On Saturday, my friend and I found two businesses in downtown Uxbridge that were still open before…read more5 pm. We visited Blue Heron Books just before it closed at 5 pm. When we got there, a female staff member was starting to remove her books from the display outside. We had to pick up the browsing pace a bit inside the store. It is a small bookstore, but has its own charm. There were planners with colourful covers. Books were nicely organized by topic. It felt cozy browsing around. The store has wood panelling and floors. The rewards program at this bookstore is called Camp Penguin. I like anything that features penguins. If I lived closer, I'd enroll in the program. You get a canvas tote as a welcome gift. This place has the cutest pins, from owls with impeccable grammar, to declaring your love for nerds. There are some great gift ideas at this bookstore. The book drunkard festival takes place in Uxbridge. You see it being advertised towards the front of the store. Uxbridge is also known as the trail capital of Canada. Folks are so proud of this fact that you can get merchandise, such as caps and shirts, to flaunt this piece of trivia. My favourite section was the Mr. Men and Little Miss books. They still look like the ones that I grew up with. The characters also make me smile. We didn't buy anything, but were happy to browse before the store closed for the day. (312)

This bookstore has been a fixture in Uxbridge for decades, so it's a tiny bit surprising that…read morenobody has written a Yelp review. Then again, a lot of semi-rural and outside big city communities tend to get overlooked unless there's a huge draw. Anyhow, this is a charming little bookstore. There's not a gigantic amount of stock, but it is well curated, carrying titles from current ones, to the Canada Reads finalists, to classics. One thing I was disappointed about, and I don't think this is their fault per se, is this. Uxbridge is touted as "Canada's Hiking Capital." Did I see any hiking books? I saw a couple of the memoir type hiking books, but the actual useful type ... nothing. There were maps .. but they were canoeing maps. My quest for a "real" hiking book for Canada continues unfulfilled.

I love this place! It definitely is a hidden gem that a coworker told me about. First of, it's not…read moreas big as an indigo bookstore however it is a better location to get school textbooks, workbooks and other novels, etc. I come here quite often for resources (it has a great variety for French materials). Lastly, the staff members are absolutely friendly and very helpful! This is definitely a happy spot for any learners/educators!

I am a school Principal in Markham. I have been buying text books since 2003 and the service at…read moreBantner's is exceptional. Please visit and you will see.

LOVE this book store and the owner that runs it with her son and dog…read more They are helpful and extraordinarIly kind. Beautiful presentation, great selection and some rare finds. Love the woody, smokey vibe. A neighbourhood bookstore that enhances this beach, Kingston Road location. Highly recommend for your next book purchase. Buy local.

I've wandered in multiple times and each time found the woman who runs the store exceedingly rude…read morewith customers, myself included. A total curmudgeon. Didn't make for a very pleasant shopping experience. I love to support local but definitely made my last visit there, the final one.

amazing store, absolutely love the set up. so cozy and inviting, with wonderful staff that are…read morealways eager to help!

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Great bookstore! and more!, plenty of selection in all genres, including comics and graphic novels,…read moreyou can't beat the prices either, I've found books here for like 2$ that Chapters/Indigo wanted $20 or even more for!, They also carry comic related toys and shirts and card game stuff as well, all the staff are approachable, friendly helpful and usually knowledgeable about what you're looking for and will attempt to find it if they don't have it, Awesome selection of Westerns too!

Fan of comic books? What about a fan of reading in general? As a fan of both I have been visiting…read moreGnu every Wednesday for the last 20 years feeding my habit to consume copious amounts of literature each week. As tech dependent as I am and as easy as it is to download both comics and books to my IPad, you still cannot replace the tangible feel of holding a book in your hands. So if you have exhausted the library and you hate paying retail price for books head to Gnu.

I've been coming to Odyssey for years and it's never a quick visit! There is so much to look at…read morebetween the two stores, I'm usually always browsing for awhile. The main store carries books, jewellery, stones, incense, incense holders, various cards for readings... the list goes on and on... while the second store not only has more books but also home decor items and clothing. You can visit their website to find out about all the classes and sessions that are available - I've attended a few and have found them to be informative and enlightening. Over all, Odyssey is a peaceful place to be and I have introduced MANY friends to the wonders that can be found here.

I adore this wonderful place where like minded people gather and can get supplies and tools. I…read moreremember when it first opened and in all places Pickering meaning it was so close to home. They have an abundance of amazing items to explore. The staff is knowledgeable and kind and share this w you. I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful spot to grow and learn from. Whether you just starting out or your a crone theres something for everyone here and classes to learn. Thank you for giving us this sacred place. Love, Light and Much Grattitude - Horizon