Report: Canada Grocery Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Grocery landscape in Canada, combining national stores totals, regional distribution patterns by province, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape Canada's Grocery sector.
Top 3 Supermarket Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national stores. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Couche-Tard | 596 | Download |
| #2 | Walmart | 444 | Download |
| #3 | IGA | 382 | Download |
| #4 | No Frills | 365 | Download |
| #5 | M&M | 333 | Download |
| #6 | Metro | 331 | Download |
| #7 | Winners | 283 | Download |
| #8 | Sobeys | 239 | Download |
| #9 | Giant Tiger | 232 | Download |
| #10 | Boni-Soir | 227 | Download |
| #11 | Foodland | 218 | Download |
| #12 | Maxi | 198 | Download |
| #13 | Save-On-Foods | 188 | Download |
| #14 | Food Basics | 153 | Download |
| #15 | FreshCo | 152 | Download |
| #16 | Safeway | 134 | Download |
| #17 | Real Canadian Superstore | 120 | Download |
| #18 | Super C | 120 | Download |
Learn more about the largest Grocery brands in Canada in 2026
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There are 596 stores operated by Couche-Tard in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Couche-Tard accounts for 3.1% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 596 stores (100.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.6%. Top competitors: IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226), Maxi (196).
There are 444 stores operated by Walmart in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Walmart accounts for 2.3% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 170 stores (38.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.4%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), M&M (161), Food Basics (153).
- Québec — 79 stores (17.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Alberta — 63 stores (14.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.5%. Top competitors: No Frills (61), Safeway (60), Sobeys (53).
There are 382 stores operated by IGA in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). IGA accounts for 2.0% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 325 stores (85.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), Boni-Soir (226), Maxi (196).
- British Columbia — 23 stores (6.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Save-On-Foods (121), Walmart (50), Safeway (42).
- Alberta — 19 stores (5.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
There are 365 stores operated by No Frills in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). No Frills accounts for 1.9% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 221 stores (60.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: Walmart (170), M&M (161), Food Basics (153).
- Alberta — 61 stores (16.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), Safeway (60), Sobeys (53).
- British Columbia — 38 stores (10.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Save-On-Foods (121), Walmart (50), Safeway (42).
There are 333 stores operated by M&M in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). M&M accounts for 1.7% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 161 stores (48.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), Food Basics (153).
- Québec — 49 stores (14.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Alberta — 41 stores (12.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
There are 331 stores operated by Metro in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Metro accounts for 1.7% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 190 stores (57.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Ontario — 138 stores (41.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Manitoba — 1 store (0.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Safeway (18), Walmart (18), Sobeys (16).
There are 283 stores operated by Winners in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Winners accounts for 1.4% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 114 stores (40.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Québec — 58 stores (20.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Alberta — 42 stores (14.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.4%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
There are 239 stores operated by Sobeys in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Sobeys accounts for 1.2% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 73 stores (30.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Alberta — 53 stores (22.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
- Nova Scotia — 46 stores (19.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.2%. Top competitors: Foodland (28), Walmart (20), Giant Tiger (13).
There are 232 stores operated by Giant Tiger in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Giant Tiger accounts for 1.2% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 110 stores (47.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Québec — 63 stores (27.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Manitoba — 14 stores (6.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Safeway (18), Walmart (18), Sobeys (16).
There are 227 stores operated by Boni-Soir in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Boni-Soir accounts for 1.2% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 226 stores (99.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.0%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Maxi (196).
- New Brunswick — 1 store (0.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Sobeys (21), Giant Tiger (14), Walmart (13).
There are 218 stores operated by Foodland in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Foodland accounts for 1.1% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 140 stores (64.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Newfoundland and Labrador — 31 stores (14.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.0%. Top competitors: Sobeys (14), Walmart (11), M&M (4).
- Nova Scotia — 28 stores (12.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: Sobeys (46), Walmart (20), Giant Tiger (13).
There are 198 stores operated by Maxi in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Maxi accounts for 1.0% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 196 stores (99.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.5%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
- Alberta — 1 store (0.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.1%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
- New Brunswick — 1 store (0.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Sobeys (21), Giant Tiger (14), Walmart (13).
There are 188 stores operated by Save-On-Foods in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Save-On-Foods accounts for 1.0% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- British Columbia — 121 stores (64.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.0%. Top competitors: Walmart (50), Safeway (42), Winners (40).
- Alberta — 50 stores (26.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.8%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
- Saskatchewan — 11 stores (5.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Walmart (16), M&M (14), No Frills (11).
There are 153 stores operated by Food Basics in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Food Basics accounts for 0.8% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 153 stores (100.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
There are 152 stores operated by FreshCo in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). FreshCo accounts for 0.8% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 106 stores (69.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Alberta — 21 stores (13.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
- British Columbia — 14 stores (9.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Save-On-Foods (121), Walmart (50), Safeway (42).
There are 134 stores operated by Safeway in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Safeway accounts for 0.7% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Alberta — 60 stores (44.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Sobeys (53).
- British Columbia — 42 stores (31.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Save-On-Foods (121), Walmart (50), Winners (40).
- Manitoba — 18 stores (13.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.9%. Top competitors: Walmart (18), Sobeys (16), Giant Tiger (14).
There are 120 stores operated by Real Canadian Superstore in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Real Canadian Superstore accounts for 0.6% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Ontario — 38 stores (31.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: No Frills (221), Walmart (170), M&M (161).
- Alberta — 34 stores (28.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: Walmart (63), No Frills (61), Safeway (60).
- British Columbia — 28 stores (23.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Save-On-Foods (121), Walmart (50), Safeway (42).
There are 120 stores operated by Super C in Canada as of 27 April 2026. The province with the highest presence is Brand, which hosts 0 stores (0.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Super C accounts for 0.6% of all 19,529 stores in Canada.
- Québec — 120 stores (100.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: Couche-Tard (596), IGA (325), Boni-Soir (226).
