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Black Friday, the annual shopping frenzy that has become the unofficial start of the holiday season, is this Friday, November 26, and boredom is fueling the frenzy this year. One in 10 Canadians are going to spend money on Black Friday out of pure boredom, according to new research, and 41 percent of Canadians say they don’t even need a discount to get them to drop cash.
Regardless of how badly you need a hobby, there are many solid deals to be had, both in store and online. Whether you have something you’ve been thinking of splurging on or just feel like treating yourself, we’ve rounded up some of the best Canadian Black Friday 2021 deals available at retailers across the country and sorted them from A to Z for your shopping convenience.
Air Canada
Air Canada is slashing prices for domestic and international flights with sales of up to 20 percent on certain routes for travel before June 30, 2022.
- Vancouver to Montreal, $126 one way leaving January 25, 2022
- Toronto to Vancouver, $128 one way leaving March 30, 2022
- Toronto to Las Vegas, $244 one way leaving February 17, 2022
Amazon
Bezos is big on Black Friday. Digital retail behemoth Amazon claims it’ll have more “Black Friday deals than ever,” whatever that means, with deals launching Thursday and available while supplies last. Prime Members get access to certain Lighting Deals half an hour early. Links aren’t yet live, but here’s what to expect:
Electronics:
- Deals on select 4K & HD TVs from Samsung, Sony and LG, and select headphones from Bose, Sony and Beats
- Up to 29 percent on select Garmin watches and navigation products
- Up to 40 percent on select Samsung desktops, monitors, TVs and tablets
- Up to 25 percent on select laptops
Amazon devices:
- $35 off the All-New Kindle Paperwhite (just $114.99)
- $45 off the Echo Show 8 (just $84.99)
- $25 off the All-New Fire TV Stick 4K Max (just $49.99)
- $65 off the Echo Buds (just $89.99)
- $65 off the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (just $194.99)
Home:
- Up to 30 percent on select furniture and mattresses from top brands such as Zinus, Ashley, and Linenspa
Kitchen:
- Up to 30 percent on select espresso and coffee machines from favourite brands such as Nespresso, Keurig, Breville, and De’Longhi
- Up to 30 percent on select Ninja, NutriBullet, and Vitamix blenders
Amazon brands:
- Up to 30 percent on select men’s and women’s fashion, pet products and home essentials from AmazonBasics
Apple
Apple is enticing shoppers off of their wallets by giving away free gift cards to the Apple Store with the purchase of select goods. Gift cards must be used at a later date, but it’s a good reason to shop with them and not a third party.
$35 Apple gift card if you buy:
- Beats Flex or Studio Buds Wireless Headphones
$70 Apple gift card if you buy:
Aritzia
Popular women’s fashion chain Aritzia is offering five days of sales this year, spanning from just before Black Friday through to Cyber Monday. Every single item will be on sale, with some up to 50 percent off.
- Cozy Fleece Mega ¼ Zip Sweatshirt, $43.99 (was $88)
- Babaton Walton Wool Coat, $225 (was $350)
- Levi’s 501 Skinny, $58.99 (was $118)
Best Buy
The electronics and office supply brand has announced a handful of deals on phones, flat screens, laptops, and more with new items being listed leading up to the main shopping event.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, $1,129.99 (was $1,259.99)
- Sony 48″ MASTER 4K HDR Android Smart TV, $1,599.99 (was $1,999.99)
- LG 75″ NanoCell 4K HDR LED Smart TV, $1,599.99 (was $1,799.99)
- LG 65″ C1 4K HDR OLED Smart TV, $2,299.99 (was $2,799.99)
- Samsung 65″ 4K HDR QLED Smart TV, $2,299.99 (was $2,999.99
Chapters Indigo
Get some Christmas shopping done with Chapters Indigo’s deals, which are live now. They have a handful of sales, including 40 percent off Best Books of the Season, up to 30 percent off games and 20 percent off Top 10 Best Books of 2021.
Foot Locker
Foot Locker is hosting a week-long cyber sale that includes select apparel and footwear.
- Nike Air Huarache, $101.50 (was $145)
- Converse Chuck Taylor High, $77 (was $110)
- Vans Old Skool, $56 (was $80)
Google Store
Google’s offering modest discounts on a few of its core devices including home security and laptops.
- Google Nest Doorbell (battery), $169.99 (was $239.99)
- Google Pixelbook Intel® Core™ i5 8GB RAM 128GB Storage, $999 (was $1,149)
- Google Nest Thermostat, $129.99 (was $179.99)
Herschel
The celebrated Canadian bag brand is offering up to 60 percent off classics from the archive, including headwear and accessories.
- Nova Sprout backpack, $69.99 (was $139.99)
- Elmer beanie, $9.99 (was $24.99)
- Little America MLB backpack, $75.99 (was $189.99)
Kuwalla Tee
Stock up on essentials. The purveyors of stylish soft cotton T-shirts and boxers are doing 30 percent off site-wide on the 26th.
- 3-Pack V-neck tees, $42 (was $60)
- 3-Pack boxer trunks, $28 (was $40)
- Raglan pile hoodie, $66.50 (was $95)
The Latest Scoop
The Canadian lifestyle concept store is offering discounts up to 70 percent off on various seasonal items. And they started early this year—sales are on now.
- Santi Coat, $207 (was $295)
- Rive Workwear Denim Jacket, $175 (was $250)
- Bryce Pinch Waist Boyfriend Jean, $188 (was $235)
Lululemon
The Canadian yoga brand is coming through with some big deals from its “We Made Too Much” section. You can get up to 50 percent off a wide range of activewear and loungewear.
- Expeditionist Jacket, $99 (was $148)
- Essential Tank Train, $34 (was $64)
- Textured Tech Hoodie, $79 (was $148)
Main and Local
From now through November 28th, Main and Local is giving discounts based on how much you spend. This includes 15 percent off orders over $15, 20 percent off orders of $25 or more and 25 percent off orders over $50.
- Toronto raccoon holiday ornament, $24.99
- Burgers and fries socks, $18.99
Maison Tess
This is a sign from the world that it’s time to update your worn, mis-matched sheets. Canada’s Maison Tess is doing up to 40 percent on select goods, plus offering a free basic duvet cover on all orders over $250. Use BLACKFRIDAY21 at checkout.
- Chrome Egyptian cotton sheet set, $308 (was $385)
- Coco linen fitted sheet, $98 (was $140)
Moose Knuckles
Montreal-based Moose Knuckles has 30 percent off select full-price outerwear, including some of its most popular silhouettes.
- Moose Knuckles Kakwa Parka, $623 (was $890)
- Moose Knuckles Sheep Creek Vest, $343 (was $420)
Norden
Norden manufactures outerwear from 100 percent recycled materials and is offering 30 percent plus a free accessory on Black Friday, and then 30 percent off again on Cyber Monday.
- Norden Ari Oxford Parka, $381.50 (was $545)
- Norden Kal Pongee Puffer, $297.50 (was $425)
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Canada is doing up to 40 percent off certain apparel and footwear and deals are shoppable both online and IRL.
- Heritage T-shirt by Champion, $27 (was $45)
- Backpack by Herschel, $42 (was $70)
- Malmo hoodie by Kappa, $66 (was $110)
Peace Collective
Toronto apparel brand got to an early start with their Peace Week sale, which is on now until November 29. They’re offering up to 60 percent off site-wide.
- Toronto Raptors tonal hoodie, $56 (was $80)
- Stop the Hate tonal crewneck, $49 (was $70)
- Mental Health Matters tonal jogger, $52.50 (was $75)
Peloton
Pelton’s Black Friday sale is attempting to make its bikes and programs relatively more affordable for the masses. Key word: “relatively.”
- Peloton Bike + Basic, $2,845 (was $3,295)
Reigning Champ
Vancouver athletic wear brand Reigning Champ is offering 25-35 percent off a lineup of classic and season styles for men and women. Sign up to receive early access to their Black Friday sale, which goes live to the public this Friday.
Sony
Sony’s doing discounts on certain PlayStation games and subscriptions. Sales run now until November 30.
- FAR CRY 6 Standard Edition PS4 & PS5: $53.59 (was $79.99)
- NBA 2K22 for PS5: $44.99 (was $89.99)
- NBA 2K22 for PS4: $39.99 (was $79.99)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Cross-Gen Bundle PS4 & PS5: $44.99 (was $89.99)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: $39.99 (was $79.99)
Sport Chek
Apparel brands like Nike and Adidas are both on sale at Sport Check this Black Friday, as well as fitness electronics like Fitbit, GoPro and JLB, with discounts reaching up to 60 percent off.
- Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Fitness Tracker + GPS, $168.98 (was $229)
- GoPro HERO10 Black 5.3K Action Camera, $579.98 (was $649)
- JBL Endurance Peak II Waterproof True Wireless Sport In-Ear Headphones, $89.98 (was $149)
Visions Electronics
The Canadian electronics company has several noteworthy pre-Black Friday deals that are active now, with more sales coming later in the week.
- Apple AirPods with Charging Case, $149 (was $179)
- Sylvania 32” Bluetooth Sound Bar with Bluetooth and Remote Control, $34 (was $69)
- JBL Live 650Btnc Wireless Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $148 (was $299)
- Arlo Essential Wire-Free Spotlight Camera, $329.00 (was $469.99)
Vitaly
Futuristic Canadian jewellery brand Vitaly is offering up to 65 percent off some of their staples, from chains to rings to all manner of bling.
- Kabel Cuban-link chains, $77.70 (was $111)
- Gridlock ring, $63.70 (was $91)
- Frenzy choker, $100.10 (was $143)
WestJet
Westjet is previewing some of its Black Friday offerings and while prices vary depending on where you’re departing from, there are also deals to be had for cross-country and international travel.
- Vancouver to Toronto, $114 one way leaving January 11, 2022
- Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, FL, $137 one way leaving December 7, 2021
- Toronto to London, UK, $278 one way leaving January 25, 2022
- Edmonton to Las Vegas, $140 one way leaving January 14, 2022