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Bookshops in Montreal

The Atlas lists 79 independent bookshops in Montreal, 12 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. 3 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Independent bookshop · 176 Rue Bernard Ouest, Montreal

The Mile End shop of the comics publisher, opened in 2007.

Comics

Independent bookshop · 1841-A Rue Sainthe-Catherine, Montreal H3H1M2

Independent bookshop · 5519 Chemin Queen Mary, Montreal H3X 1V4

Step-free access

Independent bookshop · 12 Rue Maguire, Montreal H2T 1B8

Independent bookshop · 351 Avenue Duluth Est, Montreal

New & secondhand · 3882 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal

Comics

Independent bookshop · 5163 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal H2T 1R9

Independent bookshop · 1426 Rue Beaudry, Montreal H2L 2H2

Feminist

Independent bookshop · 1289 Rue Ontario Est, Montreal H2L 1S1

Step-free access

Independent bookshop · 2595 Rue Masson, Montreal

Children's books

New & secondhand · 2033 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal H2X 2T3 · since 2004

New & secondhand

Independent bookshop · 3952 Rue Wellington, Montreal

English-languageCaféStep-free access

Bookshop questions: Montreal

How many bookshops are listed in Montreal?

The Atlas currently lists 79 active bookshops in Montreal. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.

Can I find secondhand bookshops in Montreal?

12 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.

Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?

The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.

Can I plan a bookshop walk in Montreal?

Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.

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Can I add a shop or correct a listing?

Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.

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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit