Is Munro's Books Canadian?
Yes
This brand checks out as Canadian-owned.
What we found
Founded in 1963 in Victoria by Jim and Alice Munro, Munro's Books is an independent Canadian bookstore, privately held, headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | bookstores |
| HQ | Victoria, BC |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://orgbook.gov.bc.ca/entity/BC1008818 registry record “BC Registries record via OrgBook BC: MUNRO'S BOOKS LTD. (registration no. BC1008818), active British Columbia registration.” |
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