Ichabod’s Books & Scares — Gothic bookstore | WTF Toronto

A new Hamilton bookshop built around horror, dark fantasy, gothic fiction and the strange things that stay with you. Current details, practical planning notes and verification status for Ichabod’s Books & Scares.

Ichabod’s Books & Scares

A new Hamilton bookshop built around horror, dark fantasy, gothic fiction and the strange things that stay with you.

Ichabod’s is a real future destination, but the useful editorial distinction is that it is not yet an ordinary open-shop recommendation. The operator’s current site still says Fall 2026 at 17 John Street North.

Know before you go

  • Location: 17 John Street North, Hamilton, ON
  • Hours: Opening and regular hours are not yet published.
  • Status: Coming soon
  • Best for: Readers planning a future Hamilton dark day — not a spontaneous visit today.

Official website for Ichabod’s Books & Scares. The current official site and operator profiles identify 17 John Street North and continue to say Fall 2026; no public opening date or regular hours are published, so it remains coming soon.

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