Bolen Books

Open
tripadvisor logo

(9)

Call
Website

Advertisement

Photos

111-1644 Hillside Ave
Hillside, Centre V8T 2C5
At almost 20,000 square feet, Bolen Books is one of the biggest single-location independent bookstores in Canada. We are a general interest bookstore with large sections dedicated to kids books, science fiction, cooking, travel, fiction & mystery. On our shelves are an ever-changing assortment of over 30,000 titles by some of today’s biggest authors, as well as up-and-coming names, self published authors, and more, from Canada and around the world. But our store doesn’t stop at the books. We also boast one of Victoria’s most popular selection of puzzles and board games. Our carefully selected puzzle and game titles, just like our book titles, come from right here in Victoria, BC, as well as an ever changing roster of national and international wholesalers.

Reviews

tripadvisor logo
4.59 reviews
Photo of Kathleen B
Five Stars Isn't Nearly Enough!
4/3/2018

There simply isn't enough good to say about Bolen Books! My husband and I go there about every 6 - 8...

Photo of PookyCake
A Personal Favourite!
3/26/2018

Bolen Books is a fantastic independent bookstore and has been operating in Hillside Mall for the bet...

Photo of jasqueen101
Best Book Spot in Victoria!
5/19/2017

Bolen Books is by far my favourite book store in Victoria. The staff are incredibly helpful, and you...

Tips

"This is the only place that our corgi - Ewan - is permitted at Hillside. Mom walks him down there, has a wander, buys a book, and then walks back. She loves it. Munro's and Russell's allow him too :)"

"Great old style feel of a book store"

"One of the Victoria area's best book stores - excellent selection, huge magazine and newspaper area, knowledgeable staff, good service, frequent author visits. An interesting selection of games also."

Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

CanadaBolen Books

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.

Partial Data by Foursquare.

Advertisement