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Published Aug 24, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 1 minute read
Bay Used Books on Elm Street in Sudbury, Ont. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle content
Bay Used Books, started by Fran and Bernie Bouffard in 1975, has become a cherished institution in Sudbury that has operated for 50 years now.
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“It is a place where readers have gathered to not only browse through a vast and varied collection of books but also to connect with others who share a love of reading,” Bay Used said in a release.
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Twenty years ago, Fran and Bernie’s daughter, Anne Bouffard and her husband, Jim Shea, purchased the business and have continued the legacy of offering affordable reading material and a great customer experience. Bay Used is Northern Ontario’s largest used bookstore and a most beloved local family business.
“There is a real sense of community here,” Anne Bouffard said. “It is thanks to our loyal customers and dedicated employees that we are able to celebrate 50 years of service.”:
Generations of family members have come to shop and many who no longer live in Sudbury make it a point of coming back every time they are in town. The store prides itself on offering great service by extremely knowledgeable employees.
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To mark this milestone and to thank its customers, Bay Used Books will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 13, with treats, refreshments, a storewide book sale, gift certificate giveaways and exclusive anniversary swag.
Bay Used Books invites the community to drop in, share memories, and celebrate the stories — both in print and in person. Customers are also encouraged to post their favourite memories and photos using the hashtag #BayUsedBooks50.
A $50 gift certificate will be awarded to five lucky customers who chose to post and/or share on or before Sept. 13.
Bay Used Books is located on 124 Elm St. Call 705-673-9311, email info@bayusedbooks.com or go to the website at www.bayusedbooks.com.
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