Graphic Designer or Illustrator: Stores to Check Out
The Paper Place
Paper store · Niagara
Huge collection of varying paper weights, japanese speciality paper and washi tape collection
Little Canada
Exhibit · Church-Yonge Corridor
Miniature display of toronto, quebec and ottawa
Swipe Books on Advertising & Design
Bookstore · Waterfront Communities-The Island
Above Ground Art Supplies
Arts & Crafts Store · Junction Area
Great options + pricing since it is the main go-to place for art students from ocad + sheridan too
Type Books
Bookstore · Niagara
BMV Books
Bookstore · University
Any of BMV locations, often have a sale section of past issue illustration or design magazines
Thunder Struck Books
Bookstore · Annex
Small comic book store use to be known as Labryinth, has some art of books sometimes that you cant find elsewhere
Wonder Pens
Stationery Store · Palmerston–Little Italy
Pen, inks collection
Hanji Gift
Gift Shop · Trinity Bellwoods
Gift shop with also paper and small craft supplies
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
Arts & Crafts Store · Kensington-Chinatown
Oomomo Japan Living
Discount Store · Markham
Art supplies craft section, starter minature supplies and other cheap and dainty craft paper
The Drake Hotel General Store
Permanently Closed
Looks like they are temp closed. Their online store is still open atleast 🤷♀️
Curry's Art Supplies
Arts & Crafts Store · Kensington-Chinatown
Any of these locations in oakville, toronto or mississauga are good. Curry's is generally cheaper than Michaels.