Bookstores in Oakville
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Oakville, Ontario gives you 147 to judge by. That's 147 bookshops mapped around Oakville, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Staff picks shelves are the fastest way to read a shop's personality.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Oakville (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Indigo and University of Toronto Bookstore, plus BMV Books. If a bookshop's missing from Oakville's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Oakville bookstore lineup
147 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Indigo
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Run by Indigo, Indigo is Bookstore.
University of Toronto Bookstore
Bookstore
University of Toronto Bookstore — Bookstore, found on 214 College Street in Toronto. Also worth knowing about University of Toronto Bookstore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
214 College Street, Toronto, M5T 3A1
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su off
Phone: +1-416-640-7900
BMV Books
Bookstore
BMV Books is Bookstore on 471 Bloor Street West, Toronto. BMV Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su-We 12:00-19:00; Th-Sa 10:00-23:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
471 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Hours: Su-We 12:00-19:00; Th-Sa 10:00-23:00
Phone: +1-416-967-5757
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore, found on 3401 Dufferin Street in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Indigo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Giant Book Sale
Bookstore
Giant Book Sale — Bookstore, found on 223 Yonge Street in Toronto.
223 Yonge Street, Toronto
York University Bookstore
Bookstore
York University Bookstore is Bookstore. York University Bookstore also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00
Phone: +1 416-736-5701
Chapters
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Run by Indigo, Chapters is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Chapters: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Poets Pulput
Bookstore
Poets Pulput is Bookstore. Poets Pulput also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Doug Miller Books
Used bookstore
Doug Miller Books — Used bookstore, found on 650 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Doug Miller Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 10:00-19:00; Th-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
650 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Hours: Mo-We 10:00-19:00; Th-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-416-482-5665
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore, found on 220 Yonge Street in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Indigo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1
Phone: +1-416-591-3622
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore, found on 2300 Yonge Street in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Indigo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4P 1E4
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-416-544-0049
She Said Boom
Bookstore
She Said Boom is Bookstore on 393 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto. She Said Boom also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
393 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, M6R 2N1
Phone: +1-416-531-6843
A Good Read
Bookstore
A Good Read is Bookstore on 341 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto. A Good Read also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
341 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, M6R 2M8
Phone: +1-416-538-2665
Another Story Bookshop
Bookstore
Another Story Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 315 Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Another Story Bookshop: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
315 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, M6R 2M6
Phone: +1-416-462-1104
She Said Boom
Bookstore
She Said Boom is Bookstore on 378 College Street, Toronto. She Said Boom also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
378 College Street, Toronto
Phone: +1-416-944-3224
BMV Cafe
Bookstore
BMV Cafe — Bookstore.
ABC Books
Bookstore
ABC Books — Bookstore on 662 Yonge Street. Also worth knowing about ABC Books: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
662 Yonge Street
Phone: +1-416-967-7654
Bakka-Phoenix Books
Bookstore
Bakka-Phoenix Books is Bookstore on 84 Harbord Street, Toronto. Bakka-Phoenix Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 00:00-17:00.
84 Harbord Street, Toronto
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 00:00-17:00
Christian Science Reading Room
Bookstore
Christian Science Reading Room is Bookstore.
Ben McNally
Bookstore
Ben McNally is Bookstore on 108 Queen St. East.
108 Queen St. East, M5C 1S4
BMV
Bookstore
BMV is Bookstore on 10 Edward Street, Toronto. BMV also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Edward Street, Toronto
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Phone: +1-416-977-3087
Mabel’s Fables
Bookstore
Mabel’s Fables — Bookstore, found on 540 Mount Pleasant Road in Toronto.
540 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, M4S 2M6
Indigo
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Run by Indigo, Indigo is Bookstore, found on 55 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Also worth knowing about Indigo: the map lists its hours as Su-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M4W 1A5
Hours: Su-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00
Phone: +1-416-925-3536
Library Book Room
Bookstore
Library Book Room — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Library Book Room: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th 11:00-15:00.
Hours: Tu,Th 11:00-15:00
Indigo
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Run by Indigo, Indigo is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Indigo: it has a website with more detail.
Book City
Bookstore
Book City is Bookstore on 1430 Yonge Street, Toronto. Book City also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1430 Yonge Street, Toronto
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1 416-926-0749
Inhabit Books
Bookstore
Inhabit Books — Bookstore, found on 612 Mount Pleasant Road in Toronto.
612 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto
Pannonia Books
Bookstore
Pannonia Books is Bookstore. Pannonia Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1-416-966-5156
Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
Bookstore
Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books — Bookstore.
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore on 5015 Glen Erin Drive. Also worth knowing about Indigo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5015 Glen Erin Drive
Phone: +1 9058208336
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore, found on 1250 Brant Street in Burlington.
1250 Brant Street, Burlington
Chapters
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Run by Indigo, Chapters is Bookstore on 3050 Vega Boulevard. Also worth knowing about Chapters: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3050 Vega Boulevard, L5L 5X8
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-905-820-9910
Christian Science Reading Room
Bookstore
Christian Science Reading Room is Bookstore on 927 Yonge Street, Toronto.
927 Yonge Street, Toronto
Good Books
Bookstore
Good Books is Bookstore. Good Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00
Indigo
Bookstore
Indigo — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Indigo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +1-905-578-3658
Altered States Comics
Bookstore
Altered States Comics — Bookstore, found on 1701 Lakeshore Road West in Mississauga. Also worth knowing about Altered States Comics: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1701 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga, L5J 1J4
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1-905-855-1288
Book Ends
Used bookstore
Book Ends — Used bookstore. Also worth knowing about Book Ends: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Th,Sa 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Th,Sa 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-18:00
BMV Books
Bookstore
BMV Books is Bookstore on 2289 Yonge Street. BMV Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2289 Yonge Street
Phone: +1 416 482 6008
Ontario Christian Books
Bookstore
Ontario Christian Books — Bookstore.
Campus Store
Bookstore
Campus Store — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Campus Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su off; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su off
Book City
Bookstore
Book City is Bookstore on 2354 Bloor Street West, Toronto. Book City also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2354 Bloor Street West, Toronto
The Beguiling
Bookstore
The Beguiling is Bookstore on 319 College Street, Toronto. The Beguiling also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 11:00-18:00; PH 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
319 College Street, Toronto, M5T 1S2
Hours: 11:00-18:00; PH 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1 416-533-9168
King W. Books
Bookstore
King W. Books is Bookstore on 1060 King Street West, Hamilton.
1060 King Street West, Hamilton, L8S 1L7
Swipe Design
Bookstore
Swipe Design is Bookstore. Swipe Design also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su,PH off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo,Su,PH off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Reeve & Clarke Books
Used bookstore
Reeve & Clarke Books is Used bookstore on 521 Main Street, Glen Williams. Reeve & Clarke Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
521 Main Street, Glen Williams, L7G 3T1
Phone: +1-905-702-9935
TCAF Shop
BookstoreRun by Toronto Comic Arts Festival
TCAF Shop is Bookstore run by Toronto Comic Arts Festival on 789 Yonge Street, Toronto. TCAF Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4W 2G8
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-416-323-9212
Epic Books
Bookstore
Epic Books — Bookstore on 226 Locke Street South. Also worth knowing about Epic Books: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Mo off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
226 Locke Street South, L8P 4B7
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Mo off
Phone: +1-905-525-6538
Pickwick Books
Used bookstore
Pickwick Books — Used bookstore on 325 Dundas Street East. Also worth knowing about Pickwick Books: it has a website with more detail.
325 Dundas Street East, L0R 2H5
Family Christian Bookstore & Music
Bookstore
Family Christian Bookstore & Music is Bookstore.
froogal books & more
Bookstore
froogal books & more is Bookstore on 730 Guelph Line, Burlington. froogal books & more also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:30-18:00, Th-Fr 09:30-21:00, Sa 09:30-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
730 Guelph Line, Burlington, L7R 3N5
Hours: Mo-We 09:30-18:00, Th-Fr 09:30-21:00, Sa 09:30-17:00; PH off
Phone: +1-905-633-9152
Scorpio College Bookstore
Bookstore
Scorpio College Bookstore — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Scorpio College Bookstore: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +1-416-747-7767
Coles
BookstoreRun by Indigo
Coles is Bookstore run by Indigo on 25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.
25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, L6T 3R5
Glorious Praise Books & Gifts
Bookstore
Glorious Praise Books & Gifts — Bookstore.
Dungeon Comics
Bookstore
Dungeon Comics — Bookstore on 2446 New Street. Also worth knowing about Dungeon Comics: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2446 New Street
Phone: +1-905-637-6111
Silver Snails Comics and Cafe
Bookstore
Silver Snails Comics and Cafe is Bookstore on 329 Yonge Street. Silver Snails Comics and Cafe also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
329 Yonge Street, M5B 1R7
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-416-593-0889
Marhaba
Bookstore
Marhaba is Bookstore.
Indigo Spirit
Bookstore
Indigo Spirit — Bookstore, found on 485 Trafalgar Road in Oakville.
485 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, L6J 3J1
By The Lake Books
Used bookstore
By The Lake Books is Used bookstore on 5296 Lakeshore Road. By The Lake Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5296 Lakeshore Road, L7L 1C7
Phone: +1-905-639-4622
Coles
BookstoreRun by Chapters Indigo Coles
Coles is Bookstore run by Chapters Indigo Coles on 2169 Queen Street East, Toronto. Coles also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2169 Queen Street East, Toronto, M4L 1J1
Hours: 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-416-686-7316
The Occult Shop
Bookstore
The Occult Shop — Bookstore, found on 1371 Bathurst Street in Toronto. Also worth knowing about The Occult Shop: it has a website with more detail.
1371 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M5R 3H8
What the map tells us about bookstores in Oakville
47 of the 147 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
63 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 240 Leighland Avenue, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
6 of the shops are tagged as selling used books — the second-hand shelves are where out-of-print gems and first editions turn up for pocket change.
The Oakville bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Indigo, University of Toronto Bookstore on 214 College Street, BMV Books on 471 Bloor Street West, Indigo on 3401 Dufferin Street, Giant Book Sale on 223 Yonge Street, York University Bookstore, Chapters, and Poets Pulput. That's 147 stops on the Oakville bookstore crawl. 139 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Oakville
Browsing in Oakville? A little strategy helps:
- Don't overlook the classics wall at Indigo. Every shop has one. Cheap editions of the books everyone claims to have read — your chance to actually read them.
- Magazines and journals matter at University of Toronto Bookstore. The little-magazine rack is where new writers appear first. Cheap, weird, and full of discoveries.
- Check the events board. Book clubs, writing groups, story times — bookshops are community centres that happen to sell books.
- Ask for the out-of-print hunters. Some used shops will hunt down out-of-print titles for you. It takes patience, but the find is worth it.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Oakville — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Oakville can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 147 that's closed, or a great bookstore we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 147 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Oakville: 147 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.