@pinky I used to brew beer too, but back in Montreal (even made hop ice cream one time, was very good).
The shops I looked up in my city only ever seem to sell pellets, regardless of season. (Maybe its what ppl prefer now? anyway, last time I made beer was in 2011.) When I visit I'll ask them :>, maybe they can point me in the right direction, but you're right, fall will likely be better for a hop search overall.