52 Years Serving Toronto • Est. 1972
Canada's Oldest Science Fiction & Fantasy Bookstore
50,000+ titles across sci-fi, fantasy, horror & graphic novels. Where legendary authors like Robert J. Sawyer and Cory Doctorow got their start.
50,000+ titles across sci-fi, fantasy, horror & graphic novels. Where legendary authors like Robert J. Sawyer and Cory Doctorow got their start.
From classic hardcovers to the latest releases, we curate the finest selection of speculative fiction in Canada.
Hard sci-fi, space opera, cyberpunk, dystopian futures — the best of Asimov, Le Guin, Banks, and emerging voices shaping the genre.
Epic fantasy, urban fantasy, mythic fiction — from Tolkien and Jordan to the newest breakthrough authors reimagining the impossible.
Cosmic dread, psychological terror, gothic tales — curated selections from King, Barker, and the rising stars of dark literature.
Illustrated storytelling at its finest. From superhero epics to indie graphic literature and the best manga series from Japan.
Regular readings, book launches, and signings with acclaimed and emerging authors. The heart of Toronto's SF/F literary community.
Can't find what you're looking for? We special order worldwide with fast turnaround. Online orders shipped across Canada and globally.
Bakka-Phoenix Books has been the beating heart of Toronto's science fiction and fantasy community for over five decades. Founded in 1972, we've outlasted chain stores, online giants, and every doomsayer who predicted the death of the printed word.
Our shelves have launched careers. Staff alumni include Hugo Award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer and acclaimed novelist Cory Doctorow. When you shop here, you're not just buying a book — you're becoming part of a living literary tradition.
Loved by Toronto's speculative fiction community for over 52 years.
"This place is a temple for sci-fi and fantasy lovers. The staff recommendations are incredible — they've never steered me wrong. I found books here I'd never have discovered anywhere else."
"I've been coming to Bakka-Phoenix since the 80s. The collection is unmatched, the staff truly knows their stuff, and the author events are the best in the city. This is more than a bookstore — it's home."
"The depth of their collection is amazing. I walked in looking for a specific out-of-print edition and not only did they have it, the staff spent 20 minutes helping me find companion titles I'd never heard of."
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