelling like mothballs.
The guys running the joint are nice and helpful. English doesn’t seem to be a problem here, but one would be much better off speaking Cantonese. They have a pretty extensive inventory for most of the things on display, don’t be timid to ask for the new stuff if it happens to be in better condition. It’s easy to get lost in the back and there are no signs to indicate what is what or where most things are located. It’s one of those stores that could double as a flea market, but in order for one to find what they want, they need to feel things out first.
Out of most of the touristy wholesale stores, this seems to be one of the largest I’ve seen in Montréal’s Chinatown. I doubt I’ll be back, I’ve seen one too many of these kinds of places already.