Senior Discounts by Category
Restaurants • Grocery • Pharmacy
Shopping • Phone Plan • Transportation
Travel • Hotel • Car Rental
Education • Museum • Parks • Banking
🍝 Restaurant Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- A&W offers a 10% discount to customers aged 60 and over at some of their locations, allowing seniors to enjoy savings on their meals.
- Arby’s provides a 10% discount to seniors 55 and older at certain locations, catering to the mature demographic with reduced prices.
- Boston Pizza does not provide a discount specifically for seniors, maintaining standard pricing across their customer base.
- Burger King offers discounted and sometimes free coffee, although the age requirement for this discount is not specifically stated.
- Denny’s celebrates Seniors Day every Thursday by offering a 15% discount to customers aged 55 and over who dine between 2 PM and 10 PM.
- IHOP has a special 55+ menu which features reduced prices on breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, making it an attractive option for seniors.
- McDonald’s does not have a uniform senior discount policy across all locations, but some outlets offer discounted or free coffee and other drinks to customers aged 55 and over.
- Subway offers a 10% discount to seniors aged 60 and over, providing a price reduction on their fresh-made sandwiches.
- Taco Bell gives seniors aged 65 and over a free drink and a discount of 5% or more on their meal order at participating locations.
- Tim Hortons does not officially list a senior discount on their website, but many locations offer a 10% discount if seniors request it at the time of purchase.
🥬 Grocery Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Bulk Barn provides a 15% discount to seniors aged 65 and over on Wednesdays. The store requires valid identification to avail of this discount, as noted on their website.
- Costco does not offer any specific senior discount, maintaining uniform pricing for all members regardless of age.
- Real Canadian Superstore also does not have a standardized senior discount policy, with promotional offerings varying by location.
- M&M Food Market offers a 10% discount every Tuesday to seniors over 60 on all regular-priced items, available both in-store and online.
- Save-On-Foods offers a 20% discount on the first Tuesday of each month at some locations, though it is important to note that this discount is available to all customers, not just seniors.
- Sobey’s does not provide a uniform senior discount across all its locations, but some stores may designate specific days of the month as senior days, offering special discounts for senior shoppers
💊 Pharmacy Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Shoppers Drug Mart offers seniors a 20% discount every Thursday. Seniors can save on almost all regular-priced merchandise when they use a PC Optimum card, as part of their ongoing promotion which details can be found on their website.
- Rexall allows customers aged 55 years and older to save 20% on regular-priced merchandise every Tuesday. This discount is available to those who have a Be Well™ rewards card. Further information is available on Rexall’s special promotions page.
🛒 Shopping Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Carlton Cards offers a 10% discount to seniors aged 60 and over on all purchases, available every day.
- Giant Tiger celebrates Senior Day on the first Monday of each month at some locations, where seniors aged 60 and over receive a 10% discount on their purchases before taxes.
- HBC (Hudson’s Bay Company) extends a special Timeless Style Tuesday discount every Tuesday for seniors aged 55 or better who are registered in the HBC Rewards program. This discount is valid in-store for customers who have provided a valid email address during registration. More details can be found on their support page.
- Home Depot does not offer a senior discount, as there is no policy advertised on their website regarding such a discount.
- Home Hardware may offer senior discounts at some locations, but this varies by store. It’s advisable to contact the nearest Home Hardware to confirm their specific policy.
- Michael’s provides a 10% discount for seniors aged 55 and over. This offer is subject to certain conditions and exclusions.
- Pet Valu provides a 10% discount to seniors aged 60 and over on the last Thursday of every month. Additionally, seniors can benefit from signing up for the Pet Valu Rewards program to receive special offers and discounts. This ensures that senior pet owners can enjoy savings while caring for their pets.
- Salvation Army Thrift Stores cherish their senior customers by offering a daily 10% discount at participating locations for guests aged 60 years and older. It’s important to note that this discount cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. More details can be found on their FAQ page.
- Value Village offers a significant 30% discount to seniors aged 55 and over on Tuesdays.
- Walmart Canada does not provide senior discounts at any of its locations.
📱 Phone Plan Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Rogers offers a specific plan aimed at customers 55 and over, enhancing accessibility and affordability in their mobile services.
- Bell provides monthly credits for select mobile rate plans to customers with accessibility needs. This initiative is part of Bell’s commitment to making communication more accessible for all.
- Telus operates the Mobility for Good® program for low-income seniors, offering wireless services at a reduced cost to Canadian seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This program is designed to help connect seniors who might otherwise face barriers to mobile communications.
🚌 Transportation Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- BC Ferries offers free travel on select routes for BC seniors (65+ and BC residents) from Monday to Thursday, excluding statutory holidays. Non-resident seniors should book under the adults & seniors fare type.
- Calgary Transit offers the Regular Seniors Annual Transit Pass for unlimited access to services for those 65 or older, with rates varying by birth month.
- Go Transit provides seniors with a 55% discount on train and bus rides using a PRESTO card.
- OC Transpo allows seniors aged 65+ free rides on buses and the O-Train on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Toronto Transit Commission offers a senior fare at approximately one-third of the adult fare.
- Translink provides discounted concession fares for seniors aged 65 and older.
- York Region Transit sets the senior fare at about 40% of the adult fare.
✈️ Travel Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Air Canada does not offer senior discounts; however, seniors can potentially find competitive fares within the Star Alliance network by using Google Flights, taking advantage of flexible travel times.
- British Airways provides senior discounts to AARP members.
- Porter Airlines does not have senior discounts, but seniors can potentially find competitive fares to destinations like New York, Chicago, and Boston, taking advantage of flexible travel times.
- WestJet does not provide senior discounts, but seniors can potentially find competitive fares through Google Flights, taking advantage of flexible travel times.
- Via Rail offers senior discounts. To book, select your travel class and fare, then choose “Senior (65+)” as the traveler type.
- Amtrak provides a 10% discount for travelers aged 65 and over on most rail fares.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises offers discounted senior prices on select sailings for guests aged 55 and older.
- Holland America Line operates a fleet of 11 ships, offering over 500 annual sailings across all seven continents, including destinations like Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. AARP members can receive up to $200 in onboard credit per stateroom, depending on cruise length and stateroom selection.
🧳 Hotel Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Best Western Hotels & Resorts provides AARP members a savings of 5% or more at over 4,000 hotels globally, across various Best Western brands. Members also earn an additional 10% bonus points per stay by joining Best Western Rewards® for AARP members.
- Choice Hotels offers AARP members a 10% discount on stays at nearly 7,500 properties worldwide, encompassing a range of brands including Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® Hotels, Clarion®, and many others within their extensive portfolio.
- Fairmont Hotels provides senior discounts for older guests.
- Hilton Hotels offers AARP members up to 10% off the best available rate. Benefits include late checkout until 2 p.m. when available, and additional perks for Hilton Honors members, including instant Silver status upon registration and maintaining that status with 2 stays within 6 months. Hilton’s portfolio includes high-end brands like Waldorf Astoria and budget-friendly options like Hampton by Hilton.
- Marriott hotels also offer senior discounts, accessible through their website.
- Motel 6 provides a 10% discount to AARP members on the best available rate, along with a late checkout option until 2 p.m., and pets stay free under specific terms.
🚗 Car Rental Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Avis offers AARP members up to 35% off base rates when selecting the Pay Now option at reservation, or up to 30% off with the Pay Later option at the pickup counter. Additional benefits include a 3% credit for future rentals, a free upgrade on compact through full-size car bookings (subject to availability), and an extra driver at no cost.
- Budget provides similar benefits to AARP members, with up to 35% off base rates when choosing Pay Now, or up to 30% off with Pay Later. Members also enjoy a 3% credit toward future rentals, a free upgrade from compact through full-size classes (based on availability), and an additional driver without extra charges.
- Enterprise does not offer AARP discounts but maintains competitive rates and various promotions.
- Zipcar gives AARP members $20 off an annual membership and offers $40 in free driving credit to new members.
🎓 Education Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- University of Toronto permits seniors aged 65 and over, enrolled in undergraduate Arts and Science programs, to seek an exemption from mandatory non-academic incidental fees.
- University of British Columbia (UBC) provides individuals aged 65 and above the chance to register in most credit courses for degrees as lifelong learners, without the need for application, tuition, or student fees, although certain conditions may apply.
- McGill University offers a tuition credit equal to 50% of the Quebec tuition fee to senior citizens aged 65 and over who are registered in courses through the School of Continuing Studies. Financial aid is available for full-time degree students.
- University of Waterloo extends a Seniors Tuition Discount that covers the course tuition for individuals aged 65 or older on the first day of the term.
- University of Ottawa offers discounts for retired employees.
- McMaster University provides free tuition for those aged 65 or older.
- Western University provides bursaries for seniors.
- University of Calgary exempts senior citizens aged 65 or older from University of Calgary tuition fees for undergraduate, direct-entry bachelor’s level courses (excluding programs requiring prior postsecondary education). Students remain responsible for application fees, mandatory supplementary course fees, and group study fees when applicable.
- York University encourages lifelong learning for Canadian seniors or permanent residents with a tuition fee waiver for those aged 60 or older by May 1 for summer entry or September 1 for fall/winter entry. This waiver is restricted to one undergraduate and one graduate degree, limited to the level of tuition fees assigned to domestic, non-professional undergraduate arts, science, and other programs as defined by the Ministry’s guidelines.
- Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites learners of all ages and provides a tuition discount for individuals aged 55 and older as part of their Liberal Arts and 55+ program.
🏛️ Museum Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum offers a unique experience as a demonstration farm right in the city, connecting Canadians and visitors from around the world to agricultural science and technology. Senior discounts are available.
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum presents a collection that narrates humanity’s ancient dream of flight and highlights the significant role Canadians have played in aviation and space exploration. Senior discounts are available.
- Canadian Museum of History tells the comprehensive story of Canada, providing insights into the country’s past. Senior discounts are available.
- Canadian Museum of Nature houses one of the world’s largest and most impressive natural history collections. Senior discounts are available.
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 highlights the critical role of immigration in building Canada. Senior discounts are available.
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights stands as the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights. Senior discounts are available.
- Canada Science and Technology Museum showcases a world-class collection of Canadian scientific and technical innovations. Senior discounts are available.
- Canadian War Museum explores Canada’s military past and its profound impact on the country. Senior discounts are available.
- National Gallery of Canada displays collections of historic and contemporary artworks that engage visitors of all ages. Senior discounts are available.
- Bank of Canada Museum provides interactive exhibits and educational programs focusing on the role of economics and currency in Canada’s history with free admission for all visitors, including seniors.
- Ottawa Art Gallery showcases a diverse range of historical and contemporary Canadian and international art with free admission for all visitors, not specifically offering senior discounts because entry is complimentary for everyone.
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) as one of Canada’s largest art museums, the AGO features a vast collection that spans from contemporary art to significant works from various periods and offers discounted admission for seniors.
- Bata Shoe Museum explores the cultural and creative aspects of footwear through history and provides a discount on the admission fee for seniors.
- Hockey Hall of Fame is a must-visit for sports enthusiasts, celebrating the history and legends of hockey with exhibits and memorabilia, and reduced admission prices for senior visitors.
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) as one of North America’s largest museums, offers extensive collections in natural history, art, and culture from around the globe with a discounted rate for seniors on admission tickets.
🌳 Park Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- Parks Canada offers admission discounts for seniors at its national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas, helping seniors access and enjoy Canada’s natural beauty at a reduced cost.
- Alberta Parks provides a range of camping options, some of which are free, with senior discounts available at certain campgrounds. These discounts are applied at check-in, regardless of reservation status, and age verification may be required.
- BC Parks offers a significant discount for BC seniors, providing a 50% reduction in camping fees for those aged 65 or older. This discount is valid only for frontcountry campground fees during the off-peak season, which is from the day after Labour Day to June 14.
- Ontario Parks provides discounts on day-use fees for Ontario residents aged 65 and over, as well as for Ontario residents who possess a CNIB identity card. These discounts make it more accessible for seniors to enjoy the natural landscapes and recreational opportunities offered by Ontario Parks.
💵 Banking Discounts for Canadian Seniors
- BMO offers clients aged 60 and over free banking on the Practical Plan chequing account, which includes up to 12 monthly transactions. Additionally, seniors receive discounts on all other chequing account plans.
- CIBC provides clients 65 and older with a reduced monthly account fee and complimentary bank drafts and money orders.
- RBC ensures that customers who are 60 and over do not pay a monthly fee on the Day-to-Day Banking account, which includes up to 12 transactions.
- Scotiabank offers clients aged 60 and over lower monthly fees on all chequing accounts, including free banking on the Basic Bank account.
- TD provides seniors aged 60 and over with a discount on all chequing account plans, free cheques, and a discount on the annual fee for a safety deposit box.
- Vancity Credit Union, Canada’s largest credit union, provides seniors aged 55 and over with a free chequing account that includes unlimited transactions, complimentary orders of 50 cheques, discounts on safety deposit boxes, and more benefits.