Argo Bookshop

Argo Bookshop Argo Bookshop is the oldest English-language indie bookstore in the city of Montreal, and a fine one at that: "Where Montreal's Readers and Writers Gather" Mr.

Argo Bookshop was founded by Mr. John George in 1966 on the south side of Ste-Catherine St. West between 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.

Thank you Aga Maksimowska for stopping by to sign her book! Come get a copy now :)
06/19/2026

Thank you Aga Maksimowska for stopping by to sign her book! Come get a copy now :)

Thank you to everyone who came out for the launch of Spying on America with Bill Gaston and Vaughn Gaston!
06/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for the launch of Spying on America with Bill Gaston and Vaughn Gaston!

Come check out our new releases and new in paperback for this week!
06/16/2026

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

Join us in store this Wednesday at 7pm for the Montreal launch of Spying on America, with Bill Gaston and Vaughn Gaston!...
06/15/2026

Join us in store this Wednesday at 7pm for the Montreal launch of Spying on America, with Bill Gaston and Vaughn Gaston!

Thank you to Natalie Southworth for coming by to sign copies of her book yesterday! Come get a copy if you haven’t alrea...
06/12/2026

Thank you to Natalie Southworth for coming by to sign copies of her book yesterday! Come get a copy if you haven’t already :)

It’s National Indigenous History Month, and we have plenty of Indigenous authors in store to celebrate! We are located o...
06/10/2026

It’s National Indigenous History Month, and we have plenty of Indigenous authors in store to celebrate! We are located on unceded land, and it’s a yearlong endeavour to honour and uplift these voices, so come check them out.

Join us in store Wednesday at 7pm for a reading and signing with Alecsandra Kakon, author of the recently released This ...
06/08/2026

Join us in store Wednesday at 7pm for a reading and signing with Alecsandra Kakon, author of the recently released This Is Why I Need You!

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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