No one wants to be the empty-handed elf at Christmas. To avoid the perfect gift arriving on Dec. 27, we’ve taken stock of the most in-demand presents from the most reliable retailers with firm cut-off shopping dates.
December 2021 shipping deadline for Indigo
Canadian retailer has some lovely stuff that’s already made our gift list (like this , , five-in-one gold pen) and dates are posted to the website (urban centres is Dec. 14; other parts of Canada is Dec. 12). If those deadlines pass, there is a rush-shipping option (for an extra fee).
While browsing, we found a few more gifts that we love, including this , a exclusive to Indigo (which is great for a collector) and an .
Use your Amazon Prime membership to shop B.C. brands
Did you know that there’s a local business section on Amazon called that allows users to filter by province? There’s a robust selection of and there’s plenty of gift options (look for the “Arrives before Christmas” detail in the price box), including high-quality winter gear for kids from , yoga mats and women’s floral scarves by .
December 2021 shipping deadline for Sephora
Our skin care, grooming and beauty gift guide was full of picks from Sephora (like and ); there is no shipping deadline posted but shoppers will get an estimated arrival date at checkout. Keep in mind that some products (like or perfume) will be shipped by ground, which can be considerably slower.
December 2021 shipping deadline for lululemon
The Vancouver athleisure giant keeps it simple with its clear-cut shipping date: order by Dec. 17 to receive by Dec. 24 (for FedEx deliveries). If you know a pair of the super popular or a are on your list, check it off soon.
December 2021 shipping deadline for Joe Fresh
The holiday order deadline is very tight: Dec. 8 is the recommended last day for B.C. orders.
December 2021 shipping deadline for Well.ca
is a fantastic online shopping resource because of its wide range of products, from to . It has loads of Canadian brands; unfortunately, the B.C. shipping time is TBD, with no .
December 2021 shipping deadline for Best Buy
doesn’t have a list of cut-off dates. However, there are a few considerations for holiday orders: larger pieces that require scheduled delivery (like furniture and appliances) and Marketplace items do not fall under standard delivery. (To be sure, look for the “sold and shipped by Best Buy” note on the right side of product pages.) If possible, order and collect at a nearby store. There are some perks to still working through the your shopping list now: on laptops, wearable tech and video games are already up.
December 2021 shipping deadline for SportChek
It can take up to nine business days for a delivery to go from cart to door, but with heavier volumes around packages, there are no guarantees. But for those confident that the delivery gods are on their side, there are some great outdoor gifts to be found, like a , a and a .
December 2021 shipping deadlines for Old Navy and the Gap
and the ship packages from within Canada with multiple delivery options (free, standard, two-day and priority); there’s no set deadline and there will be an estimated date available at checkout based on postal code.
December 2021 shipping deadlines for Dynamite
standard shipping deadline has passed but the express deadline is Dec. 13. There’s a caveat for B.C.: an extra 10 days are added to delivery. (But for a New Year’s Eve party, there’s plenty of .)
December 2021 shipping deadline for The Bay
shipping deadline is just around the corner (Dec. 10) with a little more leeway for express shipping (Dec. 18). This soft blanket in the signature is a prime holiday pick.
December 2021 shipping deadline for Canada Post
If you were hoping to get a package across Canada via regular parcel service, the cut-off date is looming (Dec. 9). Regional mail (ie: Vancouver to Victoria) is Dec. 15 and local mail is Dec. 20. For more details, check out the Canada Post calendar . Given that B.C. has been dealing with some extreme weather, a few days of extra cushion is a good idea.
