Poetry Magazines in Canada

A practical Poetry Kit directory of active magazines and journals that publish poetry. Always check the magazine's current guidelines before submitting, as reading periods and requirements can change.

Substantially reviewed and updated: 5 October 2026

The Antigonish Review	Long-running Canadian literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, essays and reviews.
Arc Poetry Magazine	Major Canadian poetry magazine. General unsolicited poetry submissions have spring and autumn reading periods; check the current dates before sending.
Bywords Quarterly Journal	Ottawa-based poetry journal supporting poets who live, study or work in the Ottawa area.
The Capilano Review	Vancouver literary and arts journal with a strong history of experimental writing, poetry and visual art.
Contemporary Verse 2 (CV2)	Canadian journal devoted to poetry and critical writing, publishing Canadian and international poets.
EVENT	Douglas College literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and reviews. Poetry reading months normally include January, July, August and December, subject to submission caps.
The Fiddlehead	University of New Brunswick literary magazine publishing poetry and prose from Canada and around the world.
FreeFall Magazine	Alberta literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and visual art.
Grain Magazine	Saskatchewan literary quarterly publishing eclectic, challenging poetry, prose and art by Canadian and international writers.
Literary Review of Canada	Publishes unpublished poetry by emerging and established Canadian poets during specified reading periods.
The Malahat Review	University of Victoria literary quarterly publishing Canadian and international poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.
The New Quarterly	Canadian literary journal publishing poetry and prose with a strong commitment to new and established writers.
Prairie Fire	Winnipeg literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and reviews.
PRISM international	Vancouver-based literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and translation.
Room Magazine	Canada’s long-running feminist literary magazine, publishing poetry, prose, art and work that challenges the status quo.
subTerrain	Independent Vancouver magazine publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays and commentary.
The Ex-Puritan	Canadian online literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, essays, hybrid work, reviews and interviews.
Vallum	Montreal-based contemporary poetry magazine and chapbook publisher.
Wax Poetry and Art	Canadian-based poetry platform with regional and international poetry opportunities and rolling calls.