E-book readers are more popular than ever as a way to enjoy literature and books. To keep up with the global trend and international demand, the Amazon Kindle eBook Reader is now offered in Canada. Canadians looking to pick up the Kindle Canada need wait no longer.

Kindle History

Before October 19, 2009, Amazon Kindles were not available for purchase outside the United States. They continue to be unavailable in Canada until November of 2009, when Amazon suddenly started offering the Kindle Canada ebook readers for sale via its international web store. AT&T, one of the largest U.S telecommunication companies, partners with Amazon’s Whispernet service to provide free wireless access to international Kindles (through partnerships with companies like Rogers and Bell in Canada).

Current situation with the Kindle Canada

Canadian residents who want to purchase the Kindle Canada must do so on the international Amazon website, instead of Amazon’s Canadian website. In addition, the Kindle eBook reader is not available at any other Canadian retailer or store.

Kindle in Canada – The Details

You can easily buy the Kindle Canada. You can use a Canadian credit card and you can ship the Kindle to any Canadian address you please. The Kindle’s 3G wireless access remains free in Canada, and even though the number of books available for download is somewhat restricted  - it is periodically updated and is growing at a good rate (Amazon makes agreements with publishers in every country separately). Another thing to keep in mind, according to one Amazon press release, is that “Kindle books, newspapers, and magazines are currently priced and sold in United States dollars,” which may incur a premium when purchasing with a Canadian-currency credit card”.