Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence

University of Toronto Press 125th Anniversary Collection

One Mission. Three Divisions. Three Shared Ways.

University of Toronto Press is Canada’s leading publisher and one of the largest university presses in North America. Founded in 1901, UTP is a global leader in scholarly publishing, with award‑winning titles, vibrant bookstores, and a distribution network that supports publishers from around the world. Across three integrated divisions – Publishing, Retail, and Distribution – UTP fosters global dialogue, builds meaningful partnerships, and innovates with purpose and ingenuity. Witness the story of Canada’s oldest university press and one of the Ontario Arts Council’s twelve major cultural organizations.

This special collection commemorates UTP’s 125th anniversary, with the original posters on display at Robarts Library throughout 2026.

Publishing

125 Years of Scholarly Excellence

The Publishing Division produces 250 new book titles per year and 80 journals, with a backlist that includes more than 10,000 book titles and 75,000 journal articles. UTP is widely recognized internationally for its content covering a vast array of disciplines in medical and health sciences, business, law, education, political science and policy, sociology, general history, philosophy, and literature, among other areas.

Retail

The Story of the University of Toronto Bookstore

The University of Toronto Bookstore is a dynamic hub for students, faculty, and the wider community. With four physical locations, including flagship stores at University of Toronto’s three campuses, a specialized store at the U of T Faculty of Law, and a global online presence, the Bookstore serves a community of 99,700 students and more than 16,500 faculty.

Distribution

Connecting Books, Readers, and Ideas

UTP’s Distribution Division represents more than 250 publishers and imprints in Canada, the United States, and around the world. With locations in Toronto and Buffalo, New York, UTP distributes more than 3.7 million books annually to 8,000 bookstores in North America and across the world.