Antiquarian Ottawa Book Fair
Plan your visit
- When
- to
October 24 and 25, 2026, 10 am–4 pm each day.
- Where
Saint Paul University
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON
- Admission
- $10 per person; Saturday ticket also valid Sunday
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The Antiquarian Ottawa Book Fair gathers more than 20 book dealers at Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street. Find antique and rare books across genres, maps and paper ephemera.
Visiting the Fair
- October 24 and 25, 2026: 10 am–4 pm each day.
- Admission: $10 per person. A Saturday ticket also admits its holder on Sunday.
- Free parking: Enter from Hazel Street. An ATM and café are onsite.
The programme includes book arts and binding demonstrations, presentations about collecting, and tours of the university's Rare Book Room. Use the official fair website for programme and ticket links.
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