Munro's Books
About
Munro's Books
1108 Government St 1108 Government Street BC
since 1963
Munro’s Books has been a destination for book lovers for more than 60 years. With our heritage building and striking artwork, we are often included in lists of the world’s most beautiful bookstores. Munro's Books now occupies a landmark location in the heart of Victoria's Old Town, but its origins are much more modest. In 1963, Jim Munro and his first wife Alice set up shop in a long, narrow space on Yates Street, near Victoria's movie theatres. Bookstores were few and far between in Victoria; Jim's main competition in those days came from the book sections at the local department stores. But the location was convenient for younger, movie-going customers, and the staff's interest in new trends in writing and other art forms built a loyal clientele. The store relocated to larger premises on Fort Street in 1979 and then to its current location in 1984.Jim Munro announced his plans to retire from the business in September 2014, and he decided to turn over ownership of the store to four long-term staff members.. He wanted the store to continue to serve the many passionate readers—both locals and visitors from around the world—who visit Munro’s every year.
In December 2025 four long-term staff members joined the ownership group after three of the four employees who originally took over the bookstore in 2014 retired. Managing partner Jessica Walker felt that extending a similar opportunity to a new group of passionate booksellers was the best way to ensure the ongoing success of the bookstore for years to come.
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Address1108 Government St
