MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada will begin offering a grocery pickup service at 11 Ottawa-area locations starting next week.

The retailer will begin with six locations on July 7 and add another five on July 21.

Walmart Canada will charge a $3 fee for the service and orders must be at least $50 to qualify.

Shoppers can place orders up to 21 days in advance starting today at Walmart.ca.

Loblaw (TSX:L) has a similar service available at a few locations in the Toronto and Ottawa areas.