Curbside pickup is now standard at major Canadian retailers, but availability varies by location and product category. Here is the current landscape as of March 2026:
Grocery & General Retail
- Walmart Canada — curbside pickup at most locations for groceries, general merchandise, and electronics. Order online, drive to designated spot, they load your car.
- Costco — select locations offer curbside for online orders. Availability varies by warehouse; check your local store.
- Loblaws (Loblaws, No Frills, Reno Depot) — curbside available at most locations for groceries and home improvement items.
- Sobeys/Safeway — curbside pickup available across Atlantic and Western Canada locations.
- Metro — available in Ontario and Quebec for grocery orders.
- Save-on-Foods — curbside at BC and Alberta locations.
Specialty Retail
- Best Buy Canada — curbside available for electronics and appliances at most stores.
- Home Depot Canada — curbside for online orders at most locations.
- PetSmart Canada — curbside available for pet supplies and medications.
- Canadian Tire — select locations; check your store for availability.
How It Works
- Order online through the store's website or app.
- Select 'Curbside Pickup' at checkout (some stores call it 'Buy Online Pickup in Store' or BOPIS).
- Choose your pickup time window.
- Drive to the store at your scheduled time, park in the designated curbside zone.
- Staff load your car — no need to leave your vehicle.
Pro tip: Availability varies wildly by location and product. Before ordering, check the store's website for your specific postal code — many rural areas do not offer curbside yet. During peak hours (evenings, weekends), curbside pickup times may be 2-4 hours out. Best strategy: order in the morning for same-day or next-day pickup during off-peak times.