Below is a list of the top and leading Bookstores in Quebec. To help you find the best Bookstores located near you in Quebec, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Quebec’s Best Bookstores:
The top rated Bookstores in Quebec are:
- Librairie Pantoute – offers a wide variety of books, defends the local economy, and promotes Quebec literature thanks to the know-how and the quality of their booksellers.
- Renaud-Bray – has grown to become the biggest chain of French-language bookstores in North America
- Librairie La Liberte Inc. – founded the Librairie La Liberté in order to share his passion for books
- Librairie ésotérique Le Derwydd – experts in all areas that are offered for sale
- Librairie La Maison Anglaise – has been supplying its customers with a great variety of English and Spanish books
Librairie Pantoute
Librairie Pantoute is the city’s most important independent bookshop. Thanks to the know-how and quality of their booksellers, they are proud to provide a diverse selection of books, defend the local economy, and promote Quebec literature. With over 45 years of expertise, Mr. Dumont has been named Bookseller of Excellence by the Association des Libraires du Québec. After the collapse of the French General Shop in 2013, he joined the Pantoute bookstore.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 1100 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1S5
Phone: (418) 694 9748
Website: librairiepantoute.com
REVIEWS:
“One of my favorite places to visit in Quebec. The graphic novel section here is truly something to behold, and I’ve spent hours in it alone. Unfortunately, their selection of enlgish titles is very limited, but the impressive selection alone is worth coming to see, even if you read little to no French.” – Cojiro
Renaud-Bray
Renaud-Bray has evolved to become North America’s largest network of French-language bookshops. Renaud-Bray has operated a 40,000 sq. ft. Web warehouse with an electronic processing system since 2009, ensuring easy, effective management of its 200,000 product inventory, thousands of orders each day, and delivery to some of the world’s most remote locations.
They seek to contribute to the expansion and diversification of the French-language cultural product offering, as well as play a leadership role in the promotion and diffusion of culture, and their major goal is to provide a welcoming environment for inquiry, conversation, and discovery.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 10050 112 St NW Suites 904, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1
Phone: (416) 260 2001
Website: renaud-bray.com
REVIEWS:
“I really liked my great experience here because this store has plenty of choices of books and more, your professional employees are friendly and welcoming, i also considered this place very well clean and contemporary, the prices of your products are very good. For reading enthusiasts, i will suggest that.” – Nathan Price
Librairie La Liberte Inc.
Librairie La Liberte Inc. was created by Lucius Laliberté in 1945 to share his love of literature with others. He subsequently took over his father’s tobacco shop and had the guts to rename it in order to finish his goal. He then became active in a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting Quebec’s cultural life through the medium of literature. Following that, his son Christian Laliberté took over the firm, and the history of the La Liberté bookstore has been perpetuated for more than ten years thanks to the engagement of a third-generation, Éléna Laliberté.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 1073 Rte de l’Église, Québec, QC G1V 3W2
Phone: (418) 658 3640
Website: librairielaliberte.com
REVIEWS:
“Reserved a book I was looking for in French (unavailable in major bookstores). Excellent welcome and I discovered a very large selection of Quebec and French literature. Thank you !” – Ginette Drouin
Librairie ésotérique Le Derwydd
Librairie ésotérique Le Derwydd is at your service with over 20 years of expertise. Their founders and employees are specialists in all of the products we sell. All of their workers are also experts in spiritual support and evolution, esotericism and rituals, and the proper use of all of the store’s items. Their knowledge and expertise enable them to respond to you in all of the disciplines represented at Derwydd. In addition, their specialists are literary consultants in the fields presented in the shop, and they are familiar with all of the books on show in the store and can help you make the best selections for your needs.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 4250 1 ère Ave, Quebec City, Quebec G1H 2S5
Phone: (418) 614 1030
Website: derwydd-quebec.com
REVIEWS:
“Excellent service and a huge variety of choices! The person who served me this morning (Friday May 21) knows what she is talking about 😊.” – Laurie Linteau
Librairie La Maison Anglaise
Librairie La Maison Anglaise has offered a diverse selection of English and Spanish books to its customers since 1984. They have gone thus far due of their loyal customers and dedicated staff. With over 20 years of experience, their team is excited to offer you the best service possible. They are open Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Products/Services:
Bookstore
LOCATION:
Address: 164-2600 Boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4T3
Phone: (418) 654 9523
Website: lamaisonanglaise.com
REVIEWS:
“Beautiful bookstore full of books in English only. Books for young and old. There are also English language greeting cards. If you can’t find your book, ask a bookstore advisor and they’ll order it for you. I have always had good service. It is nice to shop there.” – Isabelle Cantin
