Independent Bookstores in British Columbia
NewPages.com guide to the best British Columbia indie bookstores
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- Nuthatch Books
- 1 -104 Birch Ave.
- City: 100 Mile House
- Phone: (250) 395-3195
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- The Book Man
- #5 - 2630 Bourquin Crescent W.
- City: Abbotsford
- Phone: (989) 853-7323
- Type: New books, Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
New and gently used book. We also sell Puzzles, literary themed giftware and merchandise, jewelry, candles, crystals and a huge selection of bookmarks.
- Phoenix on Bowen
- #209-992 Dorman Rd.
- City: Bowen Island
- Phone: (604) 947-2793
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery, Toys/Games
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Phoenix Books is an independently owned book and gift store, conveniently located just up the hill from the ferry. We have a carefully curated selection of books, gifts, greeting cards, and party supplies, and are proud to carry locally made treasures. Browse our online shop to see what’s in store!
- Companion Books
- 4094 Hastings St.
- City: Burnaby
- Phone: (604) 293-2665
- Type: New books, Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Coho Books
- 990A Shoppers Row
- City: Campbell River
- Phone: (250) 914-0051
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Website
Campbell River’s independent bookstore. New books for all ages and interests. Cards, journals and giftware.
- The Book Man
- 45939 Wellington Ave.
- City: Chilliwack
- Phone: (604) 792-4595
- Type: New books, Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Puzzles
- Website
New and gently used book. We also sell Puzzles, literary themed giftware and merchandise, jewelry, candles, crystals and a huge selection of bookmarks.
- The Owl and The Cat Bookery
- #105 - 45655 Tamihi Way
- City: Chilliwack
- Phone: (604) 846-6332
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Sidelines: Gifts
- Website
- Blue Heron Books
- 1775 Comox Ave.
- City: Comox
- Phone: (250) 339-6111
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Sidelines: Artwork
- Website
- Books4Brains
- 17a-215 Port Augusta St.
- City: Comox
- Phone: (250) 792-2798
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Sidelines: Newspapers
- Website
Independent Children’s Bookstore in Comox, BC. Family curated books for children to young adults.
- Laughing Oyster Book Shop
- 286 Fifth St.
- City: Courtenay
- Phone: (250) 334-2511
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Website
Welcome to our locally owned and operated independent bookstore. Pulling together charm from the past, choices from the present and knowledge of books to come, Laughing Oyster Bookshop provides a pleasant and stimulating shopping experience. Whether you want a light read or a challenge, a cookbook or a children’s story, you will be delighted by our extensive selection.
- Huckleberry Books
- 16 - 9th Ave. S.
- City: Cranbrook
- Phone: (250) 426-3415
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Website
Your community bookstore! Books, cards, gifts, maps, tickets, and works by local artists and artisans: we have something for everyone! Online sales and special orders welcome.
- Albany Books
- 123 - 1315 56th St.
- City: Delta
- Phone: (604) 943-2293
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Website
Locally owned bookstore with a wide selection of books and gifts. We do special orders at no extra charge! Come in and see our friendly staff.
- Abraxas Books
- 1071 Northwest Rd.
- City: Denman Island
- Phone: (250) 335-2731
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Volume One Bookstore
- 149 Kenneth St.
- City: Duncan
- Phone: (250) 748-1533
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Volume One opened its doors in 1972 and has been a focal point of downtown Duncan ever since. Now under the ownership of Sonia Ottosen, our bookstore continues to offer a wide selection of new and bargain books as well as an extensive children’s section. We love to unite the right book with the right person so feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff for assistance.
- Polar Peek Books & Treasures
- 592 2nd Ave.
- City: Fernie
- Phone: (250) 423-3736
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Polar Peek Books and Treasures, Fernie’s independent book store has been a part of Fernie since 1993. You will find a unique selection of books, gifts, award-winning toys, guide books & maps, stationary and special treasures. We welcome special order requests. Phone, email, or visit our website to place your special order.
- Wendel's Bookstore
- 103-9233 Glover Rd.
- City: Fort Langley
- Phone: (604) 513-2238
- Type: New books
- Website
Wendel’s nourishes hungry minds and bodies as an independent bookstore and fresh-food café.
- Galiano Island Books
- 76 Madrona Dr.
- City: Galiano Island
- Phone: (250) 539-3340
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Regional
- Website
Your community-minded, globally-connected bookstore. Growing readers since 1997.
- Reasons to Live
- 715 Gibsons Way
- City: Gibsons
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Buying and selling books and records in Gibsons, BC.
- Bacchus Books & Café
- 409 9th Ave. N.
- City: Golden
- Phone: (250) 344-5600
- Type: New books, Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Artwork, Café/Food, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles
- Website
A super quirky, creaky, eclectic bookstore with books you’d never imagine you’d find. We’ve got a sweet cafe nestled amongst our thousands of books so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
- Four Points Books
- 1225A 7th Ave
- City: Invermere
- Phone: (250) 341-6211
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Regional
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery, Toys/Games
- Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
- Website
Four Points Books is a family-owned bookstore in downtown Invermere, BC. We carry a wide selection of books, gifts, puzzles, guidebooks & maps, and stationery. We welcome special order requests. Phone, email, or visit our website to place your special order.
- Mosaic Books
- 411 Bernard Ave.
- City: Kelowna
- Phone: (250) 763-4418
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Magazines, Newspapers
- Website
Mosaic Books is the Okanagan Valley’s largest independent bookstore. We pride ourselves on not only our great customer service, but also the huge selection of titles we carry in stock. Order online at our website.
- Once Upon a Bookstore
- 2795 Tutt St.
- City: Kelowna
- Phone: (250) 980-1130
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Sidelines: Newspapers
- Website
A children’s bookstore at 2795 Tutt Street, across from Raymer Elementary. We want to serve our community through our love of kid lit! We carry toys, games, puzzles, and art kits, and are happy to make recommendations to help you find that perfect gift.
- Black Bond Books
- 5251 Ladner Trunk Rd
- City: Ladner
- Phone: (604) 946-6677
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Our Ladner location of the independent Black Bonds Bookstore family.
- The Creative Bookworm
- 20438 Douglas Crescent
- City: Langley
- Phone: (778) 278-2008
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Black Bond Books
- 250 22709 Lougheed Hwy.
- City: Maple Ridge
- Phone: (604) 463-8624
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Books on Mayne
- 574B Fernhill Road
- City: Mayne Island
- Phone: (250) 539-3112
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Sidelines: Artwork, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines
- Events: Readings
- Website
Books On Mayne is a tiny store in the heart of Mayne Island with a broad range of gently pre-read and new books. We love our local authors and carry CDs of island musicians.
- Totally Bookish
- #344 32555 London Ave.
- City: Mission
- Phone: (604) 814-2650
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Website
Welcome to Totally BOOK-ish, where your next book adventure begins! Find the latest goodreads books, bestsellers, new releases, classics, and kids books.
- Strong Nations
- Ste 1-1970 Island Diesel Way
- City: Nanaimo
- Phone: (250) 758-4287
- Type: New books
- Website
Strong Nations: We Bring Indigenous Books Into Your Lives
- Windowseat Books
- 309C Wesley St.
- City: Nanaimo
- Phone: (250) 754-6800
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Notably, A Book Lover's Emporium
- 454 Ward St.
- City: Nelson
- Phone: (250) 354-0148
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Feminist, LGBTQ+, Literary, Science Fiction/Fantasy, YA
- Sidelines: Calendars, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery
- Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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- Website
Notably is a small independent new bookstore featuring fiction and creative nonfiction for teens to adults, as well as stationery and bookish gifts! Notably also holds space for author events, book club meetings, letter writing evenings, and literary themed workshops.
- Otter Books
- 398 Baker St.
- City: Nelson
- Phone: (250) 352-3434
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Website
A locally owned independent bookstore, we feature a great selection of local interest as well as the best books from around the globe.
- Groove Cat Books and Records
- 775 Sixth Street
- City: New Westminster
- Suburb of: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 553-0929
- Type: Primarily used with some new books, Rare books, Out-of-print books
- Specialty: General Interest, Academic, Alternative/Political, Art, Children's
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts, Magazines, Puzzles, Vinyl
- Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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- Website
At Groove Cat Books and Records, we not only sell great new/used books and records, but we are also a place for storytelling, music, and gatherings. We hope the combination of our excellent book collection, music, and events will provide you with a unique & fun experience.
- Kinder Books
- 101-810 Quayside Dr.
- City: New Westminster
- Phone: (604) 616-2653
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts, Toys/Games
- Website
Kinder Books is an independent children’s book store offering quality books for children focusing on cultural diversity and the natural world.
- 32 Books & Gallery
- 3185 Edgemont Blvd
- City: North Vancouver
- Suburb of: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 980-9032
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Website
We read the books we sell! We also have a great selection of greeting cards, art, jewellery, gifts, journals, games, and puzzles.
- Booklovers Used Books
- #102-175 East 3rd Street
- City: North Vancouver
- Suburb of: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 986-9501
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Forest Fairy Books and Toys
- 1199 Lynn Valley Road, Unit #129c
- City: North Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 209-7169
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's, Comics/Graphic Novels, YA
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts, Puzzles, Stationery, Toys/Games
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Forest Fairy Books and Toys is magical little book and toy store inspiring wonder, imagination, and creativity in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver. Independently owned and operated by a mother/daughter duo, Forest Fairy carries a wide range of interesting books, toys, and gifts for all ages. There is always something new to discover. Come visit us 🙂
- Kidsbooks
- 3040 Edgemont Blvd.
- City: North Vancouver
- Suburb of: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 986-6190
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Website
Come visit us at Edgemont for the best books, games, and more for the child or teen in your world. Our entire Kidsbook team is eager to help you find the perfect book for any occasion!
- Phoenix Books
- #205-123 Carrie Cates Court
- City: North Vancouver
- Suburb of: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 980-4008
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery
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We partnered with The Foundry North Vancouver to open our second Phoenix Books location in the Lonsdale Quay Market. We’re open every day for you to browse our carefully-curated collection of books, gifts, greeting cards, party supplies, and Canadian-made treasures. Come find us on the second floor of the Quay and we’ll be happy to help you pick out your next read or find the perfect gift!
- Fireside Books
- 114 Middleton Ave.
- City: Parksville
- Phone: (250) 248-1234
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Newspapers
- Website
Fireside Books has over 100,000 used and new books in-store. We carry Cobble Hill Puzzles, games, and gifts. Open seven days a week.
- Sea & Summit Bookshop
- 280 Island Hwy E #102
- City: Parksville
- Phone: (250) 248-1193
- Type: New books, Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery, Toys/Games
- Events: Book Clubs
- Website
Sea & Summit Bookshop has Oceanside’s best selection of new books. We also carry used books, apparel, games, puzzles, greeting cards, stationary, gifts, and more.
- Talisman Books & Gallery
- 4-4605 Bedwell Harbour Rd.
- City: Pender Island
- Phone: (250) 629-6944
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts
- Website
Pender Island’s source for new and used books, pottery, gifts, and original fine art.
- The Book Shop
- 242 Main St.
- City: Penticton
- Phone: (250) 492-6661
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Located in British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, The Book Shop is one of Canada’s largest used book stores. Over 5,000 square feet of floor space provides for the display of thousands of new, used and out-of-print books covering almost every subject imaginable.
- Tomes & Tales Used Books
- 103 - 19141 Ford Rd.
- City: Pitt Meadows
- Phone: (604) 459-5000
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Coffee/Tea
- Website
Used/new books and tea shop.
- Möbius Books
- 5016 Argyle St
- City: Port Alberni
- Phone: (250) 736-1008
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Möbius Books is an indie bookstore located in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
- Western Sky Books
- 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St
- City: Port Coquitlam
- Phone: (604) 461-5602
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Website
Western Sky Books sells a wide and eclectic range of used and new books and is an exciting and celebratory literary hub in the Tri-Cities.
- Books & Company
- 1685 3rd Ave.
- City: Prince George
- Phone: (250) 563-6637
- Type: New books
- Website
Books & Company, ArtSpace and Café Voltaire — A refuge for book lovers, coffee consumers, music fans, and people who just want a nice place to spend an hour, or two, or three.
- Eddie's News
- 611 2nd Ave. W.
- City: Prince Rupert
- Phone: (250) 624-4134
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts
- Website
- The Mulberry Bush Bookstore, Qualicum Beach
- 130 W 2nd Ave
- City: Qualicum Beach
- Phone: (250) 752-9722
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
We are a full-service independent bookstore in Qualicum Beach. We offer a wide selection of books, excellent customer service, special orders, tickets to local events, instore author events and much more!
- Books & Company
- 371 Reid St.
- City: Quesnel
- Phone: (236) 424-4444
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Coffee/Tea
- Website
Books & Company and Granville’s Coffee, both under one roof!
- Fable Book Parlour
- 102-311 First Street West
- City: Revelstoke
- Phone: (250) 683-9904
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Village Books & Coffee House
- #130 12031 First Ave
- City: Richmond
- Phone: (604) 272-6601
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Sidelines: Coffee/Tea
- Website
New, used, and kids books, espresso, coffee, and tea, located in Historic Steveston Village – A Novel Bookstore!
- Gold Rush Bookstore
- 2063 Washington St.
- City: Rossland
- Phone: (250) 362-5454
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Coffee/Tea, Gifts
- Website
Inspired by the Rossland Gold Rush of 1890, this establishment is a Golden Nugget of a bookstore with a Mine of Unique Gifts & DAVIDsTEA by the cup.
- Bookingham Palace Bookstore
- 225 1151 10 Ave. SW
- City: Salmon Arm
- Phone: (250) 832-3948
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Newspapers
- Website
Welcome to Bookingham Palace Bookstore, here for all your book needs!
- Salt Spring Books
- 104 McPhillips Ave.
- City: Salt Spring Island
- Phone: (250) 537-2812
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts
- Website
Books for everyone. We carry thousands of magazines, art supplies, stationary, gifts and much more!
- Talewind Books
- 5494 Trail Ave.
- City: Sechelt
- Phone: (604) 885-2527
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Tanner's Books
- 2436 Beacon Ave.
- City: Sidney
- Phone: (250) 656-2345
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines, Newspapers
- Website
Tanner’s Books is a bookstore and more! It has grown into a large full-service bookstore with new releases, bestsellers, and new books in over 50 fiction and nonfiction categories. Come in and browse the largest newsstand on Vancouver Island – over 2000 magazines and 40 newspapers from Canada, The United States, and Great Britain. Enter the Travel and Nautical Room with over 500 maps and nautical charts, along with travel, and nautical reference and writing books. And don’t miss the games puzzles, calendars, souvenirs, greeting cards, and more!
- Mountain Eagle Books
- 3775 3rd Ave.
- City: Smithers
- Phone: (250) 847-5245
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Coffee/Tea
We are a used bookstore and cappuccino bar. Lose yourself in the stacks while searching for a good book waiting to be found. Sit and enjoy some of our delicious home brewed chai, heavenly pastries, and hearty vegan soups all made in-house. Disappear in a good book or enjoy some lively conversation.
- Black Bond Books
- 10153 King George Hwy
- City: Surrey
- Phone: (604) 583-1282
- Type: New books
- Website
- Black Bond Books at Semiahmoo Mall
- 134 1711 152 St.
- City: Surrey
- Phone: (604) 536-3336
- Type: New books
- Website
- Misty River Books
- 103-4710 Lazelle Ave.
- City: Terrace
- Phone: (250) 635-4428
- Type: New books
- Website
Serving Terrace and area for over 35 years! We are not only Terrace and area community bookstore but also the local ticket centre.
- Mermaid Tales Bookshop
- 455 Campbell St.
- City: Tofino
- Phone: (250) 725-2125
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Gifts, Newspapers
- Website
Mermaid Tales is a unique bookstore at the end of the road in Tofino, B.C. We offer a wide selection of outstanding books that have been thoughtfully selected. We also have great kids toys both educational and always fun, board games and puzzles for all ages, as well as a wonderful selection of kites to suit anyone from beginner to advanced.
- Crockett Book Company
- 109 8100 Rock Island Hwy.
- City: Trail
- Phone: (250) 364-1123
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Newspapers
- Website
Find amazing deals, superior customer service and competitive prices at the West Kootenays’ premier independent bookstore.
- Albion Books
- 523 Richards St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 662-3113
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Banyen Books & Sound
- 3608 W. 4th Ave.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 732-7912
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age
- Sidelines: Artwork, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines
- Website
Since 1970, Banyen has been Canada’s most comprehensive spiritual and healing bookstore. In addition to over 22,000 books, we carry audio, video, Tarot and oracles, altar and meditation supplies, yoga tools, crystals, incense and smudges, natural fibre clothing and textiles, and much more. We sponsor lots of events, too.
- Book Warehouse
- 632 West Broadway
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 872-5711
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Book Warehouse is a local, independent discount bookstore which is now part of the Black Bond Books family.
- Book Warehouse on Main Street
- 4118 Main St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 879-7737
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Opened on May 2, 2014, the Book Warehouse on Main St. is part of the Black Bond Books & Book Warehouse family. Your local, independent bookstore.
- book'mark, The Library Store
- 350 W. Georgia St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 331-4040
- Type: Primarily used with some new books, Rare books, Out-of-print books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, Literary, Regional
- Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Stationery, Toys/Games
- Website
We are moved by our love for books and libraries. We believe in the power of libraries as information and integration spaces that build strong, free, and diverse communities. Supporting the library for us means spreading that belief and giving back to programs that make the Vancouver Public Library one of the most visited libraries in Canada. book’mark, The Library Store is part of Friends of the VPL, a charity dedicated to help support the Vancouver Public Library.
- Carson Books
- 4340 Main St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 222-8787
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Cross & Crows Books
- 2836 Commercial Dr
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 796-4159
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Hager Books
- 2176 W. 41 Ave.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 263-9412
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's
- Website
- Humpty Dumpty Books & Music
- 1496 Cartwright St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (778) 840-4686
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Sidelines: Newspapers
- Website
Beautiful books & gifts for children and discerning adults.
- Iron Dog Books
- 2671 E. Hastings
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 215-8807
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Independent bookstore selling used, new, and remaindered books. Find our booktruck roaming to various events around the lower mainland, or visit our immobile shop at 2671 E Hastings St!
- Kidsbooks
- 2557 W. Broadway
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 738-5335
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's
- Website
Over twenty years ago, kidsbooks started as a small idea and has grown over the past decades to be a thriving, exciting environment for children and adults who love reading and great books.
- Lucky's Books & Comics
- 3972 Main St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 875-9858
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Art
- Website
- MacLeod's Books
- 455 W Pender St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 681-7654
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
Used and rare books bought, sold, and appraised.
- Massy Books
- 229 E. Georgia St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 721-4405
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Sidelines: Artwork
- Website
Massy Books specializes in buying and selling books in a wide range of genres. We carry a wonderful inventory of unique and hard to find books.
- Odin Books
- 108 E. Broadway
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 739-8804
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Children's, Educational, LGBTQ+, YA
- Sidelines: Gifts, Puzzles, Toys/Games
- Website
Odin Books is an independently-owned, specialty bookstore. We provide mental health, education, autism, special needs, FASD, and psychology-based resources to professionals, parents, and those interested in these topics.
- The Paper Hound Bookshop
- 344 W Pender St
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 428-1344
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
A new addition to Vancouver’s Book Row, The Paper Hound stocks new and used books of all kinds (but only the ones made of paper).
- The People's Co-op Bookstore
- 1391 Commercial Dr.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 253-6442
- Type: New books, Used books, Rare books
- Specialty: General Interest, Alternative/Political, Children's, Literary, Metaphysical/New Age
- Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
- Website
Established in 1945, this is Canada’s oldest independent bookstore! The People’s Co-op Bookstore is a member-owned cooperative, serving the general public and offering a unique variety of new and used books.
- Pulpfiction Books
- 2422 Main St.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 876-4311
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
Vancouver’s legendary independent bookstore. Established June 2000.
- Pulpfiction Books East
- 1830 Commercial Dr
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 241-4311
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- Pulpfiction Books West
- 2754 W Broadway
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 873-4311
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Website
- READ Books
- 520 E. 1st Ave.
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 630-7409
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Art
- Website
Award-winning bookstore inside The Libby Leshgold Gallery.
- Spartacus Books
- 1983 Commercial Drive
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 688-6138
- Type: Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty: General Interest
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Since 1973, Spartacus Books is a nonprofit, volunteer-run bookstore and resource centre. The store has been run collectively for over 50 years. We specialize in books with progressive point of view.
- Tanglewood Books
- 2306 Broadway W
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 736-8876
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
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Tanglewood Books is a quality used bookstore located on Broadway and Vine. We buy and sell used books as well as trade them.
- Upstart & Crow
- 1387 Railspur Alley, Granville Island
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 558-1124
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
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- White Dwarf Books/Dead Write Books
- 3715 10th Ave. W
- City: Vancouver
- Phone: (604) 228-8223
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Crime/Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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- Bastion Books
- 14 Bastion Square
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 385-8786
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
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Located in historic Bastion Square, tucked down Commercial Alley, Bastion Books is proud to be one of Victoria’s few remaining used bookstores. We stock both vintage and contemporary books, across a wide variety of genres.
- Bolen Books
- 111-1644 Hillside Ave.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 595-4232
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Sidelines: Calendars, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines, Puzzles, Toys/Games
- Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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At almost 20,000 square feet, Bolen Books is the largest single-location independent bookstore in Western Canada. Women owned and run since 1975, we dedicate large spaces to kids books, science fiction, cooking, travel, fiction & mystery, but our store doesn’t stop at the books! We also boast one of Victoria’s most popular selections of puzzles and board games.
- Books & Shenanigans
- 347 Cook Street
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 419-7600
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Puzzles
- Events: Book Clubs
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Books & Shenanigans, located in Cook St Village, Victoria, British Columbia, loves good books and good-natured fun. We host book clubs and stock puzzles. Come and check us out.
- Camas Books & Infoshop
- 2620 Quadra St.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 381-0585
- Type: New books, Used books
- Sidelines: Gifts
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Camas Books & Infoshop is a community run, all volunteer bookstore with new and used books on a variety of subjects, both fiction and nonfiction. We also carry zines, patches, stickers, and a range of t-shirts and other artisan-produced items.
- Ivy's Bookshop
- 2188 Oak Bay Ave.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 598-2713
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
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- James Bay Coffee and Books
- 143 Menzies St.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 386-4700
- Type: Used books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Café/Food, Coffee/Tea
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James Bay Coffee and Books is a funky independent cafe offering used books vinyl & CDs, live music and an open stage, vintage collectibles, and community.
- Munro's Books
- 1108 Government St.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 382-2464 or (888) 243-2464
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
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Munro’s Books has been described by noted columnist and author Allan Fotheringham as “the most magnificent bookstore in Canada, possibly in North America.” We offer a wide range of books from Canada, the U.S., and Britain, including an extensive selection of children’s titles. Browse our shelves online or in person. We think you’ll like what you find.
- Russell Books
- 100-747 Fort St.
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 361-4447
- Type: Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty: General Interest
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Russell Books offers Canada’s largest selection of new and used books: 13,000 sq.ft filled with everything from vintage to today’s best sellers!
- Sorensen Books
- 1029 View St. #102
- City: Victoria
- Phone: (250) 383-3215
- Type: Used books
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Sorensen Books sells new, used, and rare books as well as old photos, postcards, and ephemera. An open to the public shop with a strong focus on history and art. Located at 102-1029 View Street between Cook and Vancouver.
- Armchair Books
- 4205 Village Square
- City: Whistler
- Phone: (604) 932-5557
- Type: New books
- Specialty: Regional
- Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards
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Welcome to Armchair Books, if you’re planning a trip to Whistler, then our friendly bookstore in the mountains is your source for all the regional guides, maps and nature books for your recreational adventure, plus the latest fiction, cookbooks, current affairs, greeting cards, and more.
- Black Bond Books
- 134 1711 152 St.
- City: White Rock
- Phone: (604) 536-3336
- Type: New books
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- The Open Book
- 247 Oliver St.
- City: Williams Lake
- Phone: (250) 392-2665
- Type: New books
- Specialty: General Interest
- Sidelines: Newspapers
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Located in the heart of Downtown Williams Lake, The Open Book has been family owned and operated since 1983. Over 16,000 titles in stock!