Welcome to The Village Quire
We are your first stop for greeting cards. We cover all life’s big events:
From Engagement to Wedding to Anniversary, New Baby, Sympathy and Birthday Cards. We've got cards for everyone on your list.
Academic Planners, Bullet Journals, Lined and Blank Notebooks to Help Plan for Fall
Rosie Made A Thing
Quirky cards inspired by everyday...with a glass of wine or two or three...
Shop Online
Visit us at our store in Westboro
312 Richmond Rd, Ottawa
Parking out front
613-695-2287
We are open for Tuesday - Friday 11am-6pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm Closed Mondays
We ship across Canada with Canada Post.
All the News at The Village Quire
Are you sending Christmas Cards this year?
I’m not usually up for anything Christmas before December 1st. Which is kinda weird considering my line of work! This year, November 12th came along and I found myself tipping into Holiday Cheer. I’ve been treating myself to gingerbread lattes and organizing Christmas cards ever since. Do you put cards and presents in the mail?…
Read More
Shop Greeting Cards Online
The past year has been one for the record books, don’t you agree? For many independent retailers along our mainstreets, it’s been a year of trial and error and challenges and opportunities as we pivot our businesses to make a go of it online. For me, it hasn’t been without tears and swear words, sleepless…
Read More
Gratitude Journals
About a month ago I knew I was going to check out – there was talk of another lockdown coming, the end of my lease was looming and I was so, so tired managing the number of customers in the shop, staying on top of bills and inventory and it goes on and on and…
Read More
A New Year Means A New Bullet Journal!
The new year is a great time to begin a new Bullet Journal. The Village Quire stocks a curated selection of Leuchtturm dot notebooks as well as their official Bullet Journal. If you are the kind of person who puts pen to paper to make a plan, then I think you should check out what…
Read More
Sending Snail Mail This Fall
All the rain and grey skies this week has me packing away my flip flops and dresses. And I am kinda okay with that! I need a change. Even if it is only a change of footwear 😉 Fall has always been a time of getting organized and making a to-do list. Whether it’s packing…
Read More
Sweet, Made in Canada Birthday Cards
We’ve just received the cutest birthday cards, ever. Mythical Matters is a card line we have stocked for ages. Based in Toronto, the first time I met Storm in Shadow was right here in Westboro Village! From the minute I laid eyes on their sweet, teeny, tiny illustrations I knew this card line was destined…
Read MoreBirthday Cards for Teenagers
Even though the kids have been home since FOREVER, I still can’t believe that it is August and that summer is half over! Our son turns fifteen this week – his birthday is always the halfway mark for us. We’ll celebrate with ice cream cake for breakfast and a delicious birthday dinner of his choosing.…
Read More
Birthday Cards for Everyone on Your List!
The Village Quire in Ottawa stocks the kind of birthday cards you are looking for – from sweet and sentimental to funny and maybe a little offensive, we hope you’ll find what you need! If you are looking for Made in Canada greeting cards, you’ll find Mythical Matters both online and instore. Carabara Designs are…
Read MoreShopping online at The Village Quire
The new normal is, indeed, weird. The shop is *almost* back to regular hours and it has been great to see so many of you walking and poking into the shops. Westboro Village is slowly coming alive. It’s thanks to you that we are still here ! While we are always happy to have you…
Read MoreCanada Day Ideas!
Canada Day is this week and, while we won’t be hosting any great big backyard parties we might find ourselves sharing some driveway drinks with neighbours. Paper napkins and paper plates are in order! These are the very best Canada Day napkins out there! Compostable plates and bowls make it a cinch to share nibbles…
Read More