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11 of the best Costco Canada food deals if you want to shrink your grocery bill this month

Going grocery shopping at the Costco Canada warehouse can be intimidating. The prices seem higher and the quantities are definitely larger than those you're used to seeing at more traditional supermarkets, like Maxi or IGA. But by stocking up at the wholesale giant, according to your needs, you can take advantage of limited-time sales, coupons and bulk discounts, saving money in the long run.

We've put together a list of our favourite discounted grocery items from the July Costco flyer, and compared the prices at Costco versus grocery stores to help you get more bang for your buck when it comes to buying food this month.

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9 Of Montreal Costco's Weirdest Items

When you think of Costco, you might imagine bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics. But, there's more to these warehouses than just everyday items. Occasionally, shoppers come across products that are surprisingly unusual or oddly specific. These items, while not always practical, certainly add a touch of the unexpected to the shopping experience.

From moose pee to doomsday kits, some items are humourous, perplexing, and maybe even a little bit practical. Some are seasonal, online-only, or limited-time offerings, while others are part of the regular inventory. Here are the nine most bizarre items you never knew you could find in a Costco store:

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9 Of Montreal Costco's Most Expensive Items (That You'll Lowkey Want)

Many Montreal Costco shoppers subscribe to the notion that "bigger is better," opting for oversized quantities of everything from buckets of sauce to heaps of chocolate in the pursuit of savings. But not everything stocked by the wholesale retailer is low-cost.

In fact, Costco has high-end contraptions and even higher-priced luxury items that'll put the average shopping budget to shame.

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9 Of Costco Montreal's Best, Oddest (& Most Enormous) Gifts This Holiday Season

The holiday selection at Costco in Montreal is as hefty as its wholesale portions. There are aisles dedicated to dozens of gourmet chocolates, gift baskets and other treats that make for easy and affordable gifts.

If you're looking for something a little more unique, here are some of the oddest and biggest choices on offer this year:

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Gas Prices In Montreal Could Go From Meteoric To More Middle-Of-The-Road Next Week

Gas prices in Montreal have been breaking records for weeks, hitting a new high of $2.24 per litre on Saturday. But motorists could catch a break for a few days next week. Price monitor Gas Wizard predicts gasoline will drop by three cents per litre on Sunday.

Dan McTeague of Gas Wizard predicts the drop should continue through Wednesday, which means you have a few days to fill up before fuel costs start to rise again.

CAA Quebec is also encouraging drivers to fill their tanks, indicating that even on Saturday the average price per litre in the province is under market value.

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9 Gigantic Items You Can Only Get At Montreal's Latest Costco Business Centre

If you love to buy in bulk and stock your pantry with items that can last for months, then you're in for a treat. A new Costco catering to businesses but open to all members opened in June in Anjou. Around 70% of its products differ from traditional warehouses, many of them so massive that you may need to recruit a few friends to help you get them out the door.

The new Costco Business Centre specializes in large format items for restaurants and grocery stores. That means over 134,000 square feet dedicated to jumbo-sized food products, commercial kitchen wares, and office supplies. You'll find 200-litre vats of cooking oil, 36-kilogram wheels of cheese, and 16-litre buckets of most sauces you can imagine.

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Montreal's Anjou Costco Is Getting 'Bigger & Better' With More Products & 50 More Jobs

A new, bigger and improved Anjou Costco is opening soon with an expanded offering.

The new Costo Anjou is moving a short, five-minute drive away from the current location on rue Bombardier to a brand new building on Boulevard des Sciences.*

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