Drug Stores Discounts
Shoppers Drug Mart: On the last Thursday of every month, Shoppers Drug Mart offers 20 per cent off for customers 65 and older (some locations age 55), if you have an Optimum card. Some shoppers offer it every Thursday.
Lawtons Drugs: One day per month Lawton’s offers a 20% discount to people 55+. The day varies.
Rexall PharmaPlus: Rexall offers 20% off on senior’s day. The day varies.
Pharmasave: often 10% off in one day (location may vary)
Food Retailer Discounts
Arby’s: A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.
Bruno’s Fine Foods: 10% off every Wednesday.
M&M Meats: offers a 5% discount if you are 60+. The discount increases to 10% if you spend over $30.
Bulk Barn: 10% senior’s discount every Wednesday.
Taco Bell: Free drinks for seniors at participating locations.
Wendy’s: A free drink at some locations. Ages 55+.
Applebees: A discount with the free Golden Apple Card. Only offered at some location
Dunkin Donuts: Free donut with large or extra large drink purchase.
Farm Fresh: 5% off Tuesdays and Thursdays. 55+. Some exclusions apply.
Goody’s: Join Club 50 Plus (free), and get 20% off every Tuesday.
IHOP: Order off the 55+ menu for discounted fare.
McGavins Bread Basket: 10% Wednesdays
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Taco Bell: free drink
McDonald’s: Discounted senior coffee at participating locations.
Burger King: seniors coffee (location may vary)
KFC: Free small drink with any meal (55+)
Church’s Chicken: 30% Tuesdays ((location may vary)
Denny’s Restaurant: Seniors Section on Menu (location may vary)
Rickys All-Day Grill: 10% (location may vary)
White Spot: ask for seniors menu (location may vary)
Safeway: 10% off on Air Miles, First Tues, Customer Appreciation Day, min $35 with Safeway card
Giant Tiger has Senior discounts too. Check with your local store.
Entertainment & Other Discounts
Parks Canada Pass: Get a discount on a yearly pass to the National Parks or historic sites. Ages 65+.are eligible.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Save 25 percent on certain shows if you are a CARP member
1-800-Flowers.com: 20% off or $20 off purchases of $79.99 or more. AARP members.
AMC Theaters: Discount tickets available for Ages 60+.
National Parks: Free entrance to national parks with purchase of $10 Senior Pass. Good for life.
Regal Cinema: A discounted senior movie ticket for ages 60+.
Cinemas: (Cineplex Odeon, Landmark) offer senior discounts.
University of BC: Simon Fraser University and Capilano University all offer significiant seniors discount, continuing ed courses, of special note is Endless Pursuits at UBC each June and Elder University at Capilano University
Other Retailers Discounts
The Bay: offers 15% savings to people 60+ on the first Tuesday of every month.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores: offer a 10% savings every day to everyone 60+.
Banana Republic: offer a discount to people 50+. The discount varies by location, so you need to ask at the store.
Laura Secord: offers a 15% senior’s discount on the first Monday of every month.
Michael’s: Save 10% on regular and sale-priced purchases everyday. Some exclusions apply.
Carlton Cards: 10% every day.
Goodwill: 10% discount one day a week for ages 55+. Specifics may vary by location.
Jiffy Lube: Some locations offer a discount for ages 55+.
Value Village: 30% Tuesdays
Cloverdale Paints: 15%, Any day 25% paint, 15% tools and accessories
Home Depot: Anytime Manager’s discretion
Home Hardware: 10% discounts vary, manager’s discretion; Tues at some locations
Liquor Depot Barn: 5% Tuesdays
Lordco: 30% anyday off reg priced items
Rona’s: 10% anytime
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week, age date varies by location
Michaels: you have to only be age 55 to get that 10% seniors discount on top of any other coupons or discounts.
Transportation Discounts
Airlines: Air Canada/Westjet no senior discounts but some American airlines do.
Amtrak: Everyday: 15% discount on adult rail fare with some exclusions. Ages 62+.
Budget: Save up to 25 percent off of the lowest discountable car or truck rental rate. Must be a CARP member. You will get free enrollment into their Budget Fastbreak service and receive Air Miles.
Hertz: Offers discounted rates through the 50 Plus Car Rental Program.
Via Rail: offers 10% off to anyone 60+.
TTC: Students and people 65+ both pay the same reduced fare.
Greyhound: offers 20% savings. They may be the only company in Canada which offers the discount beginning at age 62.
British Columbia: All public transportation system: offer a discount to seniors 65+.
Calgary Transit: offers a discounted annual pass if you’re 65+. It’s a pretty good deal, but there are some conditions.
Winnipeg Transit: offers a senior’s fare if you’re 65+. You must show ID.
Ottawa Transit: Seniors ride free on Wednesday in. A senior’s discount is also available.
Halifax: seniors ride free on Tuesdays. (10 am – 3:30 and after 6 pm.)
St John’s: Metrobus offers a discounted monthly pass to seniors 65+.
BC Residents: 65+ can ride the ferries for 50% off Monday through Thursday, except on holidays. The discount is smaller on Inside Passage, Haida Gwaii and Discovery Coast Connector routes.
Banks
Scotiabank: offers seniors a free basic account, and other discounts.
TD: offers a rebate of up to 25% on monthly chequing fees for people 60 and over.
National Bank: offers a $3.95 account for people over 60.
RBC: offers rebates to people 65 and over.
CIBC: has a 60 Plus Advantage program.
BMO: offers discounts to people 60+.
Hotels
Best Western: If you are age 55 years-old or more, you can receive 10 percent off or more. You may also receive early check-ins, late check-outs, and free room upgrades. Simply make a hotel reservation and show proof of age upon check-in.
Sandman Hotels: Sign up for 55Plus Program for discounts at all locations.
Wyndham Hotels: (Includes: Baymont, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Hawthorn Suites, Microtel and Travelodge, Wingate by Wyndham) : 10% off ages 50 and over.
Choice Hotels: (Includes: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn) A 10 percent discount when you book in advance. Ages 60 and over.
Marriott: Save 15 percent or more off rates. Ages 62 and over.
DoubleTree: Ages 65+ are eligible for the senior rate. Can even use it to book a second room for family.
Holiday Inn Express: Get a discount at participating locations. Ages 62+.
Hyatt: Save up to 50% at participating hotels. Age not specified.
Days Inn: Guests 60 years and older are invited to enjoy special savings off our Best Available Rate when they stay at participating Days Inn hotels. From breakfast to bedtime and all the moments in between, you’re always welcome at Days Inn.
Hilton Hotels: (also includes Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Harrison Conference Centers, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn, Red Lion) Another paid membership plan for folks over 60, they guarantee low rates, and 20% off meals at participating restaurants.
Howard Johnson Hotels: everyone over 55 is entitled to a 10% discount.
Travelodge Hotels (includes Thriftlodge): 50+ can receive a 10% discount off the regular room rate. Additionally, seniors can also receive in-room coffee, no long distance access charges and free weekday lobby newspapers.
Auto Insurance
In Canada Insurers must offer a premium discount to retirees aged 65 and over and those younger, if they are receiving a pension such as Canada or Quebec pension.
Canadian Senior Discount Guide: The Ultimate List
The Dealhack Canadian Senior Discounts List is the result of our quarterly survey of brands that offer seniors discounts. Every 3 months, our team independently verifies each and every discount on this list. We also add more brands to the list regularly when we come across them.
The list currently includes 73 brands conveniently broken down into 7 categories (and further by age groups within each category). You can also save or print the list to use as a handy reference.
The online version of this guide can be viewed at: https://dealhack.ca/blog/canadian-senior-discounts
From bus fare to movie tickets, senior citizens are discount-eligible almost everywhere in Canada. Make the most out of your benefits by running through this list of stores and brands that offer special discounts for individuals age 50 and above.
General Discount Information for Canadian Seniors
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) membership – CARP is an exclusive association for Canadians age 50 and above. With an annual fee of $19.95, CARP
members gain access to great benefits which includes discounts in many different stores, hotels, and etc. Discounts requiring CARP membership will be indicated down
below (source).
Always ask: Seniors discounts are not always openly advertised. It is recommended that you ask about whether or not the store offers the discount every time you make a purchase.
Be prepared: Always have your government-issued identification on you to prove your senior status.
We wanted to make it easier for you to determine your eligibility. That is why this Canadian Seniors Discount Guide is organized by the following age categories: age not specified, 50 and older, 55 and older, 60 and older, 62 and older, and 65 and older.
Retail Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Age not specified
Bulk Barn: Bulk Barn offers a 10% discount to all senior CARP members every Wednesday.
Carlton Cards: Carlton Cards offers a 10% senior’s discount on all purchases every day.
Cloverdale Paints: Cloverdale Paints offers a senior’s discount of 25% any day on paint and 15% off tools and accessories.
Hallmark: Hallmark offers senior’s discounts one day a week. Discounts vary by location.
Home Depot: Home Depot offers senior’s discounts for eligible customers at the manager’s discretion.
Home Hardware: Home Hardware offers a 10% discount to seniors at select locations.
Laura Secord: Laura Secord offers a 15% senior’s discount on the first Monday of every month.
Michael’s: Michael’s offer a 10% senior’s discount on all purchases every day.
Rexall Pharma Plus: Rexall Pharma Plus offers a 20% discount every senior’s day. See website for more details.
Value Village: Value Village offers a 30% senior’s discount at select store locations.
50 and older
Banana Republic: Most Banana Republic stores offer a senior’s discount which varies by store location and day of the week.
Rona: Rona offers a 10% senior’s discount to customers age 50 and older.
Lawtons Drugs: Seniors age 55 and older are eligible to receive a 20% discount from Lawton’s Drugs. The offer is available one day every month in all store locations.
Reno Depot: Reno Depot offers 10% off everything in store for seniors age 55 and above. Offer stands every first Tuesday of the month.
60 and older
Giant Tiger. Giant Tiger holds monthly Senior Discount days for customers age 60 and above.. Discount dates and rates varies by store.
Pet Valu: Pet Valu offers a 10% discount on regular-priced items to age-eligible seniors every last Thursday of the month.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores: Salvation Army Thrift Stores offer a 10% senior’s discount on all items. Senior’s discounts are available every day but cannot be combined with other offers.
65 and older
Shoppers Drug Mart: Shoppers Drug Mart offers a 20% discount to all seniors age 65 and older with a personal Shoppers Optimum card. This special discount is available every last Thursday of the month.
Transportation Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Age not specified
Avis: CARP members are eligible to claim a 25% discount on Avis base rates. Simply use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number C744400.
Budget: Budget offers CARP members up to 25% off Budget base rates for vehicle rental. Available in participating US and Canada locations only.
50 and older
Hertz: Hertz’ 50 Plus Car Rental Program offers discounted rates and exclusive rental deals to everyone age 50+.
55 and older
First Air: Elders can save 10% off with First Air’s special fares promotion.
60 and older
Amtrak: Amtrak offers a 10% senior’s discount on select Amtrak trains.
First Air: Save 10% off the applicable fares with First Air’s senior’s discount.
Via Rail: Via Rail offers a 10% senior’s discount on the Economy Plus fare and on regular Sleeper Plus and Touring fares.
62 and older
Greyhound: Greyhound offers a 5% discount on passenger fares to seniors aged 62 and above with valid photo identification as proof of age.
65 and older
British Columbia Transportation System: The whole public transportation system in British Columbia offers discounted fare rates and a bus pass program to seniors 65+. A valid B.C. CareCard or BC Services Card must be shown to the driver when you pay.
Calgary Transit: Seniors age 65+ are eligible to apply for Calgary Transit’s Regular Senior Yearly Pass and Low Income Seniors Yearly Pass.
Go Transit: For passengers age 65 and above, a single-ride fare is half the adult single-ride fare.
Toronto Transit Commission: TTC offers discounted fares and passes for seniors 65+.
Ottawa Transit: Ottawa Transit offers free rides for seniors every Wednesday. Discounted monthly pass and lower cash and PRESTO e-purse fares also available.
St. John’s Metrobus: St. John’s Metrobus offers discounted rates on their 10-ride pass and monthly/30 day pass to seniors age 65 and over.
Winnipeg Transit: Winnipeg Transit offers discounted fare rates for seniors age 65 or older. A valid identification card must be shown to the operator when boarding.
Bank Discounts for Canadian Seniors
55 and older
BMO Bank of Montreal: Qualify for the Senior Plan by providing proof of age during registration in a BMO Bank of Montreal branch.
60 and older
National Bank: National Bank’s PERSPECTIVE benefit package for seniors over age 60 has recently been replaced with MODEST™. This chequing account requires a $4.95 fixed monthly fee ($5.00 discount). $3,000 minimum monthly balance is required to waive the monthly fee.
Scotiabank: All Scotiabank customers age 60 and older can enjoy free or lower monthly fees on Eligible Chequing Accounts like Scotia One™ Account, Basic Banking Account, and Basic Banking Plan. Monthly fees are also waved for Eligible Saving Accounts like U.S. Dollar Daily Interest Account and Euro Daily Interest Savings Account.
Toronto Dominion Bank: TD 60 Plus CheckingSM requires $0 monthly maintenance fee plus other extra features and benefits.
65 and older
Royal Bank of Canada: RBC offers a Seniors Rebate on all personal banking accounts for eligible customers age 65 and over.
CIBC: CIBC’s Smart® for Seniors offers great benefits for all its bank customers who are over 65 years of age. Seniors can benefit from discounted or waived monthly fees on CIBC Smart™ Account, CIBC Premium Growth Account™, and CIBC US$ Personal Account. The bank also offers discounts on safety deposit boxes.
Hotel Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Age not specified
Fairmont Hotels: Fairmont Hotels offers CARP members one complimentary night plus a $25 hotel meal or spa credit with participating Fairmont Hotels (source). Guests age 55 and older are eligible for the discounted rate.
Hyatt: Seniors can save up to 50% on Hyatt’s daily rate at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts in Canada.
Wyndham Hotels: CARP members can save up to 20% off regular room rates on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts®. Perform a travel search on their website or call
1-800-225-3297 to request the senior rate.
55 and older
Best Western: Best Western offers a 10% discount or more on room rates at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
Sandman Hotels: Sandman Hotels offers a complimentary 55Plus membership redeemable online or by calling 1+800+SANDMAN. Seniors age 55+ can take advantage of Sandman hotels’ year-round preferred rates at all locations in Canada.
60 and older
Choice Hotels: Choice Hotels offer special rates and amenities for senior travelers age 60 and above. Get 10-30% off hotel room rates when you book directly online.
62 and older
Marriott: Save 15% or more on your Marriot hotel room by making a reservation online or ask for the senior discount by calling toll-free 1-888-236-2427.
InterContinental Hotels Group: IHG offers special rates for guests age 62 and older with valid membership ID of a retired persons organization.
Food and Restaurant Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Age not specified
A&W: A&W offers a 10% senior’s discount on all food purchases. Discounts available only at some locations.
Applebee’s: Applebee’s offers a senior’s discount with the free Golden Apple Card at some locations.
Bruno’s Fine Foods: Bruno’s Fine Foods offers a 10% senior’s discount every
55 and older
Arby’s: Arby’s offers a 10% senior’s discount at participating locations.
Farm Fresh: Farm Fresh offers a 5% senior’s discount on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Golden Griddle: Golden Griddle offers a 10% senior’s discount (excludes alcohol).
Imperial Buffet: Imperial Buffet offers a 35% senior’s discount Monday to Thursday (lunch and dinner) and Friday (lunch only).
KFC: KFC offers a free small drink with any meal.
Wendy’s: Wendy’s offers a free drink with any meal.
60 and older
M&M Meats: M&M Meats offer a 5% senior’s discount for purchases $29 and under and a 10% discount for purchases over $30.
Subway: Subway offers a 10% senior’s discount on all purchases.
62 and older
Mandarin: Mandarin offers a 20% senior’s discount on all buffets (source).
Entertainment Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Age not specified
Cineplex: Admission per film is at $13.95 for seniors which is $1 off general admission fee.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Toronto Symphony Orchestra offers a 40% discount on most performances for CARP members. Senior pricing is also available on select
concert performances.
65 and older
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa: Senior pricing is available to people age 65 and up with proof of age.
Parks Canada: Parks Canada is pleased to offer a discounted rate of $8.30 for daily admission fee and $57.90 for a Canada Discovery Pass to seniors 65 years of age or
over.
The Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto: The ROM offers a discounted rate of $17.00 for general admission tickets to seniors age 65+.
Other Senior Discounts
Age not specified
Jiffy Lube: Some Jiffy Lube locations offer senior citizens’ discount. Contact your Jiffy Lube service center for more information.
60 and older
York University, Toronto: York University offers academic fee waivers for students aged 60 years or older. This waiver can be applied to one undergraduate course and one graduate course.
- A&W (age: 60+): 10% off food purchases, every day.
- The Bay (age: 60+): 15% off your purchase, first Tuesday of every month.
- Bulk Barn (age: students AND 60+): 10% off your purchase, every Wednesday. Discount cannot be combined with any other discount ($3 off $10 coupons).
- Canadian Tire (age: 65+): 10% off regular priced items, first Wednesday of every month.
- Golden Griddle (age: 55+):10% discount, excluding alcohol, every day.
- Go Transit (age: 65+): 1/2 price of a single ride adult fare, every day.
- Greyhound (age: 62+): 10% off your purchase, every day.
- Imperial Buffet (age: 65+): 25% off the buffet price, every day.
- Lawtons Drug (age: 55+): 20% off select merchandise, every day.
- M&M Meats (age:60+): 5% off your purchase, every Tuesday.
- Mandarin Chinese Buffet (age: 65+): 20% off the buffet price, every day.
- Marriott (age: 62+): 15% off or more on your room rate, every day.
- McDonalds (age: 60+):Large coffee for $0.85, every day.
- Rexall PharmaPlus (age: 55+): 20% off your purchase of regular priced merchandise every Tuesday of the Month.
- Rona (age: 65+): 10% off your regular priced purchase. First Tuesday of the month.
- Salvation Army (age: 60+): 10% off your purchase, every day. Discount cannot be combined with other offers.
- Shoppers Drug Mart (age: 55+): 20% off your purchase of regular priced merchandise (excludes certain items), every Thursday.
- Smitty’s: With a $2 annual fee, receive a $5 gift certificate and save 15% off any menu or retail item, every day.
- Value Village (age : 55+): 10% off your purchase, every Tuesday.
- Via Rail (age: 60+): Save on adult regular fare, every day.
