Munro's Books

One of my favorite bookstores in the world! I love this place. It is unique, funky, inclusive, and so gorgeous. I always pick up a cool card and also try not to buy a billion books here. Their recommendations are well worth checking out. Worth a visit.

Stopped in for a visit during our cruise, good and clean place, love the wooden doors out front and the little lego display of the bookstore, so cute.

I feel like I was on a fairy tale, lots of unknown interesting books to get lost, well organized, super clean, staff is soo kind! Also interesting jewels that compliment the old heritage building in a very good way.

Even though I didn't end up buying anything, I absolutely loved my visit to Munro's Books in Victoria! It's housed in such a charming old building, and that old-world vibe really adds so much character to the place. Despite its classic feel, it was surprisingly easy enough to navigate, and it's clearly very well stocked with an impressive array of titles. Just walking through the aisles and soaking in the atmosphere was a pleasure. If you appreciate beautiful bookstores and a bit of history, this is definitely a must-visit.

One of my favourite bookstores of all time. For starters, the store is beautiful and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have a nice selection, especially considering their small size - I read everything but my favourite genres are fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and classics, and they have all the popular titles and a lot of more niche ones. The kids section has less variety, but I would say for most people that wouldn’t be a problem as unless you have a voracious reader on your hands, there’s still plenty of options. The comic and manga section is also on the smaller side, much more so than the kids, so if that’s your preferred genre you’re unfortunately out of luck. One of the nice things about Munro’s is their frequent buyer points - it’s pretty generous and an added incentive to shop local. I love getting to the counter and finding out I have $10 in points. Although admittedly I often use that as an excuse to get another book… Overall, Munro’s is SUCH a lovely bookstore and a place that I, as a local and bookworm, frequent many times a week. For visitors, it’s a must to check this place out. Happy reading!

I absolutely loved my visit to Munro’s. It’s a beautiful store, with a great collection of books. I dealt with multiple staff, who were so kind and helpful. I was looking for a book in paperback, and the employee knew it wasn’t out yet, but went to look if any release date had even been provided yet (it hadn’t - which I appreciated. Each section had staff recommendations - which helped me find some new books I otherwise wouldn’t have picked up. If I lived in Victoria I would be returning here again and again.

Such a fun bookstore with a long history in Victoria. While you’re there, find the Ghost Stories of Victoria book and find the Munro’s Books story!

Whether I’m checking something off my to-be-read list or just popping in on a rainy day, I always try to stop by Munro’s. Not only does this bookstore have a great atmosphere, but I love the selection and variety of genres offered. I especially love the “blind date with a book” section, and the effort from the amazing staff to put those together. You can also find small gifts and paper goods here!