Bolen Books opened its doors as an 800 square foot store in the winter of 1975 in Victoria BC. Now, at almost 20,000 square feet, Bolen Books is the largest single-location independent bookstore in Western Canada. Well known as a general interest bookstore with large sections dedicated to kids books, science fiction, cooking, travel, fiction & mystery, Bolen Books also boasts one of Victoria’s most popular selections of puzzles and board games.