Old Bay seasoning?

[stak]

Anyone know where I can find this in Montreal? Preferably in the downtown/ Plateau area. I thought I had seen it somewhere but can't think of where it was. Thanks! Alternatively, does anyone know of a spice mix that could be substituted? I'm planning to try Alton Brown's rib recipe.

[bobovespa]

There is NO substitute. But we can send it to you from here in Baltimore.

[porker]

You're right, there ain't no substitute, but not being anywhere near Delmarva, Old Bay isn't on the shelves of every grocery, corner store, or gas station.
I try to pick up at least 2 tins when in the states - this usually lasts until my next visit (couple of months at most).
However, last November, I came across some dandy live crabs (nothing compared to keepers out of the Chesapeake) at Kim Phat near the Scratch in Longueuil and couldn't resist. I was daydreaming about picking Old Bay laced meat outta the shell the whole way home.
Finally getting home, I was distressed to find I was out of Maryland's finest. I wasn't about to search over hell's half acre for a tin, so I googled Old Bay homemade recipes and searched chowhound's boards.
I came up with a close facsimile which did the job. It smells almost like the real thing, but came out a tad too bitter (perhaps too much ground bayleaf?). With some tweaking, it has potential.
But why expend that much energy... I've since replenished my supply to 3 tins. The mason jar with the taped homemade ingredient list presently sits at the back of the cupboard...

[JadeMyst]

I just bought a tin container of Old Bay at the IGA supermarket in Cavendish Mall in Cote St. Luc. Sorry, that's the closest place :)

[Pastrygirl]

have you tried Anathol I think that's what it is called it is in your area or maybe it's spelled anatol anyways they have all sorts of spices.

[carswell]

Discussed not too long ago. Several sources mentioned and a link to a recipe provided. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/520583

[stak]

Oops, how did I miss that? Thanks.