The Best Black Friday Sales 2023: What To Shop When
We love great deals and we cannot lie—and we know you do, too. Black Friday sales are an excellent time to start crossing off items on your holiday shopping list, or to treat yourself (or both—you make the rules!)
The sheer volume of sales can make finding the best deals overwhelming. So the Chatelaine team has narrowed down the best Black Friday sales for fashion, home and beauty—including great deals from some of our favourite Canadian brands. Our goal? To help you navigate this sales event more strategically. Happy Black Friday shopping!
When is Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday falls the day after American Thanksgiving; this year, it's on Friday, November 24.
The Black Friday concept originally came from the idea that stores, after operating at a loss—a.k.a. "in the red"—for most of the year, went "into the black" on the day after Thanksgiving, when Americans traditionally start their Christmas shopping.
While Black Friday originated state-side, Black Friday sales are incredibly popular in Canada, too.
The Best Black Friday Sales to Shop in Canada: Fashion
Need a new swimsuit? We love that Andie Swim makes its suits with some recycled materials—and is in the process of transitioning its entire lineup to recycled nylon. Its suits are made in factories in China and Sri Lanka that are inspected annually, at random, to ensure that workers have safe conditions, fair wages and paid time off. Oh, and Mindy Kaling is a fan.
For its Black Friday 2023 sale, the more you shop the more you'll save. Andie Swim is offering 20 percent off of purchases of $149 or more, 30 percent off purchases of $150 to $249, and 40 percent off of purchases of $250 or more.
From Sunday, November 26 at 5:oo p.m., there's a sitewide 40 percent off discount, with exchange or store credit available.
On Monday November 27 to Tuesday November 28, there's a 40 percent discount using the discount code BCFM. All sales final.
The iconic Canadian denim brand is offering one of the hottest deals around for Black Friday: 50 percent site-wide, meaning this chic white fleece jacket could be yours for $50.
Best of all? You can shop for early Black Friday deals, as the sale actually starts on Wednesday, November 22.
Not familiar with Dr. Liza? The Toronto-based doctor of osteopathy is a posture expert who has helped celebrities like George Clooney and Jennifer Lawrence master their red carpet walks. She's also the brain behind Dr. Liza Shoes, a line of incredibly stylish comfort footwear.
To celebrate Dr. Liza's birthday, the brand is offering several very generous early Black Friday sales.
On November 16 at 12:00 a.m., there's a one-hour door crasher sale: 70 percent off of all purchases greater than $500. From 1:00 a.m. onwards, the brand is offering 65 percent off of purchases greater than $250.
And from November 17 to 28, the brand is offering 60 percent off of purchases greater than $250.
Looking to add trendy earrings, necklaces and anklets to your collection? Toronto jewellery designer Jenny Bird has you covered with a selection of chunky gold and silver pieces you'll wear on repeat.
For Black Friday, you'll find discounts up to 60 percent off selected items, including bestselling styles.
For comfy basics at great prices, Joe Fresh is the place to go. Whether you're shopping in-store or online, there's plenty of Black Friday deals to be had.
From November 16 to November 23, you'll be able to shop a pre-Black Friday discount of 30 percent off selected styles. From November 24 to November 26, *almost* everything in-store and online will be 25 percent off.
Club Monaco is offering early access to its off-the-charts-good Black Friday deal: 40 percent off sitewide, available now with the code CZNLB93QXF9DD629.
If you’d like to gift someone special (or yourself) with a gorgeous cashmere sweater, now is the time!
Vancouver-based DU/ER is offering 50 percent off of select denim styles from November 20 to 27.
There are also special deals on its Winter Denim collection starting November 24—including the super-cute Performance Denim Jumpsuit.
Founded in Montreal, the sustainable fashion brand is offering 30 percent off site-wide from November 22 to November 26. (We're seriously considering this gorgeous forest green parka.)
There's also a Cyber Monday sale. Starting on Monday, November 27, the brand is offering select items up to 40 percent off.
The Canadian book and lifestyle retailer is offering plenty of 30 percent off deals running from November 20 to 26, including:
- 30 percent off the best books of the season: Heather’s Picks, Staff Picks, Best Books of the Year and BookTok Favourites, in addition to box sets for adults and kids.
- 30 percent off pajamas and accessories: Hats, scarves, gloves, travel supplies, slippers and more.
- 30 percent off stationery: Agendas, calendars, notebooks, journals, office supplies and more.
Minimalist jewellery brand Mejuri—which is based in Toronto—is offering a 20 percent discount on purchases of $150 or more, with advance access for Mejuri+ Membership Program members. (Here's how to become one.)
Members have early access to the Black Friday sale, from November 13 to 19.
The sale opens to all on Monday November 20 and runs until Tuesday, November 28.
Earlier this year we tested carry-on suitcases from a variety of brands, and the Monos Carry-On Pro was our overall favourite. We loved its strong handle, smooth wheels and slew of organizational features.
For Black Friday, the brand is offering a base discount of 15 percent off, with additional savings for the following colourways: Midnight Black, Stellar White, Sage Green, Terracotta and Terrazzo (shown above).
Also check out the site for various pre- and post-Black Friday deals, starting on November 8 and running until December 3.
Toronto-based OKAYOK is a made-in-Canada brand and its comfy, cheery socks are a Chatelaine editor favourite.
For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, get $5 off on each pair of socks when you purchase three pairs.
There are also other bundle discounts on various products, and free shipping on purchases over $125 from November 22 to 27.
The incredibly popular Swiss running brand On is offering a great Black Friday deal—buy one get one free—accompanied by a give-back.
From November 22 to November 28, use the code GIVEBACK to get the lesser item in your order for free; the brand will also donate an item to its social impact program Right to Run, which helps kids and adults get outdoors and get running.
Iconic Canadian retailer Reitmans has a bevy of deals for Black Friday.
From November 16 to 22, the brand is offering 40 percent off of a different category each day—including party looks, sleepwear, sweaters and more.
From November 23 to 27, there are discounts of up to 50 percent off of *everything,* plus free delivery.
The Best Black Friday Sales to Shop in Canada: Home
The Vancouver-based furniture brand is offering up to 30 percent off of more than 600 products for Black Friday.
Lots of living room and decor items will be including in the sale, which is running from November 13 to 27.
If you’re looking to splash out on a Diptyque candle—yes they are expensive, yes they smell amazing—the brand is offering a free gift with purchases over $175: two mini candles in two of its most iconic scents: Baies and Feu de Bois. The offer runs from November 20 to November 27 with the code CYBER23.
You know we love the Endy mattress. If you're considering buying one, there's no better time.
From November 4 to 25, the brand is offering a great gift with every mattress purchase: an Essential Sleep Set—including a pillow, sheets, mattress protector and duvet—worth $570.
Canadian cookware brand Kilne is offering 10 percent off site wide—including knives, dishes, utensils and flatware—starting on November 10 and running until November 27.
The incredibly popular pizza oven brand has a slate of delicious discounts for Black Friday.
Many of its ovens—including the Koda, shown above—are between 20 and 30 percent off, while accessories, including pizza peels and cast iron pans, are 20 percent off.
If you’re curious about the cult favourite Always Pan, now is your time.
The standard size pan is on sale right now for $129 (from $200) until November 28, with additional deals on tableware, cookware and more.
Vancouver-based furniture brand Sundays is offering 30 percent off almost everything—including big-ticket items, like sectionals—running from Thursday November 9 to Monday, November 28.
We love this Vancouver-based brand's linen sheets and also its co-founder's super-cool personal style.
Receive 25 percent off sitewide until November 27, plus additional doorcrasher deals.
The Best Black Friday Sales to Shop in Canada: Beauty
If someone on your gift list is longing for a Dyson hair tool, look for Black Friday discounts from November 16 to 30. (And this brand rarely goes on sale.)
- $100 off Dyson Supersonic, including holiday sets This super fast-drying hair dryer has a cult following.
- $100 off Dyson Corrale, including holiday sets Promises to straighten hair with less heat and half the damage. (We also love that it can go cordless.)
- $150 off Dyson Airwrap, including holiday sets This multitasking tool both dries and styles hair.
- $100 off Dyson Airstrait Another multitasker that both dries and straightens.
Toronto-based Graydon Skincare offers a curated line of gentle, vegan and cruelty-free products formulated with active ingredients like collagen, peptides, vitamin C and probiotics. (If you're looking to switch up your routine, we love the sensitive skin-friendly Skin Stuff face and eye cream, which contains soothing ceramides.)
For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the brand is offering 20 percent off purchases of two items, or 30 percent off purchases of three items or more.
The Toronto-based skincare brand is doing things a bit differently for Black Friday.
You can receive 23 percent off its cult products—including the Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner and Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA—every day in November except for Black Friday, when both its site and its stores will be closed.
Want more beauty bargains? Here are our picks for the best Black Friday beauty deals on Amazon.
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