To celebrate the arrival of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game for the Nintendo Switch 2 system, Best Buy Canada is hosting The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Launch, presented by Best Buy.
On the evening of November 4 and into November 5, nine Best Buy stores across Canada will re-open late for a special launch-night celebration, complete with cosplay, photo opportunities, treats, giveaways, and more. The game officially launches for the Nintendo Switch 2 system on November 5 at midnight ET; see below for exact timing for your local store based on your time zone.
Select Best Buy stores will have a limited number of Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition, and Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition, along with the game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, available for purchase during this special launch.
The adventure starts before you even enter Hyrule. Come celebrate one of the most anticipated gaming nights of the year.
A special celebration in Toronto
Fans in Toronto can head to Best Buy Bay & Dundas store for our biggest celebration of the night.
The store opens at 12 a.m. ET on November 5 and the event will feature:
- A cosplay contest, judged by a panel, with the winner announced at 11:15 p.m. ET that night (Nov 4). The winner will receive a limited-edition Nintendo Switch™ 2 – The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition and the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time photo experience
- Hot chocolate and snacks, while quantities last
- A poster giveaway for the first 200 guests in line, while supplies last (photo example below).
Come dressed as your favourite character from the world of The Legend of Zelda and get ready to celebrate with the community.
Join the celebration at eight more Best Buy stores
Can’t make it to Toronto? The adventure is coming to eight additional Best Buy locations across Canada.
Fans at these locations can enjoy:
- A poster giveaway for the first 100 guests in line, while supplies last
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time photo experience
- Guests in line dressed in costume will have a chance to win a $100 Best Buy gift card
- Hot chocolate and snacks, while quantities last.
Here are the participating stores and their special opening times for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Launch:
| Best Buy store | Store opening |
| Best Buy Lansdowne Centre – Richmond, BC | November 4 at 10 p.m. PCT |
| Best Buy Coquitlam Centre – Coquitlam, BC | November 4 at 10 p.m. PCT |
| Best Buy near Sunridge Mall – Calgary, AB | November 4 at 11 p.m. ABT |
| Best Buy Edmonton South – Edmonton, AB | November 4 at 11 p.m. ABT |
| Best Buy St James – Winnipeg, MB | November 5 at 12 a.m. ET |
| Best Buy Bramalea City Centre – Brampton, ON | November 5 at 12 a.m. ET |
| Best Buy Ottawa East – Ottawa, ON | November 5 at 12 a.m. ET |
| Best Buy Centreville – Montreal, QC | November 5 at 12 a.m. ET |
Limited-edition The Legend of Zelda gear available during launch night
Alongside the game, participating Best Buy stores will have a limited number of themed The Legend of Zelda products for the Nintendo Switch 2 system available to purchase in store during the event. Quantities will be limited and available while supplies last. Limit 1 per household.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo Switch 2)
The hero of our launch night.
Quantity: Minimum of 175 per store
2. Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition
A special-edition console designed for Zelda fans and collectors.
Quantity: Minimum of 75 per store
3. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition
A matching special-edition controller to complete The Legend of Zelda setup.
Quantity: Minimum of 50 per store
All products are available to purchase in store only during the event, in limited quantities, while supplies last. Limit 1 per household.
Get ready for the launch night
Whether you’ve been adventuring through Hyrule for years or the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game will be your first journey, this is a chance to celebrate one of gaming’s most iconic adventures alongside other Zelda fans.
Bring your friends, wear your favourite the Legend of Zelda inspired costume, and join us at a participating Best Buy Canada store for launch night.
Event FAQs
No. Best Buy Canada online pre-orders are fulfilled via home delivery (as early as November 5, 2026) and cannot be picked up in store. Your order will be shipped directly to the address you provided when placing your pre-order. You’re still welcome to attend the event and enjoy the festivities, connect with fellow Zelda fans, and experience the launch-night celebration.
Yes. Starting at midnight ET on November 5 (10 p.m. PCT Nov 4), you will be able to purchase the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game (limited to 1 per household).
In addition to the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game, participating stores will offer limited quantities of the Nintendo Switch™ 2 – The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition and Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition. Limit 1 per household.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game launch is open to all customers. Event activities, giveaways, and available inventory are offered while supplies last.
We would love to see you in costume, but you don’t have to! Everyone is welcome to join the launch celebration. Fans are encouraged to dress up, but costumes are completely optional.
Giveaways are available while supplies last. The first 200 guests in line at the Toronto event and the first 100 guests in line at each of the other participating stores will be eligible to receive a poster giveaway.
The cosplay contest will take place only at the Toronto Bay & Dundas store, before store opening, with the winner being selected by a panel of judges at 11:15 p.m. ET on November 4. At the other eight participating stores, guests in line wearing a costume or cosplay can enter a draw for a $100 Best Buy gift card. The draws will take place at the same time: 11:15 p.m. ET, 10:15 p.m. in Alberta, and 9:15 p.m. PCT in B.C. Guests must be on-site at the time of winner selection to win.
