If you are a stationary girly, then this is the place for you! I fell in love with The Paper Place when I first moved downtown. It is conveniently located across from Trinity Bellwoods, with lots of lovely coffee shops nearby. The space inside is very inviting and organized. I love the origami paper section; the papers have so many beautiful designs and patterns. I don't think they sell any regular ball ink pens here but you will find lots of colourful, thin, marker-type pens and black drawing pens. read more

I always have grand ideas of being someone that sends letters, writes in journals, sketches in notebooks. I buy the supplies and then....nothing. Maybe a thank you card here and there. Holiday cards. But that's it. Yet, I still yearn for and cherish all things papier. So yeah, The Paper Place? Very VERY for me. They've got beautiful decorative papers, weights for different projects and needs, origami paper, notebooks, gifts, cards, calendars, etc etc. It's my dream come true! Even if you're not into such things, it's a beautiful place to browse. But I dare you to not want to start your own collection once you step inside! read more

A very nice stationary shop. I went in and the staff were very willing to help me find what I was looking for, even though they didn't have any. Check it out if you need pen & paper. read more

Amazing selection of chiyogami paper on hand as well as available to order. Helpful staff, and fun cards, gifts, and games as well.

This beautiful store is one of my favourite places to visit. The vast array and carefully curated choice of different types of paper and other items makes it all the more special to get swept up in a world of colour. Pop in when shopping on Queen St. It's a treat! read more

Epic. If you love paper this is a must. This place is massive and is basically like a double store. There is a whole section of beautiful arts, stationary, calendars, journals, stickers, artsy books, washi tapes all kinds of paper goods. They also have large sheets of special papers, and more customized invitations sorts of services. I love coming in and looking around when it's not too crowded. Good prices and knowledgeable staff. read more

A really beautiful store Plastered (terrible wording) with quality papers Used for a few book bindings; really added to the quality and resell value read more

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I absolutely could not be happier with my visit to The Paper Place. I came all the way from Pennsylvania just to visit and was thoroughly impressed. It's a beautiful shop with the nicest staff. The selection is staggeringly beautiful. There was so much gorgeous paper to choose from, you really can't do better. I hope I can visit again some day read more

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They have great stationery. I buy all my cards for gift giving here. Also found some cool gift wrapping paper which I put into little frames. The gentleman working there had a really pleasant demeanour and was so helpful. Such a great store. I will say I found the posters slightly cheaper in another store. read more

I bought a beautiful poster here. The staff were really helpful and friendly. And the prices were great too!

I rarely buy cards and when I say rarely I mean almost never. If you received a card from me it means that you're pretty damn special. If you received one from me that has my name on it AND my wife's name on it odds are she forged my signature on the card and made it look like I signed it. That being said it takes a lot for me to buy a card for somebody. My own wife will tell you that she cherishes the cards I give her because they are so few and far between. Sure there are high end cards like Papyrus which can be found just about everywhere from Target (RIP Target Canada) to other stores but this place has something so different you're almost assured that a card here won't be a repetition of some other cookie cutter your friend/relative/loved one will receive. To me that's special enough for me to purchase TWO cards from here. If you know me, that's like... a lottery or something like that. This store is different from many other card and stationary stores out there. Their wrapping paper is so nice I'd be pissed if I wrapped a gift with their cool paper and the person receiving it ripped it. I'd tell them how special that bloody paper was and that they best be removing that tape or whatever least harmful adhesive I'd use with the precision of a neurosurgeon. Just kidding... or am I? read more

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Coming here you'll get an overwhelming choice of different paper. After much research, there are other options for your regular card stock, but what is unique is the Japanese patterned paper that they sell here. (Among a whole bunch of other crafty materials). My rating as dropped because I'm upset that they will not own up to their error. I had come into the store and took home a $3 (8x11) sample of their Chiyogami paper. I didn't remember the exact number of this, and given that they had a bright purple version, and a slightly more toned down version that looked burgundy. Since I wanted the burgundy, I went ahead with ordering over the phone for Chiyogami 215 (https://secure.thepaperplace.ca/details.php?prodId=202&category=5&secondary=8&keywords=red%20floral) When I got the paper, it was bright red! I thought I made a mistake, and went back to check (see my photo, top one is the one I got) and went to check the website. Come on, this looks NOTHING like the one on their website. What I got, is more representative of this one http://www.papermojo.com/Chiyogami--215C_p_4918.html Something is wrong with the website image. I emailed The Paper Place nicely, realizing that I might be stuck with this paper. Sucks because we had matched ALL our ink on my wedding invitations to this burgundy colour. Although I cannot get a refund, I wanted them to know that the website image is misleading. They accused me of my monitor colours being off. Although they have offered me a new sheet of paper (but would have to cut it myself), they STILL INSIST that the two are the same and WILL NOT OWN UP to the mistake. I find this quite irritating and a little bit fraudulent. and I hope that no one else has this bad experience. So, GO TO THE STORE and DO NOT ORDER ONLINE to make sure you get the paper. It's disheartening to see such a quality store have such problems. The paper, large sheet costs $16. It's minimum $35 per cut, my understanding is that it's a flat fee, and they cut to any reasonable size. Turns out that it's a $1 per minute. I would confirm this before getting it cut. I love this store to window shop, but don't think I'll buy anything here again. read more

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There's nothing better than receiving a gift that's been hand wrapped and deocrated with gorgeous, ornately designed paper. For those of you who appreciate paper for more than just filling up your printer, The Paper Place is for you. Rolls and rolls of stunning Japanese-style paper hang from the walls in a rainbow of colours, textures and patterns. Paper might not be your thing, but you can't walk in here without gaining a new appreciation for this ancient art form. As well as paper, they also sell journals, notebooks, photo albums, origami kits, cards and gifts. Prices are fair and you'll go home with a some very unique and beautiful pieces! read more

The Paper Place - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came across this place when it was known as the Japanese Paper Place. Now just known as The Paper Place, not much has changed. It's still a great place to go in and grab all of your stationary and wrapping paper needs. My friend who used to run her own magazine from her house used to go here religiously to get all the paper that she'd need for publishing. Know though that you don't need to be looking at publishing to enjoy shopping at the place. As a writer myself, I'm constantly looking for pens that I can rely on and that feel comfy in the hand. I've yet to be disappointed at my purchases here and continue to return for supplies. They also specialize in wrapping paper and (if you've got the hands for it you're way better than me) origami. See? You can still get some Japanese things there. read more

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There is no better name for this store. We're talking the aptest of nomenclature, son. The Paper Place is positively overflowing with paper EVerything: notebooks (including Rhodia), handmade and craft paper, cards and calendars, gift boxes, stationery and tonnes of crafting paraphenalia. You can certainly get lost in here for a while if crafting is your thing, and there is lots of interesting knick-knacks to look at. For a moment, I thought I was in PDX because everything had a bird on it. Seriously, it's a cute-fest in here. You can and will find that gift, or "gifting supplies", or inspiration for a gift, that you are looking for. If you go to the second half of the store there is a GIANT wall of paper, and you can order cuts to size. A must visit for the paper obsessed. Pyromaniacs: stay away. Obligatory Title Pun: This place is the SHEET. Menu Readability: Pretty. Oh, so pretty. Need to mention: I was probably the only person in here with chest hair.We're talking broad central. (Whistles) What this place teaches me about myself: I am paper obsessed. read more

If stationary be the food of love, write on. Alright, you got me. That's a twist on a line from Twelfth Night. It's fitting because Twelfth Night* is ye olde times for the twelve days of Christmas, and we all know this is the season for paper products. Holiday cards, thank you card sets, wrapping paper, paper decor, ribbon and glitter tape. These are the things that made up my haul, and I love all of it. I'm especially proud of my glitter tape, I've really upped my wrapping game. Imperfect wrap jobs become somehow adorable with glitter tape. Trust. This place is also full of all of the things you need to make origami or DIY wedding invites. The latter is part of the reason I am giving it five stars... brides can be harsh critics because they're so caught up in every small detail of their big day, so big ups to this staff for being so friendly, thorough and on point all of the time. *Excuse the Professor Pepper lesson, I mean no condescension. read more

Don't expect to be in and out of The Paper Place with any great speed. You WILL get lost exploring the countless gift items, journals, greeting cards, and gift wraps. There is a selection of rubber stamps, seals, scrapbooking items, photo albums, calendars, origami supplies, funky file folders and other office supplies. This is the place to go to find a gift for that crafty friend, the correspondent, the reader, or the self-reflector. If you're throwing a party, you can find (or make!) the invites, thank you cards, cupcake liners and toppers, and gift bags here. As another reviewer suggested, I also have a couple of framed papers acting as art at home... very inexpensive to change when you're feeling like mixing it up! Staff are friendly and helpful, and the store is bright and inviting. read more

The Paper Place is the kind of store you can get lost in for hours (unless, of course, you're with a complaining boyfriend who isn't interested in crafting. I recommend you leave them at home). My brother and his wife went here for his wedding invitation supplies, and I've been back many times since. Their selection is so amazing, and there are so many fun "gifty" type things, many of which I haven't seen any where else (and I live in Kensington!). The best thing here is definitely the wall of papers, and envelopes. It is a great store for anyone looking for wedding supplies, because the staff (and the walls) are full of ideas. Really though, if you have time and are in the area, anyone would enjoy this store. If you have a few free minutes (or hours) stop by! read more

Another Gem in the Trinity Bellwoods area has to be The Paper Place. I frequent the store to pick up card or wrapping paper. Sometimes I even pick up some unique paper to use as art in frames on my wall. They have so many options with a wide range of prices to match. Yesterday I bought a cool paper calendar for my pen pal (very mailing friendly) and also picked up a Christmas card for her (she's from Birmingham) that said "Greeting's from Toronto". A few months ago I went into the store and they had someone doing calligraphy on envelopes which really added an old feel to any letter / card / gift. They always seem to have something going on. Having a pen pal, I go thru stationary quite quickly. At the Paper Place I was able to make my own stationary set so that Kirsten and I could write on beautiful paper and use each other's letters as art once we had received them. The paper is quite beautiful and all a bit different. If you're a fan of making gifts looks pretty or add that extra touch of personality, (especially with the holiday season coming so quickly) I highly suggest you venture to The Paper Place. read more

I live and work in the neighbourhood and shops fairly regularly at The Paper Place. They always have a great selection of papers, packaging accessories and paper-related books. However, I also experienced more than once a snappy attitude from the staff, and I guess today was the icing on the cake. I stopped by this morning to buy a book as a present and asked if they could do a gift-wrapping (as I was ready to pay extra for it). Their only reply was that they SOLD wrapping paper and gift bags. Ok, I got the message and went back looking for paper. As I came back to the register and was checking the correct size of the paper for the purpose of wrapping the book, the girl swiftly announced the total to pay and whisked away the paper to wrap it in a roll. Again, I understood that they definitely did not want me to wrap my book on the spot; but as my credit card was in the machine, waiting for the transaction to come through, I attempted to remove the price tag from the book and immediately got a death stare from the girl, as if to say I wasn't allowed to touch my purchase until she knew for sure I could pay for it. Wow... I understand that customers can be difficult, working in the retail industry myself, and so I make a point to act as a "nice" customer. One can tell that their staff was trained to behave this way and has a passive-aggressive mindset towards customers. It would be so easy to display a sign saying "gift-wrapping $5" and to offer it as an additional service for customers who are ready to pay for it, especially when your store sells products related to the gifting experience! But not helping in any way, even so little as offering to remove the price on a book, when you have a no-return policy, makes the purpose of a brick-and-mortar store irrelevant. read more

Life is full of indulgence, irresponsible spending, and sometimes we just plain throw our money into the toilet... Quite literally, I mean, we buy toilet paper to wipe our various nether regions and then flush it down a water-filled hole. Now, I am not an eco-obsessed lady, so this blurb is not a call to get you to wipe your bottoms with reusable rags. What I am attempting to do is have you switch from Charmin' to No Name so that you might save up to enjoy another kind of paper, the kind of paper that is handmade and sold at the Japanese Paper Place. Every piece of paper in the store is handmade, delicate, drenched with colour, impeccably designed and just plain beautiful. In other words, this kind of paper is never going in the toilet. The store sells handmade stationary and they also design invitations and hand-make photo albums. Even if you are not in the mood to indulge in another paper product, the store is worth just going to have a look around. read more

You would have easily became my only paper store if you had the customer service aptitude to accommodate a simple return. Don't tell me you can't return my money for a product I have not opened yet and which I have a receipt for. That kind of disregard for a customer will have me shopping elsewhere, and advocating others to do the same. You would have made more from me over the long term had you showed you cared about your customers. read more

This stationary/art supply shop across from Trinity Bellwoods is a fun place to browse. I always wish I were more craft-y when I see all the pretty DIY projects in the window. They do have workshops and classes from time to time, although I have never attended. They sell a wide variety of fancy paper by the roll. There are also lots of photo albums, scrapbooks, greeting cards, stamps, calendars, and cute trinkets. It's a great place to buy gifts. The stuff isn't cheap, but quality seems pretty good. Worth stopping by for a look! read more

Honestly? I want to get married just so I can make wedding invitations with Paper Place products. Ah, the joy of cut and paste! The Paper Place used to be known as The Japanese Paper Place. Chiyogami printed paper is their specialty, along with origami supplies, stationary and cards. The Paper Place is a sure bet if you need a small gift for a child or a creative adult. There are toys, craft supplies and notebooks imported from Japan. Everything is gorgeous! Naturally, all this gorgeous stuff is not cheap. http://www.thepaperplace.ca/products.html The Paper Place also runs workshops on bookmaking, printing, card making and other such crafts. http://www.thepaperplace.ca/workshops.html read more

What a lovely, LOVELY shop. If you want paper of all kind (gorgeous Japanese patterned paper), amazing washi tape, albums, scrapbooking materials, greeting cards, journals.. I could go on. I'd definitely come back here just to buy Japanese patterned paper to frame and hang on my walls. read more

Before anyone misinterprets my review, let me say that this store is adorable. They have the most gorgeous paper and materials, and a cute section with random stationery accessories and great gift ideas. It gets four stars for being phenomenal, and for occasionally having a good sale section that makes going in there more bearable. They lose a star because the whole lifestyle encouraged by this store just doesn't make sense to me. I just can't get into the whole scrap-booking, home-made invitation, CRAZY expensive and time-consuming habit. I really can't. Martha Stewart tried to tell me that it was worth my time, but I think the only way I would have that much time is if I had a ridiculously wealthy husband who insisted I didn't have to work or bear children, and I had all day to prepare invitations for my various charity events. Needless to say, I am not and will never be that person. Maybe one day when I'm not a poor student and can afford all the luxuries in life, I will wrap a gift with beautiful, extravagant homemade paper. Until then, Dollarama has some great patterns that work just fine, and I'll stop in to The Paper Place to buy cute pig-shaped paperclips for stocking stuffers. read more

My friends kept telling me to check out this store cuz I'm a huge paper crafter. Stepping in, the presentation was incredible. Everything was just so beautiful ! However I'm too used to getting deals at local scrapbooking stores in my area so I did not really like paying regular price (inflated prices IMHO) for certain things. I would def give this place a shot if you're interested in Japanese papers. Huge selection. I ended up purchasing only 3 small gold sparkle papers, 2 scrapbook paper (gorgeous but more than what I usually pay for), and a pair of fringe scissors (after comparing prices on eBay). Almost purchase some washi tapes but not for nearly $5. It's a great store though with nice staff. I saw some helping couples in the invitations area. There are books on anything related to paper, origami, envelopes, etc. Def worth stopping by. read more

Great selection of paper and very organized! I was most impressed with their stock of Japanese paper. It took me hours to choose my DIY wedding stationary but it was a lot of fun! I really like the DIY planning station at the back of the store. The staff are always very eager to help and very knowledgeable. Prices are on the higher end but I love to go during their sales. read more

Easily one of my favourite places to spend some time on a lazy Sunday. Why spend six dollars on a birthday card someone else made when you can get a nicely coloured envelope and card for less than $2, then write your own sentiment inside? read more

I was so excited to come here. I was expecting greatness and to find items I couldn't get anywhere else. But I must say I was uber disappointed. There was nothing special about it. The staff was okay. They were friendly enough, but the selection was pretty paltry. They need to beef up their stamp section more. I could find everything they had in their stamp section at Michaels. read more

My heart is filled with awe when I browse through their Chiyogami paper selection. I find myself wrought with indecisiveness when trying to choose which to purchase. They have great choices for all your crafting needs and the store itself, is an experience to be enjoyed. Situated across from Trinity bellwoods, they have large windows that absorbs tons of natural lighting against the light stained wood interior. The shelves are adorned with goodies that make you smile and the layout is organized, well-thought out and easy to navigate. This store is part of the reason why Queen St. W is so awesome! read more

One of my worldwide favorites. I always stop in when in Toronto. The well-curated selection of papers, cards, and paper-o-phile things is a welcome addition to the city and to my slate of shops that I like to visit. As a bookbinder, it is often difficult to find supplies locally, and it always has something interesting in stock. Prices are a little on the high side, but you are definitely paying for convenience and location. read more

The products and the paper at this store are amazing. One of those stores where you'll want to buy so many things. However, the staff and customer service can be really hit or miss. Some of the female staff members are knowledgable and friendly. Some are just friendly. The senior male staff member can be unfriendly depending on the day, but he is knowledgeable.... read more

First time visitor and being a greeting card designer and crafter, felt like a small slice of heaven when I walked in and got familiar with the uniqueness of their papers. Pricing was a little bit higher than what I'm used to but didn't mind. Definitely a much better and vast selection than other craft stores I frequent! Definitely return and a more frequent basis! And staff (especially Emily) were friendly and helpful. read more

Horrible customer service! I am a poet who types my poems onto handmade paper and sells them on Etsy. I was so excited to visit The Paper Place for the first time and I was planning to stock up on handmade paper. I went to the store with my three daughters. An employee rudely asked my 21-year-old daughter if she wanted him to put her coffee in the back room. I'm pretty sure she's capable of keeping her coffee away from the paper, but we were polite and he took away her coffee. I then asked about the cotton paper the store sells and received a couple of rude responses before deciding to leave without buying anything. What a disappointment (and waste of time). read more

I think Melissa is onto something. This is indeed one of those stores that makes me wonder where people get all of the disposable income and time in order to truly utilize the services of a store such as this enough to keep it in business- but I could say that about so many others. As for these guys, they really do have a particularly pretty array of products. A whole shelf of origami books and erm, supplies (ie. paper), erasers and magnets posing as mini-appliances and foods (sushi is a big one), animal-shaped paper clips and notebooks galore. I once bought a Moleskine here in the midst of enjoying one last warm day in Trinity Bellwoods park, even though I got a discount on them at my work. It's like I was possessed. read more

This place was cute, a lot of different crafty stuff to choose from. This place has a lot of items that you didn't even realize you needed until you see them! read more

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I went to check it out because I am planning my DIY wedding. I wanted paper for invitation, reply cards, invitation pockets, programs etc. the selection looked amazing but there was so much. I stood there like a dear caught in head lights unable to get service. It's one thing to not get a greeting it's another thing to completely ignore a customer AND THEN greet the person that comes in after them. they definitely lost my hundreds of dollars in business. read more

Beautiful paper for gift-wrapping, crafts, and the writing of beautiful letters (or perhaps very stylish ugly ones). Also a great place to find unique journals, fabulous greeting cards, and other pieces of stationery. The service here is quite friendly, though the size of the shop and the meandering crowds make it a little difficult to navigate the store on weekends. Highly recommended for the most discerning of paper nerds and crafties! read more

BRUTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!' I bought a small quantity of 3 different papers from this store and then trotted down the street to TPH to get my printing done. Two of the three papers were not compatible with TPHs printers so I went back to THE PAPER PLACE to return my unused (and totally intact) paper that I had purchased 10 minutes before. I was then told (for the first time) that they have a no return policy. This policy was never iterated to me by the person that helped me in the store. The no return policy is buried in mouse type at the bottom of their receipt. Had I known of this policy I would not have bought the other two versions of delicate paper as I figured there might be a problem at the printer. I can understand that an attempted return of paper purchased days, weeks or months before could pose a problem as they would have no idea what type of abuse might have been incurred by the paper - but I was in the store 10 minutes earlier! A typical example of how rules don't fit every circumstance and how a simple service gesture could have made my experience a much better one. Some times people just don't STOP AND THINK! read more