Discounts for Seniors
Senior savings
More discounts are available than what you see listed here. Our best advice: it never hurts to ask!
Banks |
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BMO Bank of Montreal offers a free savings and chequing account that comes with 12 free monthly transactions or discounts on other accounts, if you're 60 or older. CIBC offers CIBC Smart for Seniors that includes discounted monthly fees on certain bank accounts if you're 65 or older. Scotiabank's offer if you're aged 60 and over includes lower monthly fees on eligible accounts. |
Discounted or Free Education |
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If you are a Canadian citizen /permanent resident aged 55 or 65 or older (depends on the school), you may be eligible for a tuition waiver at various universities across Ontario. Here is a short list:
Check your local college or university for more details. |
Entertainment and Attractions |
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Art Gallery of Hamilton: 20% discount on admission if you are 65 or older. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto: $11 admission (rather than $15) if you are 65 or older. McMichael Art Gallery, Kleinburg: $17 (rather than $20) for a regular pass if you are 65 or more. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa: $18 (rather than $20) for general admission if you are 65 or older. Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto: $21.25 admission (rather than $26.50) if you are at least age 65. Stratford Festival: Exact ticket pricing depends on seat location, date and time, but there are discounts available if you're 65 or older. Tafelmusik, Toronto: Discounts are available on certain concerts if you are 65 or more. Toronto Zoo: $30 admission (rather than $35) if you are 65 or older. CN Tower: Discounted admission for seniors. Parks Canada: Daily admission passes and Discovery Passes (yearly) are discounted for seniors - 65+. Ontario Parks: Ontario Senior (a resident of Ontario who is at least 65 years old) can book a campsite at a discounted rate at all Ontario Parks. |
Hotels |
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Many hotels offer discounts for seniors. Ask when you book next time!
Fairmont Hotels: Fairmont Hotels may also have seniors' promotions with discounts at specific hotels if you're at least age 55. Marriott Hotels: If you're 62 years or older, you can save 15% or more on your room rate at Marriott brand hotels worldwide, seven days a week. Sandman Hotel Group: Seniors 55 years or better enjoy year-round preferred rates at all locations throughout Canada if you sign up for the 55 Plus Senior Program |
Restaurants |
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Burger King: Seniors 65+ get free coffee or tea in some restaurants Country Style: 10% senior discount (65+) in some restaurants Mandarin: Seniors 65 years old and more (with valid I.D.) receive 20% off the buffet price McDonald's: McDonald's offers coffee discounts for seniors at participating locations Tim Hortons: 10% senior discount (60+) at many restaurants Wendy's: 10% senior discount (55+) in some restaurants |
Shopping and Retail |
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Bulk Barn: 15% off for seniors every Wednesday Home Hardware: Seniors' discount at some locations Hudson's Bay: 15% senior discount (60+) first Tuesday of the month Laura Secord: 15% senior discount first Monday of the month M&M Meat Shops: 10% senior discount every Tuesday Michaels: 10% daily discount for seniors Rexall Drugs/Pharma Plus: Every Tuesday, seniors 55 and older save 20% Rona Hardware: 10% senior discount first Tuesday of the month Salvation Army Thrift Stores: 15% off for seniors every day Shopper's Drug Mart: Seniors Discount Day every Thursday with a 20% discount for those aged 65+ Value Village: Seniors' (60+) discount every Tuesday |
Transportation |
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Check your local transit network for discounts on buses, trains and buses across Ontario. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC): Special rates for seniors aged 65+ on single fares, monthly passes VIA Rail: 10% discount for seniors (aged 60+) with a VIA Rail profile. Further 10% for those with a CAA card York Region Transit: Special rates for seniors aged 65+ on single fares, monthly passes GO Transit: Seniors day is every day on GO Transit! If you're 65 years or older, you save 55% with your PRESTO card on your train or bus ride. |