Canadian Independent Bookstore Day in Vancouver 2025

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. By joining the celebration, you are advocating for independent businesses, supporting a flourishing bookselling community, and investing in Canadian culture.

Many independent bookstores will celebrate the day in their own creative ways, ranging from the creation of local indie maps and events, to scavenger hunts, contests, and displays. With more than 300 indie bookstores and counting across Canada, you can find stores in your area online.

Participants in Vancouver include:
- Iron Dog Books
- Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium
- Massy Books
- Black Bond Books/Book Warehouse
- Kidsbooks
- READ Books
- Bayen Books & Sound
- People’s Co-op Bookstore
- 32 Books & Gallery
- Novel Books and Cafe
- Lucky’s Comics
- Upstart & Crow
- Cross & Crows Books
- Helicon Books
- White Dwarf Books
and more
Why Celebrate Indie Bookstores?
Independent booksellers are an integral part of Canadian culture. As professionals, they are deeply passionate about their work, prioritize best-in-class customer service, and provide unmatched value for the book-buying public.

But it’s more than that. Indie bookstores are pillars of the communities in which they reside. Their staff are actively involved in the neighbourhood and provide an inclusive space where people can connect over shared interests. Local booksellers also play a vital role in the Canadian literary ecosystem. They are conduits of discovery, championing Canadian creators at all career stages and introducing Canadian readers to a diverse range of voices from across Canada’s rich cultural landscape.

Indie booksellers work hard to serve their customers and communities. CIBD is our opportunity to say thank you.

How to Participate
Here are some ways you can participate in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day:
Buy books! Purchase books and other items in-person, online, or by phone to show your support and to enter our annual Contest for Book Lovers.
Check out bookstore activities. Local shops across Canada are planning celebratory activities for the big day including customer giveaways, discounts, exclusive products, author events, and more. Visit their websites and social ch
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