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Company Overview

Book Island is an independent Canadian bookstore dedicated to connecting readers with exceptional literature. Founded in 2018, we operate both a physical retail location in Toronto and an online store serving customers across Canada and internationally.

Legal Name and Registration

Legal Name Book Island Inc.
Operating As Book Island
Business Number (BN) 9471072849RM0004
Incorporation Ontario, Canada (2018)

Registered Address

Book Island Inc.
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7
Canada

Contact Information

General Inquiries [email protected]
Phone +1 705-238-5464
Website www.bookisland.org

Leadership

Founder & Head Curator Margaret Chen
Co-Founder & Operations Director David Okafor

Business Activities

Book Island engages in the following primary business activities:

  • Retail sale of new books (physical storefront and e-commerce)
  • Personal book curation services
  • Literary event hosting and ticket sales
  • Author micro-residency programs
  • Subscription and membership programs
  • Sale of book-related merchandise

Regulatory Compliance

Book Island operates in compliance with all applicable Canadian federal and Ontario provincial regulations, including but not limited to:

  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Employment Standards Act (Ontario)

Accessibility

Book Island is committed to providing accessible customer service and experiences for persons with disabilities. We strive to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require assistance or accommodations, please contact us.

Media and Press Inquiries

For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or press-related requests, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: Media Inquiry

Legal Notices

For legal notices and formal correspondence, please address communications to:

Book Island Inc.
Attention: Legal Department
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7
Canada

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, we encourage customers to first contact our customer service team. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

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100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, ON M5X 1C7

+1 705-238-5464

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