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This 'surprisingly accurate' AncestryDNA kit is 39% off on Amazon Canada — and it would make a great last-minute gift idea

This DNA kit will unlock fascinating information about family roots.

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Last-minute gift idea: This AncestryDNA kit is 39 per cent off on Amazon Canada. (Photo via Amazon)

Still shopping for Christmas gifts? No worries; we know how busy things can get. If you're looking for a last-minute gift idea, you might want to check out Amazon Canada. They've got hundreds of items that will still arrive by Christmas — and some of them are even on sale.

One item we're eying? The popular AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit. It's on sale for an epic 39 per cent off right now, meaning you can still snag it for just $79.

  • AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit: Personalized Genetic Results

    $79$129
    Save $50

If you're curious about your family roots, from detailed family trees to details on where you originated from, this kit can unlock fascinating information for you. Plus, it would make a truly meaningful gift, too. To snag this sweet deal and finish your holiday shopping, keep scrolling.

Save 39 per cent on this DNA kit ahead of Christmas.

$79 at Amazon

Ancestry started as a way for people to explore their genealogy by accessing historical records like marriage certificates, military records and immigration and travel data.

Today, through the magic of DNA testing, Ancestry is making it easier for users to learn about their roots via AncestryDNA. The DNA testing service provides users with ethnicity estimates by region and can help identify new family connections. You can still explore your ancestry and DNA results without making yourself open to connecting with potential relatives; all you have to do is opt out of the feature to communicate with people.

While there are other DNA kits on the market, Ancestry offers the largest database of samples (approximately 18 million samples to compare your DNA to), providing greater accuracy in ethnicity estimates and increased chances of matching with relatives.


⭐️ 4.3/5 stars

💬 600+ ratings

🏆 "Surprisingly accurate background on family history."

  • AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit: Personalized Genetic Results

    $79$129
    Save $50

One pleased shopper said they had "an enlightening experience" with this DNA kit. "The process was straightforward and user friendly," they wrote. They also confirmed the "instructions were clear" and that the "breakdown was incredibly comprehensive."

Someone else called it "so cool" and said it "was nice to know where we hailed from."

Another reviewer claimed, "Ancestry is worth its weight in gold." They said they've "had wonderful results" and "discovered information" about themselves that they "never dreamed of."

However, it's important to note that someone said Ancestry's "customer service is useless" — just something to keep in mind.


Backed by millions of users, AncestryDNA is a popular method to discover your family's genealogy. If you're looking to learn more about your heritage without the added information of health reports, Ancestry's DNA kit might be for you. However, if you're not ready to pay for a membership to access in-depth details about your family's history, you might want to reconsider — or manage your expectations about what you'll learn with your results.


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