Other Non-ABAC Canadian Book Fairs
The Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair is the official book fair of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of Canada. However, there are other regional non-ABAC antiquarian book fairs in Canada that are well worth visiting. Please see the list below.
2011
The Old Book & Paper Show (Toronto)
The Old Book and Paper Show sets up in a bright, easy to access and historic facility at Wychwood Barns.
Make sure to get out to the November 6, 2011 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in
vintage rare and antiquarian books.
Admission: $7, free parking, no charge to children 12 and under
Click here for more details.
The Thirty-First Annual Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
The Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair is Canada's oldest book fair. Ottawa, Canada's capital has over 1,000,000 people in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region and is conveniently located 2 hours from Montreal and 5 hours from Toronto. The fair will include over 40,000 items, dating from the 15th century to the present day, displayed for sale by 40 dealers from across Canada and the United States. The fair will be a one day event held at a convenient facility, Tudor Hall, frequently used for trade shows and exhibitions. For more information, please call or e-mail 613- 232-7495
benbooks@cyberus.ca
28th Antiquarian Book Fair Montreal
Université Concordia
Pavillon McConnell, 1400 boul. De Maisonneuve O.
24 and 25 September 2011
Saturday: 12:00 to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Westmount Book Fair /Salon du Livre Westmount
March 13, 2011
Canada's Smallest Book Fair - and proudly so! For 19 years Quebec and Ontario book dealers have come to Westmount (Montreal) Quebec to exhibit at a small but always interesting fair. Once again these booksellers will be gathering at Selwyn House School on Sunday, March 13, to bring you a fascinating selection of titles on a wide range of subjects.
Admission: $3, no charge to children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.
Click here for more details.
The Old Book & Paper Show (Toronto)
The Old Book and Paper Show sets up in a bright, easy to access and historic facility at Wychwood Barns.
Make sure to get out to the March 27, 2011 show. New dealers, lots of great stock, plus great dealers in
vintage rare and antiquarian books.
Admission: $6, free parking, no charge to children 12 and under
Click here for more details.
Oakville - Bronte Book Fair 1st Annual
Sunday June 5th 2011
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
15 Dealers from all over Ontario and Quebec
Dealers offering for sale:
Old and rare books, Maps, prints, ephemera, Modern first editions, Canadiana,
Military, Literature and related items
Admission fee is only $3.00. Plenty of free parking
Easy access from the Bronte Go Train Station. Right next to the QEW.
murdermysterybooks@yahoo.ca
2010
27th Antiquarian Book Fair Montreal
Université Concordia
Pavillon McConnell, 1400 boul. De Maisonneuve O.
25 and 26 September 2010
Saturday: 12:00 to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Heart of the Continent Book Fair (Winnipeg)
The Second Annual Heart of the Continent Book Fair
will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2010,11-5 and 11-4, respectively,
at the Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon (at "confusion corner"), Winnipeg.
Admission, for both days, is $4.00.
Tickets are available at Bison Books, and at the door.
For more details click here.
Vancouver Antiquarian Book Fair
Friday and Saturday the 15th and 16th of October, 2010
The Alcuin Society is excited to announce that it is sponsoring an antiquarian book fair in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday and Saturday the 15th and 16th of October, 2010. This is the first book fair to be held in Vancouver since the early 90s and we expect great interest from dealers, collectors and book-lovers in general. For more information, please call or e-mail Charles Purpora 604-320-0375; charles@purporabooks.com
For more details click here.
The Thirtieth Annual Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
The Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair is Canada's oldest book fair. Ottawa, Canada's capital has over 1,000,000 people in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region and is conveniently located 2 hours from Montreal and 5 hours from Toronto. The fair will include over 40,000 items, dating from the 15th century to the present day, displayed for sale by 40 dealers from across Canada and the United States. The fair will be a one day event held at a convenient facility, Tudor Hall, frequently used for trade shows and exhibitions. For more information, please call or e-mail 613- 232-7495
benbooks@cyberus.ca
