Comment by goodcanadian

7 months ago

I've never in my life heard "off-sale" . . .

Off-sale has long been used in Alberta. I have a memory of asking my parents what it meant when I was a kid (and I am in my 40s, now).

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kps  7 months ago

Maybe from UK ‘off-license’?

  • goodcanadian  7 months ago

    Similar concept, I suppose. When I was young, alcohol for consumption at home was generally only available for purchase in government run liquor stores. (This is still the case in some provinces, but no longer true in Alberta.) However, a few licensed premises (bars and restaurants) were permitted to do off-sales and sell alcohol that you were allowed to take with you off the premises.