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Enjoy a short story before you take to the skies

Looking for some literature while you loiter? Near gate 64 in the Domestic-International Departures Lounge, you will find a tall, thin short story dispenser that prints out free 1, 3 or 5 minute stories on a piece of paper much like an ATM receipt.

These story machines help you stay entertained at EIA while supporting local and international talent.

Our short story machine features about 100 local authors, whose work is also showcased in dispensers around the world. You can also enjoy writings by authors from top travel destinations such as the Netherlands, Iceland, London and France.

Eia Short Story Dispenser

What’s the story behind the dispenser?

France-based company Short Édition developed the short story dispensers to raise literary awareness and encourage emerging and new writers.

EIA is the only airport in Canada and second in the world to offer passengers this unique reading opportunity.

If you’d like one of your stories considered for the short story dispenser, please email