Argo Bookshop

Argo Bookshop Established in 1966, Argo is the oldest independent English-language bookstore in the city of Montreal. Argo Bookshop was founded by Mr. West between St. Mr.

John George in 1966 on the south side of Ste-Catherine St. Marc and du Fort. After a fire the following year, the shop relocated to across the street to 1915 rue Ste. Catherine West. Business was slow in the first years of the Argo, but Mr. George deeply cared for his store, and the community of readers that grew around it, so he kept to it. George became ill in the fall of 2005, but continued to

work full time up until the morning of his admission to hospital in January of 2006. In October 2021, the Argo again moved, anchoring itself now at 1841-A rue Ste Catherine Ouest, just a half block from its home for 52 years. The new management continues to believe in the example set by Mr. George in serving the readers and writers of Montreal. We provide a well-curated selection of fiction and non-fiction books, a welcoming place to sit, read, and chat, and host events regularly, including readings, book clubs, lectures, and more. Located in the heart of the city, we aim to provide a community space for readers of all interests and ages.

Join us in store this Tuesday at 7pm for an evening with author Daniel Maluka to discuss his book and get signed copies!
08/10/2026

Join us in store this Tuesday at 7pm for an evening with author Daniel Maluka to discuss his book and get signed copies!

We’ve got some more new releases for this week!
08/05/2026

We’ve got some more new releases for this week!

Make the most of what’s left of the summer with one of these thrilling reads!
08/05/2026

Make the most of what’s left of the summer with one of these thrilling reads!

Come check out our new releases and new in paperback for this week!
08/04/2026

Come check out our new releases and new in paperback for this week!

Join us in store this Wednesday at 7pm for the double launch of these gorgeous new editions of Peter Dubé’s work!
08/03/2026

Join us in store this Wednesday at 7pm for the double launch of these gorgeous new editions of Peter Dubé’s work!

Join us for our next Translation Book Club meeting to discuss Orlanda, written by Jacqueline Harpman and translated by R...
08/02/2026

Join us for our next Translation Book Club meeting to discuss Orlanda, written by Jacqueline Harpman and translated by Ros Schwartz. This event is open to all, so feel free to show up if you’ve read the book and want to talk about it; and if you haven’t picked it up yet, but would like to participate, we have copies available in store!

Masks are not required, but will be provided for free at the door.

Please contact us at least a day in advance for elevator access to the store.

Please also note that the street in front of the store is under construction. The store is accessible on foot, but not by car, and parking in the vicinity is consequently limited.

Check out Anarchist Fictions’ second issue, F**k Work, now available in store!
08/01/2026

Check out Anarchist Fictions’ second issue, F**k Work, now available in store!

Our homemade bake for the Japan Book Club this month was red bean hot cross buns, a perfect pairing for our discussion a...
07/31/2026

Our homemade bake for the Japan Book Club this month was red bean hot cross buns, a perfect pairing for our discussion about Silence. Thank you to everyone who came, and stay tuned for information about our next meeting!

Join us in store tonight at 7pm for our Japan Book Club meeting, where we’ll be discussing Silence by Shusaku Endo, as w...
07/30/2026

Join us in store tonight at 7pm for our Japan Book Club meeting, where we’ll be discussing Silence by Shusaku Endo, as well as picking our next book!

Join us for the launch of Aaron Rabinowitz’s debut collection of poetry, Suggestions, paired with a reading by Montreal’...
07/29/2026

Join us for the launch of Aaron Rabinowitz’s debut collection of poetry, Suggestions, paired with a reading by Montreal’s Adam Haiun from his collection, I Am Looking for You in the No-Place Grid. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource (link in our Events highlight).

Masks are not required, but will be provided for free at the door.

Please contact us at least a day in advance for elevator access to the store.

Please also note that the street in front of the store is under construction. The store is accessible on foot, but not by car, and parking in the vicinity is consequently limited.

Address

1841-A Rue Sainte. Catherine Ouest
Montreal, QC
H3H1M2

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15149313442

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