• The best little bookshop in Waterdown since 1995. Visit us in store or order a book box online.

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"My favourite books store hands down! We come an hour and a half away and never regret it. Always a good selection of books for everyone. You'll never leave empty handed - guaranteed!"

Jordan Blenkinsop

"A charming place filled with warmth and smell of real books! At the turn of every corner you're encountered with surprise after surprise."

Laura Merchan

"One of my favourite book stores. I will come from out of town to go to this bookstore whenever possible. Great stock, and when they didn't have a book I wanted they have offered to look into it for me. Great staff, and small town vibe."

Stephanie

"A really wonderful used bookshop - very well organized, with great service. Our questions were answered promptly and we were given help finding what we were looking for. There was an especially impressive young readers section. I wish I'd had more time to browse. I could have spent hours :)"

Tara Kachroo

"One of my favourite used books stores. Charming and packed with vintage and recent tomes."

Ruth Wentzell

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Our Story

Hello & welcome to Pickwick Books.

I'd love to  tell you our story!

It all started in 1995 when Des Brady first opened Pickwick's, on the historical corner of Mill and Dundas, in Waterdown Ontario. 

'Mr. Pickwick' proudly served the area's avid readers for 15 years, amassing a large and eclectic variety of books within the building's grey stone walls. In 2010 Pickwick Books had the Dupee family running the shop. They were loyal customers that didn't want to see their beloved book shop close when its original owner, Des, retired.

In 2016, when Chris and Lori found raising a young family, having their own careers and running a bookshop was a bit too much, Cheryl Kaufman stepped in. Having driven past the bookshop and being drawn into it, she was very excited to learn that it was looking for a new owner, so she bought it after her first visit.

And that brings us to today.

In January 2023, after navigating through the pandemic and keeping Pickwick's alive (thanks in part to the brilliant book box subscriptions), Cheryl decided it was time for her next chapter, and that is where my story begins. After 15 years in the corporate world, I wanted to slow things down and be my own boss. I have always been an avid reader and love to talk about books. I grew up frequenting used bookstores with my mom - they are filled with magic, are better for the environment and easier on your wallet - and I hope to pass that magic on to everyone that comes through our doors.

The passion at Pickwick's has always been to find good homes for good books, and I am excited to continue that tradition in historic Waterdown Village. I hope you will visit us soon.

Happy reading! 

Marnie Mycroft

"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me" - C.S. Lewis

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325 Dundas St E. Waterdown, ON, L0R-2H0

Tues - Sat 11 - 5

Sun - 12 - 4

Mon - Closed

Tel. 905-690-0632

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