Christmas turkey prices 2026 in Canada
This week the lowest turkey price per lb in Ontario is $1.75/lb at Metro. A good price is under $1.99/lb.
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Friday, December 25, 2026
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This week's lowest prices
Sorted by price per lb in Ontario. Whole turkeys only. Per-kg prices are converted to per lb.
| Store | Product | Size | Flyer price | Price per lb | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Jeune Dindon Flamingo | Flamingo Frozen Young Turkey | — | $1.75 | $1.75/lb | Nov 12–Nov 18 |
| Metro | Jeune Dindon Butterball | Butterball Frozen Young Turkey | — | $2.99 | $2.99/lb | Nov 12–Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is turkey cheapest this week in Ontario?
Jeune Dindon Flamingo | Flamingo Frozen Young Turkey at Metro, at $1.75/lb ($1.75 for the flyer item, valid to November 18).
What is a good price for turkey?
Under $1.99/lb. Over 66 earlier flyer prices, the typical price was $2.49/lb, and one in four was $1.99/lb or less.
When is the best time to buy a Christmas turkey?
Whole turkey flyer prices usually drop in the two to three weeks before Christmas (Friday, December 25, 2026), when stores compete for the holiday meal. A frozen bird keeps, so you can buy at a low price and thaw it in the fridge (about one day per 4 to 5 lb).
How do you compare turkey prices?
We compare whole turkeys by the price per pound printed in the flyer. When a flyer prints a price per kilogram, we convert it (1 kg = 2.2046 lb) so every store is on the same scale.
How big a turkey do I need?
Plan on about 1 to 1.5 lb of whole turkey per person. A 14 lb bird feeds about 10 to 14 people, with some leftovers.
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