Luminate Express is our own same-day delivery across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Order by 11 am and the whole market, organic produce, fridge and freezer included, arrives that afternoon. Everything leaves from our Bedford store at 486 Starboard Drive.
Can I get same-day grocery delivery in Halifax?
Yes. We deliver to nearly all of HRM, from the peninsula and Dartmouth to Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Fall River and out to Tantallon and Enfield. Shop online, check out before 11 am, and it's at your door between 2:30 and 6 pm the same day. You can check your postal code on the Luminate Express page before you shop.
What can I order for delivery?
The whole market, not a short list. It's the same shelf you'd shop in store:
- Organic produce. The entire department is certified organic, and it's picked from the shelf the morning it goes out. More in our organic produce guide.
- Fridge and freezer. Eggs, dairy, plant-based alternatives and the freezer, all packed cold for the trip.
- Groceries. Pantry staples, snacks and everyday natural foods, plenty of them gluten-free, vegan or dairy-free.
- Supplements. More than 200 brands from the supplement aisle, from CanPrev and Natural Factors to Naka.
- Bulk, beauty and household. Organic bulk foods in set weights online, clean beauty and eco-friendly home care.
What's the cut-off for same-day delivery?
11 am. Orders placed before 11 go out the same afternoon, between 2:30 and 6:00 pm. Order after 11 and it comes the next day. Orders are usually picked and packed within about two hours of arriving, during store hours.
- Shop online. Add anything from the market to your cart.
- Check out by 11 am. The delivery fee depends on your postal code.
- Be home from 2:30. Deliveries arrive between 2:30 and 6 pm.
Which areas do you deliver to, and how much is it?
The fee depends on your zone. Free delivery is worked out on the order total before tax and after any discount.
| Zone | Areas | Fee | Free over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford, Clayton Park | $8.99 | $100 |
| 2 | Halifax peninsula, Dartmouth, Burnside | $11.99 | $100 |
| 3 | Armdale, Cole Harbour, Lower Sackville | $14.99 | $100 |
| 4 | Spryfield, Beaver Bank, Middle Sackville, Waverley, Fall River, Eastern Passage, Hammonds Plains | $17.99 | $125 |
| 5 | Tantallon, Prospect, Peggy's Cove, Enfield and similar | $27.99 | $125 |
Not sure which zone you're in? The postal code checker on the Luminate Express page tells you the fee before you shop.
Do you deliver to Dartmouth?
Yes. Dartmouth and Burnside are in Zone 2, at $11.99 or free over $100, and Cole Harbour is Zone 3. Deliveries to Dartmouth leave from Bedford, so the same 11 am cut-off applies. Our Dartmouth store at 590 Portland Street is also there if you'd rather shop in person; here's what's in the Dartmouth store.
What happens with cold and frozen items?
Anything refrigerated or frozen is packed cold for the trip. Once a delivery is confirmed at your door it's yours, so bring it in promptly, especially in summer.
What if something is out of stock?
Our stock counts are good but not perfect. If an item is out and there's an obvious swap, we call the number on your order before deciding for you.
Can I pick up my order instead?
Yes, and there's no fee. Choose in-store pickup at checkout. Bedford orders are usually picked and packed within about two hours during store hours. For Dartmouth pickup, check your order's collection instructions before heading over. Both stores are open seven days: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm.
Good to know
Every delivery leaves from our Bedford store, in Bedford, part of Halifax. If you'd rather shop in person, our guide to the Bedford store walks through what's inside.
Can I return something from a delivery?
If something isn't right, you can get a refund or exchange within 14 days of purchase, as long as the item is unused, unopened and in its original condition. Refunds go back to the original payment method. Bulk products, fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated goods, feminine care, gift cards, sale items, and makeup and beauty products are final sale. If an item arrives damaged or we sent the wrong thing, we make it right, and a photo will often do.
What if I live outside HRM?
We ship anywhere in Canada, free on orders over $80 before tax, with heavy parcels over 3 kg and remote surcharged addresses excepted. Produce stays local, since it's in store or same-day only. Details are on shipping and returns.
Planning a bigger shop?
Our freezer guide and gluten-free starter list are handy places to start a delivery order, and the Halifax Christmas gift guide has plenty of ideas you can add to the same order.
Ready when you are.
Book an appointment with our expert practitioners or visit our wellness market to explore our carefully curated products.