If you’re a book lover who enjoys visiting bookstores and libraries in each new city you visit, Toronto won’t leave you disappointed. This Canadian metropolis is a heaven on Earth for passionate bookworms, and here are five spots you shouldn’t miss if you’re one of them.
Book City
Book City is one of Toronto’s leading bookstore chains with locations around the city, and you should make sure to check out at least one of them during your visit.
Toronto Reference Library
In addition to being one of Toronto’s largest libraries, this building is one of the city’s biggest architectural marvels, and its interior design was inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon.
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
This visually stunning library is located at the University of Toronto, and it’s home to the largest collection of rare books in all of Canada.
The Monkey’s Paw
Speaking of amazing spots for fans of rare and antique books, the Monkey’s Paw will win you over with its vending machine that dispenses random vintage books, called Biblio-Mat.
Famous Last Words
If you love books and cocktails in equal measure, this bookstore café is a place to be and its cocktails inspired by literary characters are impossible to resist.