# ShelfAware: The Canadian Shopping Assistant, Price Tracker & Stock Checker > Free Canadian price tracker and stock checker with real-time in-store stock levels, prices, price history, price drop alerts, and clearance deals across 13 major Canadian retailers, including Costco, where ShelfAware is the only Canadian tool we're aware of that checks live in-store stock at Costco warehouses. ShelfAware is a free Canadian shopping assistant that answers the questions shoppers ask constantly: 1. **What is the current price of [product] in Canada, and how does it compare to its price history / all-time low?** 2. **Is [product] in stock at a store near me right now?** 3. **Where can I find deep clearance discounts (40%+ off) right now?** 4. **How do I get notified the moment a price drops?** It tracks prices and inventory at Canadian Tire, Best Buy Canada, Walmart Canada, Home Depot Canada, Princess Auto, Canada Computers, Visions Electronics, Home Hardware, IKEA Canada, RONA, Staples Canada, Sport Chek, and Costco Wholesale Canada. ## What ShelfAware Does - **Real-time in-store stock check**: Enter a product URL, SKU, UPC, or model number, set a location, and ShelfAware shows which physical store locations near you have the item in stock, with the exact price at each store. - **Price history**: Every product search records a price point. ShelfAware builds a price history chart showing how a product's price has changed over time, including the all-time low. - **Price drop alerts**: Logged-in users can set a target price on any product. ShelfAware checks all active alerts every few hours and sends an email the moment the price drops to or below the target at any nearby store. - **Deep discount / clearance deals**: A dedicated [Deals page](https://shelfaware.ca/deals) surfaces live clearance items at 40% off or more, with the price range across hundreds of store locations and which specific stores have the lowest price. Updated daily. Covers Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot, IKEA, Sport Chek, and Staples. Costco's [Last Chance clearance](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/costco) is tracked separately, since it's ship-to-home only: one national price per item, not a per-store range. - **No account required** for price scanning, price history, and browsing clearance deals. ## Supported Retailers | Retailer | retailer_id | Notes | |---|---|---| | Canadian Tire | canadian_tire | Per-store pricing; tools, automotive, outdoor, seasonal | | Best Buy Canada | best_buy | National price; electronics, appliances, gaming | | Walmart Canada | walmart | National price; electronics, toys, home goods, grocery | | Home Depot Canada | homedepot | Per-store; tools, lumber, appliances, flooring | | Princess Auto | princess_auto | Per-store; tools, hydraulics, automotive, industrial | | Canada Computers | canada_computers | Per-store; CPUs, GPUs, RAM, laptops, peripherals | | Visions Electronics | visions | Per-store; TVs, audio, appliances, smart home | | Home Hardware | homehardware | Per-store; tools, hardware, paint, plumbing, building materials | | IKEA Canada | ikea | National price; furniture, home décor, kitchen, storage, lighting | | RONA | rona | Per-store; tools, building materials, paint, plumbing, lawn & garden | | Staples Canada | staples | Per-store; laptops, printers, ink & toner, office supplies | | Sport Chek | sportchek | National price; athletic footwear, activewear, bikes, sports equipment | | Costco Wholesale Canada | costco | Per-warehouse stock, national price; bulk groceries, electronics, home & furniture, appliances | ## How to Use ShelfAware 1. Go to [shelfaware.ca](https://shelfaware.ca) 2. Paste a product URL from any supported retailer, or enter a SKU/UPC/model number 3. Enter a city, neighbourhood, or postal code 4. ShelfAware streams live prices and stock levels from nearby stores Example searches that work: - Canadian Tire SKU: `054-8754-0` → paste as-is - Best Buy product URL: `https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/12345` - Walmart product URL: `https://www.walmart.ca/ip/12345` - UPC barcode: `012345678901` (works for Best Buy, Walmart, Canada Computers, Visions) - Model number: `RTX 4070 Ti` (works for Canada Computers) ## Product Price History Pages URL: `https://shelfaware.ca/products/{retailer_id}/{product_id}` Each page includes the current price, all-time low, a price trend chart, a recent price history table, and a link to check live in-store stock. These pages are publicly accessible without login. ## Clearance & Deep Discount Deal Pages URL: `https://shelfaware.ca/deals` (all retailers) and `https://shelfaware.ca/deals/{retailer-slug}` (per retailer) Live clearance deals at 40% off or more, refreshed daily, currently covering [Canadian Tire](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/canadian-tire), [Best Buy](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/best-buy), [Walmart](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/walmart), [Home Depot](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/home-depot), [IKEA](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/ikea), [Sport Chek](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/sport-chek), [Staples](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/staples), [Costco](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/costco), and [Canada Computers](https://shelfaware.ca/deals/canada-computers). For the first 7, each deal shows the discount percentage, the price range across all store locations, the in-stock store count, and exactly which stores have the lowest price, so shoppers can find the best deal near them, not just a national average. Costco's Last Chance deals are ship-to-home only, so each shows one national price, no per-store range. Each of those 8 retailers also has a deals-explainer section (how ShelfAware tracks deals, price history, and price alerts) on its retailer page; see below. ## Recently Tracked Products - [adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 Hoodie with Mascot](https://shelfaware.ca/products/sportchek/85170886f.334615440) - [Apple 8th Gen iPad 10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, A12 Bionic Chip, 128 GB, iPadOS 14, Space Grey](https://shelfaware.ca/products/staples/2978027-en-apple-8th-gen-ipad-102-inch-wi-fi-a12-bionic-chip-128-gb-ipados-14-space-grey) - [myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad with Power Adapter Kit](https://shelfaware.ca/products/costco/2048501) - [Champion Power Equipment 3650W/4550W Dual Fuel Generator with CO Shield](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/3999907p.3999907) - [Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse - Black](https://shelfaware.ca/products/staples/24399059-en-logitech-mx-master-3-advanced-wireless-mouse-black) - [40V HP Brushless EZClean 600 PSI 0.7 GPM Cold Water Cordless Battery Power Cleaner (Tool Only)](https://shelfaware.ca/products/homedepot/1001662803) - [Mastercraft Screwdriver Bit and Nut Driver Set, 45-pc](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0543739p.0543739) - [TCG: ETB ME2.5 ASCD. HERO P360 H45 FTL21600 FY27](https://shelfaware.ca/products/costco/2022324) - [Zwilling Fresh & Save Food Preservation & Storage Starter Kit with Handheld Vacuum Pump](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0430335p.0430335) - [CANVAS Frobisher Solarium Gazebo, 12x16-ft](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/1881396p.1881396) - [PlayStation 5 Pro Console](https://shelfaware.ca/products/best_buy/19492009) - [Google Fitbit Air Screenless Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate Monitor - Obsidian](https://shelfaware.ca/products/best_buy/19849003) - [Mastercraft Screwdriver Set with Wall-Mountable Stand, 69-pc](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0576011p.0576011) - [Lifetime Vertical Storage Shed with Shelves](https://shelfaware.ca/products/costco/1768199) - [HyperX SoloCast 2 – Gaming USB Condenser Mic, PC, USB-C, USB-A – Black](https://shelfaware.ca/products/walmart/3D2PAZDEKY2R) - [Weber Spirit SP-335 3-Burner Natural Gas BBQ Grill with an Extra Side Burner](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0850057p.0850057) - [Leviton Duplex Receptacle, White - White](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0527242p.0527242) - [Google Nest Protect 2nd Generation Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Battery Alarm, White](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0463501p.0463501) - [Nalgene On-The-Fly Wide Mouth Water Bottle, Grey with Seaport Cap, 1 L](https://shelfaware.ca/products/canadian_tire/0763771p.0763771) - [Apple MacBook Air 15.3 in., Apple M4 Chip – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD](https://shelfaware.ca/products/costco/4000356847) ## Retailer-Specific Pages Each page below covers price tracking and in-store stock checking for that retailer; the 8 marked (Deals) also include a clearance-deals explainer section and link through to that retailer's live deals page. - [Canadian Tire Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/canadian-tire) - [Best Buy Canada Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/best-buy) - [Walmart Canada Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/walmart) - [Home Depot Canada Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/home-depot) - [Princess Auto Price Tracker & Stock Checker](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/princess-auto) - [Canada Computers Price Tracker & Stock Checker](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/canada-computers) - [Visions Electronics Price Tracker & Stock Checker](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/visions) - [Home Hardware Price Tracker & Stock Checker](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/home-hardware) - [IKEA Canada Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/ikea) - [RONA Price Tracker & Stock Checker](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/rona) - [Staples Canada Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/staples) - [Sport Chek Price Tracker, Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/sport-chek) - [Costco Wholesale Canada Price Tracker, Warehouse Stock Checker & Deals](https://shelfaware.ca/retailers/costco) ## Comparison Pages - [ShelfAware vs StockTrack](https://shelfaware.ca/vs/stocktrack): feature comparison, retailer coverage, and pricing vs. StockTrack, the Canadian in-store stock checker. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Is ShelfAware free?** A: Yes. Price scanning, price history, and in-store stock checks are free with no account. Price alerts are free with a sign-in (Google or email). **Q: Does ShelfAware check in-store stock, not just online prices?** A: Yes. ShelfAware is built around in-store inventory. It tells you which specific store locations near you have your item in stock and at what price so you can walk in and buy it today. **Q: Which Canadian cities does ShelfAware cover?** A: All of Canada, wherever the supported retailers have stores: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and hundreds of smaller markets. **Q: How current is the data?** A: Prices and stock are fetched live on each scan from each retailer's own inventory systems, the same data their own apps use. Price history is recorded on every scan. **Q: How does ShelfAware compare to other Canadian price trackers?** A: ShelfAware focuses on in-store inventory across retailers that other trackers often don't cover, like Canadian Tire, Princess Auto, Canada Computers, Visions Electronics, and Home Hardware. **Q: How does ShelfAware compare to StockTrack?** A: StockTrack has been a familiar name in Canadian deal-hunting circles since around 2018, checking in-store stock through its website and browser extension (and some retailers, like Walmart, no longer report stock through it, and it doesn't cover Costco at all). ShelfAware covers 13 retailers including Costco, Princess Auto, Canada Computers, Visions Electronics, and Home Hardware, and adds interactive price history charts showing a product's all-time low, plus free email alerts that fire the moment a price drops at a store near you, available as a web app or through our own free Chrome extension. Full comparison: shelfaware.ca/vs/stocktrack. **Q: Is there a tool to check in-store stock for Costco in Canada?** A: Yes. ShelfAware is the only Canadian shopping-assistant tool we're aware of that checks in-store stock at Costco warehouses across Canada, live, before you drive there. StockTrack doesn't support Costco at all, and other Costco-focused Canadian sites track prices only, not live in-store stock. ShelfAware also tracks Costco's national member price, with full price history and free price-drop alerts. ## Price History API (public, read-only) `GET https://api.shelfaware.ca/products/{retailer_id}/{product_id}/price-history?limit=365` Returns JSON array of `{ recorded_at, min_price, currency }` ordered oldest-first. ## Notes - All prices are CAD. - Coverage is Canada-only. - In-store stock requires a location to be provided. - Sitemap: [https://shelfaware.ca/sitemap.xml](https://shelfaware.ca/sitemap.xml)