For many Canadians, the thrill of the in-store hunt is all part of Black Friday’s allure. But in another year of COVID-19, you may prefer online shopping to lining up with the crowds even though Walmart Canada stores are open.
To help you snag all the best deals this year, we’ve rounded up our top insider tips for making the most of Black Friday on November 26, 2021.
Want to get a jumpstart? You can actually begin shopping Walmart’s early deals online at 9 p.m. EST on November 17, 2021.
| Date | Time | To Do |
| Anytime! | Preload your cart before Black Friday | |
| Wednesday, November 17 | 9 p.m. EST | Shop early Black Friday deals |
| Thursday, November 25 | 12 a.m. EST | Take part in Walmart’s toy and video game event |
| Thursday, November 25 | 9 p.m. EST | Buy Black Friday items online |
| Anytime! | Preload your cart before Cyber Monday | |
| Sunday, November 28 | 9 p.m. EST | Buy Cyber Monday items online |
| Monday, November 29 | Shop Cyber Monday’s continued sales online |
FYI, you can also visit Walmart.ca’s Black Friday info page to sign up for email notifications.
1Score the deals you want, plus brands to watch.
Starting at 9 p.m. EST on November 17, 2021, Black Friday Early Deals will go live on Walmart.ca. Plus, you can shop in-store at 7 a.m. local time on November 18, 2021 (opening times vary at select store locations).
There are over 100 deals to choose from, but we’ve selected our top 15:
- RCA HD LED TV – Sale Price: $148 (save $70)
- AirPods with Charging Case – Sale Price: $139 (save $40)
- Samsung Galaxy 8″ Tab A – Sale Price: $139.98 (save $40.01)
- Acer Chromebook 311 11.6″ Laptop – Sale Price: $189.98 (save $110)
- Google Nest Mini – Sale Price: $29 (save $40)
- Oral-B iO Series 6 Electric Toothbrush – Sale Price: $139.97 (save $75)
- Sun Joe Electric Pressure Washer – Sale Price: $98 (save $100)
- Keurig K-Duo Essentials Single Serve Coffee Maker – Sale Price: $78 (save $70)
- Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 8-quart XL Pressure Cooker – Sale Price: $189.98 (save $110)
- Cuisinart Precision Master Petite 4.5 Qt Stand Mixer – Sale Price: $149.88 (save $100.09)
- Kalorik Digital XL Air Fryer Pro – Sale Price: $68.88 (save $71.10)
- Tineco iFloor 2 Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum – Sale Price: $138 (save $111.98)
- Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch – Sale Price: $69.96 (save $30)
- National Geographic Mega Science Lab Activity Kit – Sale Price: $29.97 (save $30)
- Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Sale Price: $149.97 (save $70)
Bookmark our favourite sale finds (sale prices go live at 9 p.m. EST, Nov. 17)
Check out the full selection of deals in the Black Friday 2021 Early Deals Flyer.
2Get holiday shopping inspiration.
Wondering what items you simply have to put on your list for all the different people in your life? We’ve created a ton of useful holiday gift guides and editor’s picks to take out the guesswork. Here are a few of our favourite holiday guides:
- For kids: We Pick 2021’s Best Toys for Kids Aged 1 to 10
- For teens: 50 Best Gift Ideas for Teens
- For mom: 50 Great Gifts for Every Mom on Your List
- For dad: The 50 Best Gifts for Every Type of Dad
3Set up a Walmart account in advance to save time.
Your Walmart.ca account securely holds your shipping and payment information, as well as order tracking details, which speeds up the check-out process—a definite bonus during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales when many items are in high demand.
Want to ship directly to a friend or family member? You can add unlimited mailing addresses to your account address book, so it’s easy to get gifts where they need to go.
4Stay “in the know” with e-newsletters, flyers and social media.
Visit Walmart’s Black Friday page to sign up for weekly emails so you can scan for the best Black Friday deals in your inbox. Plus, you’ll stay up to date on surprise promotions and events.
You can also view your local flyers online and follow @WalmartCanada on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram to get the scoop on upcoming deals.
It’s also smart to keep an eye on RedFlagDeals and Bargain Moose for potential sales leaks!
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5Use Walmart.ca's shopping list function.
Whether you’re using the Walmart.ca app (which we recommend, since it will have the most up-to-date info!) or the website from your laptop or desktop, you can create as many as 50 shopping lists once you sign up for an account. Label them clearly with “Toys for Avery” or “Tech Favourites” to keep organized.
6Preload your Black Friday and Cyber Monday carts.
Save a little time on the big day!
Black Friday prices go live on Walmart.ca on Thursday, November 25 at 9 p.m. EST. However, you can preload your cart at any time. The day of, it’s easy to remove items that you no longer want. The same goes for Cyber Monday, when sales go live on Sunday, November 28 at 9 p.m. EST.
7Spend less and still get free shipping.
At Walmart.ca, there’s now free shipping on orders of $35 or more. Orders of at least $25 can be shipped to the store for easy pick-up. Some locations even have free curb-side pick-up, too.
8Keep an eye on your open tabs.
On two of the biggest shopping days of the year, it’s OK to refresh your Walmart.ca page—you won’t lose items already saved in your cart. However, try not to have tons of tabs or pages open on your browser to avoid slowdowns on the site.
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9Check the fine print to avoid surprises.
Make sure you’re familiar with each item’s return policy. Some products are final sale, while others must be returned unopened. You have between 14 and 30 days to return most products.
Now the waiting game begins. Happy shopping!
Prices shown are subject to change. Please check Walmart.ca for the latest pricing.
This article is intended as general information. Always be sure to read and follow the label(s)/instruction(s) that accompany your product(s). Walmart will not be responsible for any injury or damage caused by this activity.
