Since its debut in 1978, Arc has offered the best in Canadian poetry and criticism.  We deeply appreciate your support through subscriptions or through donations.

Arc publishes three issues per year: summer, winter, and our themed fall Arc Annual.

All listed prices for subscriptions include shipping. Please indicate the subscription below that matches your shipping destination, whether in the Canada, the US, or overseas.

All new subscriptions will begin with our latest issue and will ship from Ottawa, Canada via ground transportation within two weeks of order.  Single issue purchases will also be shipped from Ottawa, Canada via ground transportation within two weeks of order.  Arc cannot accept returns.

All digital subscriptions will begin with the first issue published post-subscription.

Any inquiries can be made to Monty Reid, Managing Editor, managingeditor@arcpoetry.ca.

Arc does occasionally exchange subscriber name, email and address information with other literary organizations.  If you do not want Arc to share your name and address info, please contact managingeditor@arcpoetry.ca.  We hold all banking and credit card information in the utmost confidentiality.

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Contest Entry Fees

Poem of the Year Contest entry fee

Each entry of 1–2 poems entitles the entrant to a one year subscription of Arc.

Diana Brebner Prize entry fee

Entry fee of $23.00 CAD entitles the entrant to a one year subscription of Arc.