In the Digital Age, one may not see the need to visit a simple stationary store. But in Montreal, some paper stores have evolved to bring us all sorts of specialty papers and tools that you won’t find at Staples. Here are a few paper shops in Montreal worth checking out.
You’ll find more than 800 different kinds of paper at Au Papier Japonais on rue Fairmount. They carry authentic Japanese washi paper, as well as cards, brushes, paints and ink. Not only do they carry all the supplies necessary to create beautiful pieces of art, they also offer classes to develop and hone your skills as a fine artist.
Nota Bene’s goal is to provide the necessary tools to organize and retrieve your creative ideas through artistic expression. They carry top quality paper goods from all over the world. The owner, Russell, is very knowledgeable about his products and sets the bar high for customer service in his craft.
If you’re a designer or a writer, be sure to stop by Papeterie Harvard in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. In addition to offering paper, pens and greeting cards of all sorts, the paper store also offers printing and binding services. Come say hello to the owners – they know all their regular customers by name.
Papeterie Westmount is a local staple in Westmount’s Victoria Village. Not only do they have a great selection of paper, pens and agendas, but they also offer school supplies for children, as well as greeting cards, wrapping paper, and other party supplies.