Short answer: Boxing Day 2026 is Saturday, December 26, a big sale day in Canada, and Amazon.ca usually runs Boxing Week deals around it. It’s a good time to spend gift cards or pick up something you held off on before Christmas, such as headphones, a smartwatch, a Kindle or a LEGO set.
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Big giftPhoto: Loafhouse, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: First-time VR
Why we picked it: A standalone VR headset with no PC or console needed.
What reviewers love: Easy to use, very entertaining and kids love it.
Common complaint: Some report blurry visuals.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who is curious about VR and wants it without a gaming PC.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
SplurgePhoto: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Backyard hosts and campers
Why we picked it: A rugged outdoor speaker with clear sound that reviewers say lasts.
What reviewers love: Clear sound, very portable, seamless Bluetooth and holds up over time.
Common complaint: Volume and battery life are mixed; some expected louder or longer.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who wants a rugged speaker with fuller sound.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
SplurgePhoto: Ed Crystal, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Runners stepping up from a basic band
Why we picked it: A bright AMOLED running watch with accurate tracking and suggested workouts.
What reviewers love: Accurate tracking, bright readable display, multi-day battery and useful workout suggestions.
Common complaint: A few report phone connection issues.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who is training for a run or wants better sleep and fitness data.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
Top pickEarlier Kindle Paperwhite model shown. Photo: Jacek Halicki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Readers who read in bed
Why we picked it: A glare-free e-reader that's light enough for hours and lasts weeks per charge.
What reviewers love: Excellent battery life, fast page turns, comfortable to hold and easy to carry everywhere.
Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out in the review summary when we checked.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who reads every night and travels light.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
NostalgiaShown: the original Nintendo Game Boy this LEGO set recreates. Photo: Evan-Amos, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Adults who grew up gaming
Why we picked it: A life-size brick-built tribute to the classic handheld, with buttons that press like the real thing.
What reviewers love: Nostalgic design, a satisfying build and a great display piece.
Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out in the review summary when we checked.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who grew up with a Game Boy and likes a display build.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
PracticalShown: Samsung T7 Shield, a sibling model. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Anyone without a backup
Why we picked it: A card-sized drive for backups, photos and game libraries, far faster than a USB stick.
What reviewers love: Reliable, fast transfers and tiny dimensions.
Common complaint: It can get warm under heavy load, and a few devices have compatibility quirks.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who needs fast, pocketable storage for game files or footage.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
SplurgeShown: a knit throw (not Barefoot Dreams). Photo: Hannah Clover, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Anyone always cold on the couch
Why we picked it: The famously soft throw people actually keep on the couch.
What reviewers love: Very soft, warm without being heavy, and lovely colours.
Common complaint: Shedding is mixed; some say it sheds a lot at first.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who lives under a blanket on the couch.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
Strategy pickPhoto: Pongrácz Zsolt, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: A step up from classic games
Why we picked it: A calm, beautiful engine-building game about birds that wins over non-gamers too.
What reviewers love: Gorgeous artwork, lots of strategy and fun for the whole family.
Common complaint: Takes a while to learn fully at first.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who likes calm strategy games and pretty components.
Vetted Oct 28, 2026 against customer reviews.
Smart homeEarlier-generation Hue Bridge shown. Photo: Sho Hashimoto, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Smart-home beginners
Why we picked it: The starter kit for colour smart lighting you can schedule or control by voice.
What reviewers love: Good quality, easy setup, bright bulbs and flexible schedules and colours.
Common complaint: A few had trouble getting the bridge onto Wi-Fi.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who is ready to start a smart-lighting setup at home.
Vetted Oct 27, 2026 against customer reviews.
Travel pickPhoto: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
Best for: Commuters and hikers
Why we picked it: A small waterproof speaker with a built-in clip for bags, bikes and showers.
What reviewers love: Clear sound for the size, solid build and easy Bluetooth pairing.
Common complaint: Battery life gets mixed reviews.
Who it suits: Someone on your list who wants a speaker that clips onto a bag.
Vetted Oct 28, 2026 against customer reviews.
Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Amazon.ca usually runs Boxing Day or Boxing Week deals around December 26. Exact 2026 dates are not announced yet.
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