All Books

About

All Books is a used bookstore at 327 Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa. The shop is packed floor-to-ceiling with secondhand books covering a wide range of genres — fiction, non-fiction, history, philosophy, science, art, and more. It's a no-frills, inventory-dense store where the books are the entire focus.

What sets All Books apart is its owner, who has a remarkable visual memory of the entire inventory. Ask for a specific title and he can tell you whether it's in stock and exactly where it sits among the thousands of volumes lining the walls and stacked on every surface.

What to Expect

The shop is small and every inch is used for books. Stacks reach from floor to ceiling, with narrow aisles between them. There's no digital catalogue — the owner is the catalogue. If you're looking for something specific, just ask. If you're browsing, be prepared to spend more time than you planned.

Prices are very affordable, typical of a well-run used bookstore. Most titles are a few dollars.

Visitor Info

• Hours: Approximately Mon–Fri 10 AM – 9 PM, Sat 11 AM – 9 PM, Sun 12 PM – 8 PM. Hours may vary — call ahead or check their Instagram to confirm.
• Payment: Cash recommended; confirm card acceptance in person
• No website — find them on Instagram

Getting There

• Address: 327 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y4
• By O-Train: Rideau Station (Line 1), about a 5-minute walk east along Rideau Street
• By bus: Multiple OC Transpo routes run along Rideau Street
• Parking: Street parking and nearby municipal lots