I compared grocery flyers for this week (Mar 5–11)… here’s the easiest way I found to save $30–$50

Groceries in Canada are getting ridiculous, so I started doing something simple before shopping: checking all the weekly flyers first.

I used this site to compare them:
https://www.flyers-on-line.com/

It basically shows flyers from stores like Walmart, No Frills, Super C, Metro, Maxi, FreshCo, Food Basics, etc. in one place.

After doing this for a few weeks, here are the 6 tricks that actually lowered my grocery bill:

1. Never start with a grocery list
Start with the flyers, not the list.

If chicken, pasta, or vegetables are on sale somewhere, that decides what I cook that week.

Example:
• Chicken sale → stir fry / tacos
• Pasta deal → pasta dinners
• Veggie specials → soups or roasted trays

2. Different stores are good for different things

From what I see most weeks:

• No Frills / FreshCo / Food Basics → cheapest basics
• Super C / Maxi → strong meat & produce deals
• Walmart → packaged foods and household stuff

No single store is cheapest for everything.

3. Store brands save way more than people think

I used to avoid them, but honestly:

• No Name
• President’s Choice
• Great Value
• Selection

A lot of the time it's the same product for way less.

4. Points programs actually help

If you're already shopping there, stack them with sales:

• PC Optimum
• Moi Rewards (Metro)
• Walmart Rewards

It’s basically extra free groceries over time.

5. Stock up when something is really cheap

If these go on sale, I buy extra:

• pasta
• rice
• canned food
• frozen vegetables
• cleaning supplies

Future you will thank you when prices go back up.

6. Flyers save way more than coupons

People focus on coupons, but flyer deals are where the big savings actually are.

Comparing flyers takes maybe 5 minutes and usually saves me $30–$50 per trip.

Question for everyone:
Which grocery store has the best deals in your area right now?
And are there any hidden cheap stores people should know about?