The weight of a bound volume in your hands and the thrill of seeing your words transformed into something lasting—these are the joys of bookbinding.
But a few years ago, when I trusted a binder with some poems of mine, what I received back was a disaster. Uneven stitching, warped pages, and a cover that looked like it had been messily glued together.
Since then, I’ve looked into bookbinders in Calgary. Now I’m sharing my findings with you so you can avoid the pitfalls I encountered and find the perfect binder to bring your own literary dreams to life.
How much does it cost to bind a book in Calgary?
Binding a book in Calgary costs at least 5 CAD per book. This price is just an estimate. The final cost will depend on the type of binding, the number of pages, and the materials used.
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1. Octavia Book Bindery

Contact Details: +1 587-700-6575
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday – 12 PM to 5 PM
Octavia Book Bindery—you email them your files, and they handle the rest: printing, binding, and even delivery.
They specialize in binding university thesis papers. However, they also offer a wide range of services, including hardcover, softcover, and sewn binding. This ensures a suitable solution for every project.
Plus, they take pride in their craftsmanship, and it shows in the finished product.
Those who came here for their thesis binding mentioned how impressed they were with the quality. Several students raved about the elegant, embossed covers that showcased their research with pride.
And the pricing? Very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the work.
But there’s a drawback: they only help people with appointments made during business hours, which can be a challenge for students with busy schedules.
Serious craftsman and does exceptional work
“I had contacted Robert to rebind a journalling Bible for me. Robert is a serious craftsman and does exceptional work. Robert was able to fix and reinforce the spine so that it would lay flat and replaced the ribbons with higher quality ribbons. The ribs on the spine and the gold foil stamping on the cover gave the Bible the old school, antique look I was looking for. Quality work takes time and so, if you hire Robert know that you won’t get a rush job and that it will be done right.”
– Fred Matthews, Google Reviews
Very nice staff and replies to email fast
“Very nice people. He’s the only guy in the city that prints dissertations so expect a long wait for yours to be printed. But replies to emails great. Thesis came out nice and up to guidelines.”
– Jennifer Ma, Google Reviews
2. MG Bookbinding

Address: 3805A Marlborough Dr NE
Contact Details: +1 587-968-2594
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 3 PM
- Saturday – 8 AM to 12 PM
From the moment I contacted MG Book Binding, they were professional and helpful. Right off the bat, they were fantastic at explaining their different binding options.
They explained the differences between things like perfect binding and case binding. They even provided helpful examples to make it easier to understand.
Based on the books I’ve seen, the quality of the binding is exceptional. The pages lie flat, the cover is sturdy, and the whole book feels well-made.
The quality of the paper, the precise stitching, and the rich ink all contribute to a premium feel. Their customers are even impressed with the binding’s durability, especially after all the wear and tear their books have been through.
The only drawback I found is that the turnaround time can be a bit longer than other binders. A few people told me it took about 3 weeks for their large-format, case-bound books to be completed.
Very good quality results
“Very good job! I am very grateful for his work. Very friendly, highly recommend. He does the job in a timely manner, and the result is of very good quality. He even does marbled endpapers! He gives the option of either synthetic or real leather, but the synthetic is of great quality nevertheless. I had a Missal prayer book that he placed a new cover on, which is very thick and sturdy, placed 6 new ribbons of long lenght, and also added marbled endpapers which is a nice touch. The pricing is fair, given the quality and difficulty of the job. If you just need to have the old cover placed back on, and the binding made tighter, this is the man. I have an old hymn book that is nearly 3 inches thick. Part of the cover became separated from the pages and could likely fall off completely. He put the part of the old cover that was separated back on (for free!), which was still in good shape, and also made the binding tighter, and it now feels very sturdy. I think he also redid the endpapers and flyleaves, but I could be wrong.”
– Lorenzo Tovar Google Reviews
Reasonable price and service delivered in a short time
“Amazing Job MG bookbinding, highly recommended , my old book changed from bad looking to brand new,, with reasonable price and delivered in a short time.”
– Ariyola2clean, Google Reviews
3. Supreme Printing Ltd.

Address: 1915 27 Ave NE #104
Contact Details: +1 403-277-7779
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 5 PM
Supreme Printing Ltd. is a great choice for all your printing and binding needs. They are experts in folding, stitching, and other binding techniques for multi-page documents.
They specialize in high-quality brochure printing and even offer booklet printing. Both typically involve binding methods such as saddle stitching or perfect binding.
However, some have mentioned that a few pages came loose on their books after a few weeks.
Regardless, I was very pleased with the results of the poems that I had bound. I chose a high-quality, textured paper that felt luxurious to the touch. The saddle stitching added a classic and elegant look to the booklet.
Plus, many have been impressed with the speed and efficiency of their service. Supreme Printing completes large promotional booklet orders within a week.
Outstanding print quality
“I recently had the pleasure of working with supreme printing to print my book, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. The quality of the print was outstanding, and the entire process was smooth and efficient. I want to extend a special thank you to the manager, Sam, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. His attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction were truly impressive.”
– Akram Sunbulli Google Reviews
High-quality books, great accurate color, fast turnaround
“Our small publishing press worked with Sam at Supreme Printing LTD. to complete a book run for an event happening in Calgary. We needed high quality books, great accurate color, fast turn around AND local delivery and Sam exceeded in all areas. I would absolutely print with Supreme again!”
– Elli Brookshire Mackie Google Reviews
4. Minuteman Press

Address: 4550 112 Ave SE #10
Contact Details: +1 403-234-8255
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Minuteman Press is a great option for anyone looking for high-quality bookbinding services at a reasonable price.
They offer a wide variety of binding options, including spiral binding, GBC/comb binding, and saddle stitch binding.
Several customers mentioned that the spiral binding made their print projects easy to flip through and gave off a professional look.
Others commented on the clean, polished look of the GBC/comb binding. It’s great for reports, presentations, and documents that need a professional finish.
Other than that, Minuteman is also equipped to handle a range of finishing services, including laminating, hole drilling, and die cutting.
I saw one of their beautifully bound books with a custom die-cut cover, and it really made it stand out.
But be aware ,though, some customers have mentioned that they wish the communication about project timelines could be more detailed and consistent.
Quality and professional results
“This is a small shop that delivers in big way! The quality, communication and attention to detail is what sets Minuteman Press from the others. Thank you to all the employees who take pride in their work so my projects look so professional. We will continue to use your store and recommend it to everyone.”
– Arielle, Google Reviews
Very efficient and accommodating
“VERY Impressed with Minuteman Press Shepard! They were very accommodating and fast!!! 10/10 Customer service! Theresa was the best! Thank you.”
– Paige Bodnar, Google Reviews
5. Print Three Calgary

Address: 333 5 Ave SW #210
Contact Details: +1 403-232-6811
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Print Three Calgary—from the moment I walked into their store, I was greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who really listened to my ideas about binding my poems.
I wanted a classic look with a subtle touch of elegance, and they suggested using textured paper, hardcover binding, and a ribbon bookmark. It ended up looking fantastic.
The pages were neatly trimmed, and the cover was well-made. It had a sleek, matte finish that enhanced the overall aesthetic.
Besides that, Print Three Calgary completed my order promptly. They got back to me in just 3 days.
One downside is their pricing was higher than other places I checked out. This could be a concern for those on a tighter budget.
Great quality and customer service
“Have always had great quality and customer service with the Print Three Calgary team but recently they went above and beyond to get a rush order which we are extremely grateful for!”
– Stephanie McCarthy, Google Reviews
Very professional and helpful to say the least.
“Kim from Print Three was absolutely awesome when it came to helping me with my print needs. Very professional and helpful to say the least. It is clear that Customer Service is a priority of hers. For all your print needs make sure to get in touch with Kim!”
– Josh Fleming, Google Reviews