EST. 1993
PO Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC V9A 7K1

The Poetry Institute of Canada was founded to encourage the art of poetry throughout the nation. This is being done by holding highly competitive poetry and short story contests and awarding cash prizes and other awards each year.

NOW IN OUR 19th YEAR!

Now accepting entries for our 19th annual Open Ages (all ages) poetry contest,
and Adult Creative Writing/Short Story contest.

Contest rules

Download entry forms
Open Ages Poetry Entry Form - Adult Creative Writing Entry Form

or enter online:
Open Ages Poetry Contest - Adult Creative Writing Contest

DEADLINE JULY 31, 2012

If you are between the ages of 7 and 18, you may wish to visit our Young Writers Website as well for information regarding our Annual Young Writers Poetry- and Short Story Contests.
Please click here to go to our Young Writers' Website