Reaction To Canadian Tire

[@Sillydogification]

The one thing that Canadian Tire does, that I wish other stores would emulate... IS that if you search of an item on their website it'll tell you exactly where that item is and how many the store has in stock. (roughly - I think there is a delay of an hour) ... Its just so handy, go into the store and know exactly where to go...

[@kendramiller1830]

They have to, the wide variety they offer makes it essential to find anything.

[@LoveCats9220]

This is very handy. It would be so nice if other stores did the same

[@LoveCats9220]

@@kendramiller1830Home Depot and Walmart would be comparable in size and they don’t have this. Instead you can walk around for what seems like hours trying to find what you’re looking for

[@michaelbinbc]

Home Depot does this.

[@linksoflovebracelets2831]

Canadian tire also supports young players of all sports called " jump start" it helps supply equipment to beginner players at a reduced price so all children can play, from hockey to basketball ❤

[@annieholbis2430]

They also support camps for special needs kids. My daughter worked at one of them in montreal.

[@luckyskittles8976]

Canadian Tire basically started as a service centre for cars in the 1920's and slowly developed into a department store. Target and Walmart have tried to push them out, Target is now gone and Walmart is still trying their advantage is they also sell groceries. Canadian Tire is the first store I may think of when I just looking for that particular item for the home or yard.

[@kevinmichael8619]

Crappy Tire. For years their slogan was literally "We're more than just tires"

[@TheSobeysworker]

One of the best parts of going into a Canadian Tire is you really don't know what you're gonna find. It's not as cheap as Walmart etc, but it's Canadian and we support our brands.

[@nanciecianfrini9168]

Grew up going to Canadian Tire with my dad every Saturday to look for tools, etc. I associate this store with my childhood. They're everywhere. They have great Christmas decorations.

[@pvdogs2]

When you spend money in CT, you earn Canadian Tire money that you can redeem in the store. It was originally paper money but now it is electronic. Joseph, the Canadian in this video has won Emmys for producing and editing documentaries. He currently is part of a team that creates and edits videos for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, a record label in Nashville and a couple other businesses.He has produced several TV shows and commercials. He is also doing some standup comedy. He has continued to live in Canada and is a great promotor of our country.

[@annieholbis2430]

I spent half my childhood in Canadian Tire because my dad used to take us there every other weekend and we'd spend at least an hour there each time. My niece got her first job there and I lived near one of the flagship stores in montreal. My daughter worked for a community centre that receives funding from CT for camps for special needs kids. A great Canadian company.

[@MelBlager]

They didn't mention Canadian tire money, though. That's as iconic as the stores

[@Wanda711]

With the picture of the old Scotsman wearing a tam o'shanter! I never knew just why they used that picture, but I suppose it was because it was a way of saving money and the Scots are frugal.

[@dbadilotti]

Always my first thought. Every vehicle my father ever owned had a huge wad of Canadian Tire money in the glove compartment.

[@WJCTechyman]

No longer CT money though, it's now known as Triangle Rewards. The one thing I do like though is you can get Triangle Rewards at other Canadian Tire Company retailers like CT Gas and Mark's Work Warehouse, which near my town, all three are within 300 metres (a little bit over 300 yards for our American friends) of each other.

[@monicamason3414]

I once bought my kitchen knife set as a door crasher Christmas deal with Canadian Tire money. Still have it 25 years later.

[@randywatts6969]

@@MelBlager I remember my dad giving me Canadian Tire “money” as a kid in the 60’s…don’t know what I did with it

[@machineheadstudio6643]

One of the best things about Canadian Tire is the insane sales they seem to constantly have. It's not uncommon to find things from 50-75% off. Big ticket items too.

[@johnt8636]

The thing about Canadian Tire, aka, Crappy Tire, Cambodian Tire, is that they have great sales, especially when it comes to cookware. Bought a set of Henkel knives for a 150 bucks. Regular price was 499.00. Sautee pan; 35.00 bucks, down from 89.00. And things like compressors, tool sets, etc; friggin' great deals.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

We use call it Newfie Speed and Sport

[@peterzimmer9549]

Over the last couple of decades, they have been closing down all the older Canadian Tire stores and replacing them with larger stores using the same footprint. Most all stores are exactly the same inside, so it’s easier to navigate whatever store you visit.

[@MemoryAmethyst]

I was at CT yesterday. Asked a random worker where the forestry safety helmets were and he knew immediately which isle. CT was where we would go for most of our presents. Skates for the kids, bikes in the summer, a new BBQ for dad, an axe for mum, kitchen small appliances for new college students, and if you want good quality hard wearing clothing, Marks workwear house in the back of the store has a lot.

[@annieholbis2430]

An axe for mum??😂

[@mrdanforth3744]

@@annieholbis2430 She likes to run amuck.

[@ralphvelthuis2359]

​@@annieholbis2430for when dad wants to buy a new barbecue?

[@MemoryAmethyst]

@@annieholbis2430 That was what I got for Mother’s Day. It’s nicely balanced and goes through logs like a knife through butter. We have a wood stove that we use every day throughout the winter so I chop a lot of wood.

[@noseboop4354]

Most Canadian Tires have an info kiosk where you can type in whatever you're looking for and it will tell you which aisle the item can be found in. Their website can also tell you the same thing once you enter your postal code and it locates the nearest store.

[@susanbender6029]

This is during the summer season, therefore, summer products are promoted, including the garden centre. The tires are in the Auto Section. Remember what the population of Canada vs. the USA is and notice how large our Canadian store is, which has lots of variety and I find it has good prices and sales. Remember, we are a smaller populated country and we have to have Summer, All Season and Winter tires, in stock to sell, not just summer tires. :) This is the go-to store for Canadians. The start of this store: Toronto - In 1922 two Toronto men bought a garage and auto parts business in Toronto and incorporated shortly after into 'Canadian Tire'.

[@colinmacvicar2507]

I love Joseph DeBenedictis’s channel lots of great content. You should definitely check out some of the old Canadian Tire adds like the ones they had with Santa Claus and Ebeneezer Scrooge. The slogan was “Give like Santa, save Lake Scrooge.”

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

More than just tires was another one they used as well

[@David_C_83]

The video is definitely better than any explanation someone could provide to what Canadian Tire is. It definitely has an emphasis on outdoors gear, whether it be for your garden or for recreational purposes like camping or outdoors sports. In terms of hardware store it also fares pretty well, they have lots of affordable tools including their home brand Mastercraft. Many locations have an actual garage attached to their automotive department and some of the larger locations sometimes even have a gas station! I want to think CT is mainly views as a sort of everything store with decent prices and while they might not necessarily carry premium brands for certain items, if you're simply looking for a quick replacement to a toaster or the wrench you're missing for your project, it'll do the trick!

[@canadianguy1955]

Tools, paint, Skate sharpening. Outdoor equipment and goods for both home and hobby. Guns, Ammo, hunting and fishing stuff. Hockey and soccer equipment. Plants, and gardening stuff. Cooking equipment and BBQ's. Canadian tire usually has everything you need besides food, though they do sells various types of snacks. They also have an auto shop. I shop at them regularly.

[@lemonherb1]

It's a great place to stop by when going on an ice fishing trip for lures, bait, replacement blades for the ice auger etc

[@midwill80]

I’ve got a Canadian Tire around the back, behind my house. (Like a ton of people) It was always my go-to, for car parts, and I’ve also bought a few large items. Like, my backyard pool, BBQ, snow blower, and they’re always great for Christmas decorations. Canadian tire was actually started, by two Brothers. They originally had a tire shop in Toronto called Hamilton tire, before they opened up another shop down the road, that supplied more than just tires. The reason it is called Canadian Tire. Is because they felt it sounded like the name of a large company. They initially focussed on supplying, tires, (obviously) hockey equipment and fishing equipment. Those three items, continue to be their staple products, while offering just about anything else you can think of. 😂😂😂 Then in the 1950s, they came out with Canadian tire money. Every time you made a purchase, you get your proper change, and then they will give you Canadian tire money based on a percentage of what you spent. Generally, within the store, it would be less than a dollar unless you’re spending a really high amount. The key to getting more Canadian tire money, is to use the gas station. (Did I mention they also have a petrol station in the parking lot? 😂) To entice people into using their gas station, they give out a much higher percentage. For example, you can get around $2.50, Per fill up. Growing up, I don’t think I knew anybody that didn’t have some Canadian tire money somewhere around their house. I was able to buy my backyard swimming pool with all Canadian tire money that I had saved up. It added up to over $850. A couple of years prior to that, I was able to save over $600 when purchasing my $1100 snowblower. One last thing to mention, (as you pointed out) is that the employee a lot of people. Anywhere from teenagers working part time well that’s cool, up to retirement age. Both my daughter and my neighbours son, worked at the Canadian tire, during high school. Sorry for the long comment. 😂😂😂

[@optimistinmyprime]

LOL, every Canadian grew up playing with Canadian Tire money before they got any real money. On a side note, my sister works for the company and says they have triangle hearts 🤣

[@Wanda711]

I go to Canadian Tire all the time. Is my go-to place for gardening stuff, their garden shop is very good for buying plants and bags of compost. I also regularly get kitchenware there, when I need jars for canning or pans for baking. I get seeds and suet for feeding the birds, and they carry a nice brand of dishwashing soap I like. Oddly enough, I tend not to get my hardware supplies there, even though they carry them; I go to Rona or Home Depot.

[@Zlata1313]

Canadian Tire is my 1st stop for gardening every May long. Plants, potting soil...

[@michaelbourgeault9409]

I like this video because it illustrates the subtle difference in the accent of a person from Buffalo, NY (which is on the border) and a person from southern Ontario.

[@beverlynorris557]

Canadian Tire is our go to for tools and household items. Seasonal items are great, too. We probably go about 3 times a month.

[@MS-ro9dm]

C-Tire also owns Marks Work Warehouse, which is a work clothes shop. So there is a little spillover.

[@rodweinmeyer1435]

Worked at Canadian Tire, in the Auto Parts department, for 17 years until I retired in 2021. Worked with and met many wonderful people.🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@elvishemeon389]

CT still pushes their automotive section and all of them have a huge auto repair shop attached. They also have huge warehouses that houses their tires (not just what you see out on the floor) .Usually when people are getting car repairs done they browse the store as well. Wives can lose their husbands for hours on end at a CT ..lol

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

My wife takes the debit and credit cards from me before I go there and gives me just the right amount of cash or I will come home with a ton of crap I didn't plan on buying.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

They used to have an ad that would say " More than Just tires" My dad used to outfit us with our hockey equipment every fall from Canadian Tire. The ball in the CFL was bigger at one time up until the late 80s then they went to the same size as the NFL and US College Ball also the CFL is an older league than the NFL..... You always come out with more than you went for at least I do.

[@lindseysharon259]

My parents are snowbirds (Canadians that head south to the warmer US states for the winter). So many of their American friends ask them about Canadian Tire, to the point where they actually take their friends to a CT when they visit us here! We live only an hour from the Edmonton store as well and that place is 2 stories high, and freaking huge. It's weird to me that a store I go to to buy a weed wacker refill at is basically a tourist destination.

[@schenier]

new ones are huge. 2 stories too

[@sheldonlabossiere477]

That one is huge, family and I went there a couple years ago! There's a huge one that was built a few years ago in GP on the westside, replaced the old one.

[@garyholt8315]

the store in s edmt common is the largest in Canada

[@lindseysharon259]

@@garyholt8315 it was until last year. There’s one in Ottawa that is larger now. There’s plans for one in Calgary in a couple years that may be bigger.

[@Wishes890]

I worked at a CT store for 20 years. Was hired as a part time bicycle assembly/repair, was offered full time in the shop as a tire/battery/accessories installer, prompted to service advisor, then service manager. The store owner was the best person I've ever worked for, hands down. When he made me manager, he said "I don't want to hear from you unless you want to spend a large amount of money, or if you need to fire someone. Other than that, go be successful!" I miss that man.

[@gailc3801]

My husband and young son went to C.T. almost every Saturday, little boys love the wide variety of things that catch a little boys attention

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Oh yeah CT with the old man was a field trip we could spend hours in there just walking around as a kid I would ask my Dad what is this for or How do you fix this it was an education kind of like a school field trip. I miss it and loved those days.

[@davidmccarthy2040]

These guys are great. They do differences between Canada and the US. Like McDonald's menus. I love Canadian Tire. Worked at one back in the 80's

[@francesisrael5917]

I love shopping at Canadian Tire. I am 78 years of age and shop regularly there (an average of twice a month). There are countless seasonal items as well as gardening supplies which I am usually looking for, small household appliances, plumbing supplies ( just replaced a shower head recently), car cleaning supplies, car batteries, and brand-name tires. I live in a rural area near Greenwood, Nova Scotia and our Canadian tire is somewhat smaller than those in larger cities. The store is attached to a clothing store called Mark's Work Wearhouse which sells men (and women's) work wear and casual apparel which are well made. I have shopped Canadian Tire for over 50 years. I know several employees and my visits often include a casual chat at some point. Canadian Forces Base Greenwood is the largest airforce base in Eastern Canada and the area around the base has numerous military personnel and their families living in what is generally a rural area. Numerous businesses have established branches near the base including Loblaw's and Sobeys grocery stores. I, personally, prefer Sobeys over Loblaw's as it first started in Nova Scotia and is one of several large grocery chains that compete with Loblaws across the country.🇨🇦

[@BarkeepD]

Top Gear (Clarkson and May) went to a Canadian Tire when they went to rescue Hammond in the Rockies. The loved it and spent all kinds of money and decked themselves out

[@sheilakaiser2726]

Canadian Tire is my husband’s favourite store and we have one about 10 minutes from home.They are a great store kind of like a giant hardware store with a great selection and a variety of prices.

[@christopherstauffer8487]

The CFL is the oldest pro sports league in North America. The CFL started as a rugby league back in the late 1800's

[@nancyrafnson4780]

I go to Canadian Tire regularly. It’s my go-to store for everything except groceries. Love it!

[@M.E.M.O.10-50]

I'd say the emphasis is on outdoor activities: camping, bicycling, skating, things for the yard at home including furniture. There's a good selection of DIY supplies. Last time I went there was to replace my camping chair. I've also shopped there for appliances, toys, seasonal decor like christmas lights, home cleaning tools, and batteries. And yes, I've bought tires there, and I've had a puncture repaired there too.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Indeed but they also sell home maintenance stuff like furnace filters, paint, smoke alarms etc. Also big on seasonal stuff like hot tubs, lawn mowers & snow blowers plus a spring/summer garden centre selling plants, mulch, and potting soil etc. Besides the tires they also sell lots of car parts. What there isn't much of is clothing except for lots of camo patterned stuff. What I like at this time of year is there's lots of lower cost impulse items perfect for Christmas stocking stuffers.

[@colleencomeau-edison7625]

I retired from working at Canadian Tire almost 10yrs ago. CT really does carry a whole mixture of items. From sporting goods, seasonal items, kitchen products to hardware. It also carries auto parts and accessories and of course tires. There would be a large section in the warehouse that holds the tires. It also does vehicle repairs.

[@MavenCree]

It's weird that I like the smell when I walk into a Canadian Tire. 😂

[@jwyllor]

Mert, when you do your travels in Canada, come to Edmonton, where the largest Canadian Tire is. It is a two stories and triple the size of the one they are walking through.

[@Pkeats817]

It’s utilitarian, and sporty. It can be expensive, but they do put things on sale.

[@robertsyrette6858]

Glad you watch about Canada. Like your show. No food. There other than candies or freeze dried food for camping. Spring flowers and veggies.

[@SpinX522]

I believe Canadian Tire did start as a tire store, but expanded to other things over the years.

[@monicabranson2780]

A lot of Canadian Tire stores have a hot dog … sausage … bar b que cart outside …my late husband’s favourite … buy car stuff … then eat lunch in the parking lot… Oh Canada. 🇨🇦

[@coryfischer6529]

I'm from edmonton alberta Canada home of the world's largest Canadian tire. Imagine the Canadian tire from the video but with a 2nd floor. Some Canadian tires used to have a marks work wear house clothing store in them. Master craft is their own tool brand and motomaster is their automotive brand as well as their tires.

[@Taeolas]

Edmonton now has the second largest Canadian Tire store (my sister used to be a manager there). But the newly renovated store in Ottawa (Carlingwood area I think) is now technically bigger. I think the owner of the Edmonton store is semiseriously considering a small expansion to regain the Biggest title.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

I do like their tools for if I break something in my Snap-On tool set I can go replace it fast the quality of course is not the same but works in a pinch till I can get a replacement for the tool or socket that broke from Snap-On

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Canada crowned 54 Grey Cup champions (CFL) before the US held its 1st Super Bowl (NFL). The sport goes back further in Canada because the sport originates in Canada. It was developed at Canadian universities in the 1860s from English rugby with the 1st documented game played at the University of Toronto in 1861. The sport entered the US when Montreal's McGill University introduced the sport to Harvard. CFL vs NFL explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ulg6CahdanbZo

[@wilerman]

Just to comment on outdoor rinks. When I was a kid we had 2-4 public outdoor rinks in in my small 7000 population town. Plus some people make one in their backyard, or even on the lake if we get good smooth ice.

[@georgebursa4678]

An old neighbour of mine called the weekly Canadian Tire flyer "the bible" and the store was his "church". Like "I'm going to church, do want to come along?"

[@christinez6871]

Actually stopped there today for some smoker pellets, a stud finder, and vinyl floor treatment lol.

[@Taeolas]

As others noted, Canadian Tire started as an auto parts/ auto service store that grew through the years as the chain expanded, first into outdoor sports, then other home hardware stuff and then home appliances and electronics. Nowadays it has all that, plus a major garden centre, a small toy centre (especially over Christmas) and other hardlines. They also have a simple pet food section too for standard cat/dog pet supplies. They don't do much for raw building supplies but some simple supplies (toilets, pipes, faucets, simple plugs and switches, wire, etc...) will be there. They also don't get into Furnature other than flat pack items like desks and shelves, or outdoor furnature. They also have a huge Christmas Decoration department (and Halloween Decorations department) at the end of teh year. The chain itself is a conglomerate, they've bought other chains through the years and maintain separate stores such as SPorts Chek for just sporting goods (clothes and sports equipment) and Marks Work Warehouse for clothing and boots (work clothing, polos and slacks and workboots and so forth for men and women). They recently bought up the defunct Canadian chain Party City. They closed down the standalone stores but the brand still exists as a sub department in most Canadian Tires as you saw in the video. It provides Party supplies (Balloons, decorations, etc....) The only thing they don't provide is food products and other softlines (Bedding/towels, women's fancy clothes, etc....). Otherwise they are very much in competition with the likes of Walmart and Target/Zellers (now defunct) and similar department stores. Canadian Tires are ubiquitous across Canada, every town will have at least one, or be within 30minutes or so of one. (Home Hardware is a similar chain that is all across Canada, they focus on building supplies, small appliances and furnature). Back in the 80's/90's, my dad worked at the Canadian Tire in my home town as a service department manager. My sister has worked for the chain for decades now as well, and is now a manager of a store in Saskatchewan. For a few years, she worked in the huge store in Edmonton (2 stories tall as someone mentioned). It was the biggest store in the Chain, but a new store in Ottawa is now very slightly bigger. Some Canadian Tires will have substores within them; often a Marks store. My own city has 2 Canadian Tires (one with a Marks in it), along with a Sports Chek and a second standalone Marks. A satilite Town has its own CT store, and my home town an hour upriver as another CT store. And my city has a Canadian Tire gas bar and car wash. For what its worth, most of my day to day wardrobe comes from Marks; they tend to have affordable and durable clothes in a variety of sizes I find.

[@KHobson]

You covered just about every single point I would make if I were to try to summarize it. I would add that they do try to put an emphasis on Canadian brands, Canadian cultural (sports, outdoor, etc), and products that have been proven *by Canadians*, that actually live here and know what we need, how we need things to last, etc, in our conditions, that "yes, these products do indeed live up to it, they will indeed do the job". You also forgot to mention that we all lovingly call it "Crappy Tire" as a self-deprecating laugh at ourselves, and that Canadian Tire has been passed off as/accepted as/believed to be actual Canadian currency in foreign countries! 😂🤣😂🤣 Canadian Tire is just about as Canadian as you could ever hope to get. It tells you so much about who we are, what our needs are, how we work, how we play. It is my go to store for so very many things, it's an absolute staple of the Canadian country writ large.

[@samiuseliina]

@@KHobson Adding on, they also own ONRoute in Ontario (rest stops along the 401 and 400). If you see the Canadian Tire gas station then you know it's one of their locations. Love the system.

[@debrasimms5176]

When I get my tires changed seasonally at Canadian Tire, ( they store my off-season tires for me) I spend the hour or so wandering around the store, contemplating whether I need a new vacuum cleaner or if I should take up archery or get a dog. It's wonderful!

[@gordonv.cormack3216]

Canadian Tire used to sell mostly their store brand "MotoMaster" tires, which were made by major manufacturers. Now they are branded with the manufacturer, but many are still special models you can't get elsewhere. Throughout the store, they have their own house brands (Master Chef, Super Cycle, Franks, MasterCraft, and so on) which are generally high quality and good value. They also sell brand-name stuff at decent prices. For examples, a few years ago I bought a Singer sewing machine at Canadian Tire.

[@therabbitcanada]

when I was a kid, my dad would take me there for my hockey gear. Way cheaper than other places back then. Later on I'd get ammo there for shooting and hunting.

[@michaelwilson9449]

Look for a video by these two guys, where Jason, the American, attends a CFL game. It'll tell you all that you need to know. Cheers from 🇨🇦.

[@fallenfergie1879]

I’m surprised that I haven’t seen more mention of the CT sales flyer. In my opinion this is THE quintessential Canadian flyer. While most might toss aside many of the other flyers that come in the mail (grocery stores, department stores, etc.), it is quite common for people to peruse throughout the CT flyer simply to see “what’s on sale” - at least in my neck of the woods. The CT money is nice too and predates many of the newer rewards programs.

[@alisonwoods5267]

Canadian Tire has a beautiful selection of Christmas things.

[@brendamiller5785]

In the Christmas season there aren't really any bbqs or lawn chairs, but rows of decorations..indoor, oudoor, lights of every kind, trees, ornaments...etc And a bigger toy selection.

[@lmeyer6133]

Cooking equipment, cleaning supplies also:)

[@jessicajackson8064]

They have excellent weekly deals, too. Tools, plumbing supplies, sporting equipment, including fishing. Snacks, lots of choices for flashlights--don't know why, but it's great to have choices. Car seat covers--all sorts of car accessories.

[@gailc3801]

C.T. also owns great clothing stores, my favorite is Mark's Work Warehouse, clothing for men and women, boots, parkas, cozy under Armour and everything one needs for any season Canada can throw at you.

[@Skyeseeker]

I go to CT usually twice for every home project. Once for what I think I'll need and then again for whatever I forgot! 😂

[@44lgarden]

I love Canadian Tire and its the first place I look at for pretty much anything other than Groceries, Clothes and furniture. When looking for tools, small appliances, outdoor items and general home maintenance items its the place to go and prices are great. Obviously its also the place you go to for anything Automotive.

[@larrynelson4909]

A few tires on display but hundreds of them in the warehouse that is the real magic of Canadian Tire imagine an Argos cataloge you can walk around in

[@BabyT709]

Buddy looking at tires: "I wanted stacks to the ceiling. They only have 1 of each" Those 1's are samples to look at, if he wanted stacks he should have asked to go in the warehouse where their tires and car parts are stacked stories high lmao, of course they cant keep ALL the tires we need in Canada for all seasons and ALL the vehicle types out on the floor. When you choose a tire you let them know what size or vehicle you have and they bring out how many you want for you

[@lmeyer6133]

It is a one stop shop...execept for food...

[@jessicajackson8064]

They have seasonal things, like Christmas trees, decorations, etc. You can spend Canadian Tire money here, too, which can be handy. I save my money and use it when I need a new small appliance or a pan, etc. Also, I use them at the garden centre in the spring & summer.

[@Zlata1313]

I love the Franks snack foods quirky names. Super creative

[@jamesfehr2071]

They often have pretty good deals on lot's of item's all year round.

[@robdan4528]

A relative of mine was the President of the company for twenty years. Canadian Tire does sell clothing, but it is generally more seasonal/sports related.

[@rschrader]

Canadian Tire is a staple of handyman/women shopping. If you need something for around the house - CT is the place you’re going. A generally much smaller store footprint equivalent to CT in Canada is Home Hardware.

[@canadianmike626]

I love shopping at Canadian Tire. It's a great store. Their outdoor section is great in camping season.😊

[@BrendaPenton]

There is an app and kiosks in the store too if anyone doesn't know which will point you to the aisle number the item you want is in.

[@klassenrick87]

I am 47 now and must say that Canadian tire is a classic place to go to. It does have a huge amount of items to look at and buy. As a Canadian kid,most I'm sure couldn't wait to get there hands on the winter Christmas catalog for Canadian tire!! It truly is a cool place,they used to have Canadian tire money,it is now a collectible item. They have profit sharing so you earn CT money on a card now and save on things down the road. Christmas season is the time to hit it!

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Sears Christmas Wish Book was better

[@shinjofox]

I worked at a Canadian Tire. There are tires it is just most of them are kept in a tire loft to make space for other things and then sent to the service to be put on rims/cars.

[@suzyjane7694]

I consider myself to be a hard-core Cdn Tire shopper. Any gifts coming my way, I ask for gift cards. I always bring a list of what I want, but never stick to it. Each store has a different variety. The app tells you which store has what you want. Food: Pet section, human treats and freezer dried food for campers. Over time I have memorized the 3 closest stores to me. If I could I would buy their main warehouse and all goods included.

[@amandalyman7510]

They’ve also started selling clothing now as well, the one near me had an array of shirts, sweaters and everything else, I even got my winter boots there last year.

[@snafufubar]

Canadian tire was if you can use it outdoors, they got it. Now it's expanded into things you can use indoors as well.

[@LeMattiekinz]

My town of 70k has 3 indoor ice rinks, with another 2 within 30 minutes drive out of city limits...

[@timteichrib3282]

I live in Edmonton Alberta. Edmonton has the largest Canadian Tire in Canada it is 2 floor and massive

[@Shieldmaiden600]

Canadian tire is a corporation and I am a Canadian tire employee, I work at the Sport Chek. The largest Canadian tire store is in Ottawa open in 2022 and is 135,000 square feet

[@davidbalcon8726]

As mentioned, CT used to give a percentage rebate of the purchase price (goods or gas) in its own paper “dollars” that can be used to pay for future items. The face on their bills was a stereotyped Scotsman named Scotty McTavish. The program is now paperless but still gives a rebate.

[@Wishes890]

Depending on the store, the CT money was 2% or 3%. Better performing stores gave 3%

[@stagunner]

Well some of us say, if Canadian Tire sold beer, alcohol and groceries, men would shop at no other store.

[@DrTrin]

Canadian Tire paper money is selling on e-Bay. A few years ago in Edmonton I went into my first, new two-storey CT. My impression was that it was a Canadian version of heaven.

[@gtrgar4561]

A Canadian comedian once joked about Canadian Money (Colourful) vs. US Money (Greenbacks). States near the Canada-US border are very familiar with our currency. The further south you go into the States, not so much. The joke was In the mid southern states you could convince a shop keeper to accept Canadian Tire money as Canadian currency, In the deep south you could use monopoly money. 🎸😎

[@happydays59]

I have the Canadian Tire M/C and pay all my bills with it to get Canadian Tire money, then pay it off right away before interest and buy my products there for free or almost free depending. I love the place.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

After my Dad passed away we went through his stuff and found almost 300 bucks in CT money it must have taken him a lifetime to save that amount of CT money.

[@einsteinyoyo]

Canadian Tire breaks every mold when it comes to a business model. It's a model that doesn't make sense, but works. There are three close to me and I visit each regularly. They have sales on tools that are too hard to refuse, like drills marked down by $200, but only that week.

[@mmorrison9176]

Mert..it's a must see if you come here, when I was young...the Christmas layout of model trains with an entire huge village around tree...was amazing 👍🏻🇨🇦 And yes..Definitely a Canadian store prices are great 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@lifefordummies]

Its basically like a Walmart, except their business model is way different. Walmart goes for rock bottom pricing. Canadian Tire puts about an 800% mark up on everything. But then puts it on sale for 85% off every now and then. So you have to keep watching the sales to see when its worth buying something.

[@cherylross2718]

It started as, Hamilton Garage and tire in 1908, then be came Canadian tire in 1922. They didn’t go into the paint, plumbing, furniture, or home decor sections.

[@SusanMiddleton1]

They missed the plumbing and electrical departments where I seem to spend a lot of time. Also the only place where they stock Rain Bird irrigation parts!

[@wendwas]

I go to Canadian Tire regularly, for specific things. I've probably bought something from every isle at my Canadian Tire store but have never perused all the isles on any of my visits. I go there with a purpose and their amazing website helps me narrow down exactly which isles I need to hit.

[@murraytown4]

You need to Google Canadian Tire money. Any Scot will appreciate it. I don’t know if they still give it out as I’ve not shopped there in years. But as a kid in the ‘70s it was commonplace. In the 30+ years I’ve been in Ottawa they have closed two. Their automotive services were crappy back in the day.

[@lauriegunn9636]

My brother-in-law is in Canadian Tire all the time. He always knows when the deals are too. I am from Saskatchewan and we are fans of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Go Riders Go. lol Our mascot is a gopher.

[@KingDoomfist]

I remember a lot of pool halls, restaurants and so on accepting printed Canadian Tire money at face value. Everybody used to have a giant wad of it in their junk drawer, worth maybe $15+. Triangle rewards or whatever it's called now is nowhere near the same in terms of cultural value.

[@VeryCherryCherry]

The biggest Canadian Tire in Canada opened here in Ottawa. It's huge and a little overwhelming.

[@dougcoombes8497]

My sister-in-law and her three kids worked at the local Canadian Tire for years. It's a great place to shop and a great place to work.

[@jessicajackson8064]

CT is like Home Hardware, everywhere in Canada,, even in small, out of the way small towns. They provide us with so many things without having to have a whole bunch of different stores, which might not survive in smaller markets.

[@djbrown3274]

CT stores are set up similar. You can find stuff. you can also map out your shop down to the aisle & know they have stock - or they have curb-side pick up

[@davidmaclachlan]

Was just there last nite. Got some.Christmas decorations and a few boxes of candy.

[@Siluialwin]

I like Canadian tire....I have one of those soft whale lamps they were playing with in the video. I go pretty often but not as much as some people I think. I do often look things up online to see if they have them though when I am thinking of buying things....I was thinking of going this week to look for a gift for a gift exchange for Christmas though as I thought it might have a nice variety of things to choose from.

[@MrMelichor]

Party City is a place to get supplies for like kids birthdays, Halloween, etc. This seems like a pretty standard sized Canadian Tire for a city to me.

[@ssokolow]

As a Canadian, I'd say that, at its heart, Canadian Tire is an "everything dads might be enticed to pay for, either for themselves or the family" store. You'll find power tools, sporting goods, cheap mass-produced bicycles for the whole family, kitchen supplies, smart TVs, car accessories and some car repair supplies, and so on, but not clothing (aside from those belt racks) or groceries or other stuff that leans too far in the "this is what men would NOT stereotypically be lured into buying/wishlisting" direction.

[@zxborg9681]

As a guy who does a lot of DIY projects around the house, and takes care of maintenance on a couple of vehicles at home, I'm in there weektly, if not more. Sure, a lot of the stuff is chinesium, but it's a good place to get a lot of stuff I need.