You can find senior discounts for Canadians everywhere: when dining out at restaurants, when booking a flight or a rental car, and at the grocery store and pharmacy. The hard part is keeping track of all of them and staying up-to-date on which discounts are still valid and which have expired.
That's why we've collected 200+ senior discounts in Canada so you can learn about all of them in one place. We update this list weekly, too, so bookmark it and come back in a month or two for a revised list of how you can save money as a senior in Canada.
What Are Senior Discounts?
Senior discounts are discounts made available to older Canadians. The exact age an individual becomes eligible for a senior discount varies by the establishment, but the typical ages tend to be around 55 to 60 years old. Some companies only offer exclusive discounts to seniors 65 years or older, which is the conventionally accepted retirement age. Just as the government of Canada treats 65+ individuals receiving CPP and OAS slightly differently, the same goes for Canadians receiving senior discounts.
You can always inquire in each store to know whether your age is eligible for a unique discount or not.
What is CARP?
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is for Canadian senior citizens ages 50 and above. Members of CARP are entitled to the benefits offered to seniors by the establishments. Canadians 50+ can join CARP for an annual fee of $19.95.
CARP Membership Requirements
Each establishment observes specific membership requirements before seniors can get the benefits.
- Age: Technically, seniors are individuals who have reached 50 and above. However, some establishments limit the discounts they offer to specific ages such as 55, 60, 65 years old, or a different age that they determine.
- Ask: Always ask the establishment if they offer senior discounts because they don’t automatically apply them if you purchase or get products or food from them. Before you pay, ask them first.
- Identification Card: Government IDs are essential in providing proof that an individual is qualified for senior discounts. Examples of these IDs are a driver's license, Old Age Status (OAS) card, passport, or health card.
Restaurant Discounts for Seniors in Canada
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Burger King | Free coffee or 10% discount | 55+ | Location may vary | The discounts may differ depending on the location of the branch. |
Tim Hortons | 10% discount | May vary on the location | May vary on the location. | Some branches offer discounts, but some may not. |
Church’s Chicken | 30% discount | 55+ | Tuesdays | They offer coupons and codes on their website. |
Denny’s Restaurant | Senior section menu and 15% off | 55+ | Daily or Thursdays between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. | The senior section menu is offered daily while the 15% discount is exclusive on Thursdays. |
A & W | Discounts for tea, coffee, and food | 60+ | May vary on the location. | Ask the branch representative about the senior discounts. |
IHOP | 55+ menu with discounted costs | 55+ | Daily | All of the branches in Canada offer a senior discounted menu. |
KFC | Small drinks or discounts | 55+ | Daily or Tuesdays exclusive discounts | Discounts offered may vary depending on the location. |
Knight & Day | Discounted senior section menu | 60+ | 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. | The special menu for seniors is only available for a limited time daily. |
Mcdonalds | Discounts on coffee or coffee with muffin set | 55+ or 60+ | Daily | Some locations offer 20% coffee discounts to seniors aged 55 years old and above. |
Applebee’s | May vary on the location | 55+ | May vary on the location | N/A |
Golden Griddle | 10% discount | 55+ | Daily | All of the menus are qualified for senior discounts except alcoholic beverages. |
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Discounted senior section menu | 55+ | Daily | Contact the branch for the available senior discounts |
Sals & Sals Xpress | Discounted special menu | 55+ | Daily | Available in Manitoba only. |
Salisbury House | Discounted “Silver” menu | 55+ | May vary on the branch. | Winnipeg and Steinback in Manitoba only. |
Mandarin Restaurant | 20% off for buffet cost | 65+ | Daily | Seniors must show a valid ID to qualify. |
Imperial Buffet | 35% discount | 55+ | Monday to Thursday and Friday | Discounted lunch and dinner are for Monday to Thursday while lunch discounts are only on Friday. |
The Pantry | Discounted senior menu | 65+ | May vary on the location. | Ask for more info in every branch. |
Ricky’s Restaurants | 10% off | 65+ | May vary on the location. | They provide coupons online. |
Subway | 10% off | 60+ | Daily | Senior discounts are limited to some stores or depend on the manager’s discretion. |
Taco Bell | Free drinks or 5% meal discount | 60+ or 65+ | May vary on the location. | Ask for more info in every branch. |
Wendy’s Restaurant | 10% discounts or discounted/free drinks | 65+ | May vary on the location. | Contact the branch for the available senior discounts. |
White Spot | Discounted senior menu | 65 | Daily | N/A |
Dunkin Donuts | Large or extra-large drinks and free donuts | May vary on the location. | May vary on the location. | The age qualification and frequency depend on the branch location. |
Boston Pizza | Offers fidelity card | 60+ | 6th dinner is free | Coupons and discounts are also available online for a specific period. |
Buffet Royal Restaurant | 25% discount | 60+ | Between 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Discounts are available for a limited period only. |
Ruby King Restaurant | 10% discount | 60+ | Daily | Bring valid IDs to qualify for the discounts. |
Smitty’s | 10% off or free meal during birthdays or 5% saving certificate | 60+ | Daily | Smitty’s Seniors Club was replaced with MySmitty’s Rewards. |
Humpty’s Restaurant | 20% discount | 55+ | Tuesdays | Make sure to bring a valid ID to qualify for the senior discount. |
Papa John’s | 25% discount | 60+ | Ask for the availability. | Discounts are usually applied for online orders, and it is offered only in Atlantic Canada. |
Food & Grocery Store Discounts for Seniors in Canada
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Bulk Barn | 10% discount | 65+ | Wednesdays | Bring a valid ID to get the discounts. |
M & M Meats | 5% or 10% discount | May vary on the location | Depending on the discount offered | Most of the branches offer automatic 10% discounts on full-priced orders every day while 5% off on Tuesdays. |
Liquor Depot/Barn | 5% discount | 65+ | Tuesdays | Discounts offered are only available in Alberta and British Columbia. |
Arby’s | 5% discount or free drinks | 55+ | May vary on the location. | Some branches may offer discounts and others offer free drinks. |
Herb & Spice Shop | 10% discount | 65+ | Daily | Discounts may not be available to all of the stores. |
Kardish Health Food | 10% discount | 65+ | Tuesdays | Ask branch representatives to know if they offer senior discounts. |
McGavin's Bread Basket | 10% discount | 60+ | Wednesdays | Ask for senior discounts for every total purchase. |
Safeway | 10% discount | Ask for age qualification | First Tuesday or first or third Wednesday of the month | They offer discounts on specific days or scenarios such as customer appreciation day, every $35 total purchase, the first Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, or using Safeway Card. |
Bruno’s Fine Foods | May vary on the location. | May vary on the location. | On selected dates only | Contact the store to know how receive their senior discount. |
Farm Fresh | 5% discount | 55+ | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Bring a valid ID to qualify. |
Sobey’s | 10% discount | Ask the store | First Tuesday of the month and 3rd Wednesday of the month in Safeway Locations | Make sure to ask about the senior discounts offered. |
Amaranth Foods | 10% discount | 65+ | Tuesdays | Discounts are only available in Calgary and St. Albert branches. |
Nature’s Fare Markets | 5% discount | 65+ | Daily | Cases or bulk bags filled with products are entitled to a 10% discount. |
Community Natural Foods | 5% discount | 65+ | Daily | Only available in Calgary. Valid ID is required and not offered for online purchases. |
Pharmacy Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Pharmacy/Program | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Provincial and Territorial Public Drug Benefit Programs | Inquire about the requirements for qualification. | Ask the authorized person. | Every purchase | Seniors that have a low income are supported by the government through this program. |
Medical Services Plans | Seniors that earn below $22,000 are qualified | Ask the authorized person | Every purchase | Eligible seniors receive particular benefits such as the Premium Assistance Program. |
Shoppers Drug Mart | 20% discount | 65+ | Thursdays | Only seniors that hold a PC Optimum Card can get the discount. Gift cards, lottery tickets, tobacco, and alcohol are excluded from the discount. |
Rexall Pharma Plus | 20% discount for CARP members only | 65+ | Weekly and another special discount every last Tuesday of the month | Specific regulations may apply |
Lawtons Drugs | 20% discount | 55+ | Once a month and the location may vary | Most discounts are applied on Wednesdays. |
Jean Coutu | 10% discount | 65+ | Wednesdays | Contact the store to know more info |
Pharma Plus | 20% discount | 65+ | last Tuesday of the month | Exclusions may apply. |
Pharmasave | 10% discount | 65+ | Once a month | The discount day varies from every branch. Contact the pharmacy for more details. |
Retail Store Discounts for Seniors
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Carlton Cards | 10% discount | 60+ | Daily | Ask for a senior discount on every purchase. |
Michaels | 10% discount | 60+ | Daily | All purchases are eligible for a senior discount. |
Giant Tiger | 10% discount | 60+ | First Monday of the month | Discounts may not be available in other branches. |
Pet Valu | 10% discount | 60+ | Last Thursday of the month | Senior discounts are available only for Pet Valu Your Rewards or VIP plus members. |
Global Pet Foods | 15% discount | 60+ | last Tuesday of the month | Discounts may vary on the location and it’s exclusive only for the rewards card holders. |
The Bay | 15% discount | 55+ or 60+ | First Tuesday of the month | Ask the store about the minimum age requirement to get the discount. |
Canadiana Flowers | 15% discount | 55+ | May vary on the location. | Discounts are only offered to CARP members. |
Hallmark | 10% discount | 65+ | Once a week | Senior Discounts may not be available to some stores. |
Canadian Tire | 10% discount | 65+ | First Wednesday of the month | The discounts are only applied to regular-priced items. |
Thrift Stores and Clothing Discounts for Seniors
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Salvation Army Thrift Store | 10% discount | 60+ | May vary on the location. | Ask the branch if they offer senior discounts and bring a valid ID. |
Value Village | 30% discount | 55+ | Tuesdays | The discount schedule may vary in every store location. |
Goodwill | 25% discount | 55+ | Second Monday of the month | Discounts are only available in stores in Ontario and Alberta. |
Goodwill Amity | 10% discount | 65+ | Daily | Contact a specific branch for more information. |
Banking Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Financial Institution/ Bank | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Scotiabank | Low monthly fees/ 12 Free transactions per month/ $4 off for other checking accounts | 60+ | Monthly | Selected checking and savings account. |
Bank of Montreal | Free checking and savings account or $300 bonus for premium accounts | 60+ | Every transaction | With benefits from the bank. |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | Low monthly fees, annual discounts, and free services | 60+ | Every transaction | Benefits are applied to checking and saving accounts. |
TD Bank | Exclusive benefits | 60+ | Every opening of an account | N/A |
ATB Financial | Freedom Account, 10$ discounts for opening a safety box, no monthly fees, unlimited transactions, and personalized checks | 59+ | Depending on the transaction. | Benefits are applied based on the transactions. |
National Bank of Canada | Low monthly fees for Modest Checking Account | 60+ | Every opening of an account | N/A |
Home Equity Bank | Up to 55% can be appraised from the customer’s primary home | 55+ | Every application | Only applies to CHIP Open Reverse Mortgage loans from the bank. |
Royal Bank of Canada | Free transactions, check writing, 50% discount on annual fees, and additional benefits | 60+ | Depending on the transaction | Applies to the RBC SIxty Plus Account and members of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Retired Persons. |
Servus Credit Union | Zero fees for banking plans, 100 free checks, or 10$ off for the safety deposit box’s annual fee, and other discounts | 60+ | Depending on the transaction | Visit their website for more information |
Canadian Western Bank | No monthly fee for Gold Leaf Plus Account with unlimited transactions, complimentary checks, and $15 safety deposit box’s rentals | 57+ | Depending on the transaction | N/A |
Home Improvement & Building Supplies Discounts for Seniors
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Home Hardware | 20% discount | May vary on the location. | Selected days | Contact branch about the age discount schedules. |
Rona | 10% discount | 50+ | First Tuesday of the month | Promos are currently unavailable. Check offers next time. |
Reno Depot | 10% discount | 55+ | First Tuesday of the month | N/A |
Cloverdale Paints | 25% discount for paint and 15% off for accessories and tools | 60+ | First Tuesday of the month | Paint discounts are daily. |
Art Knapps | 10% discount | 60+ | First Wednesdays of the month | Discounts may vary depending on the branch. |
Travel and Transportation Discounts for Seniors
Transit
Transit | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
BC Ferries | Free travel | 65+ | Mondays to Thursdays | Travelling with a vehicle on a ferry route is excluded. Not available on holidays. |
St. John’s Metrobus | 10 discounted ride passes and monthly passes | Ask for the age qualification | Until benefits are all used or every month | No discounts for single rides. |
Winnipeg Transit | Peggo E-passes and single fare discounted rates | 65+ | Each ride | Bring ID to qualify. |
GO Transit | 50% discount | 65+ | Single rides | No discounts for Day Pass. |
OC Transpo | Free travel for O-Train and OC Transpo Buses | Ask for the age qualification | Sundays and Wednesdays | Presto members are entitled to monthly pass discounts. |
Halifax Transit | Discounted rates | 65+ | Free travel on Tuesdays in between 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after 6 p.m. | N/A |
British Columbia Transportation System | Discounted rates | 60+ | Every ride | Qualification includes low-income, have a disability, or eligible with BC Bus Pass’ Criteria. |
Calgary Transit | Regular Senior Yearly Pass and Low Income Seniors Yearly Pass | 65+ | Depending on the validity of the passes | Seniors are only eligible to apply for the passes. |
Ottawa Transit | Free Rides | 65+ | Wednesdays | N/A |
York Region Transit | Discounted rates for 10 tickets and monthly passes | Ask for age qualifications | Until all offers are used | Check website for more info. |
Greyhound | 10% discount | 62+ | Each ride | Bring ID to qualify. |
Car Rental Discounts
Car Rentals | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Thrifty | 5% discount | 50+ | Every rental | N/A |
Hertz | Up to 20% discounts and special rental offers | 50+ | Every rental | Discounts are offered to the 50 Plus Car Rental Program. |
Budget | 25% to 30% discounts | 65+ | Every rental | Discounts are only available to CARP members. |
Avis | 25% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Every rental | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Europcar | 20% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Every rental | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Airline & Airfare Discounts
Airlines | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Air Canada | 10% discount | 60+ | Every flight | Discounts are applied to base fares before surcharges and taxes . |
CheapOAir | Discounts on particular tickets | Ask for age qualification | Selected tickets only | No specific age is provided on their website. |
Park’N Fly | 20% discount | Ask for age qualification | Depending on the offer | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Transat Discoveries | $200 per couple | Ask for age qualification | Some Europe departures | Exclusive for CARP members. |
First Air | 10% discounted fares | 55+ | Depending on the offer | N/A |
American Airlines | Discounts may vary | Ask for age qualification | Depending on the offer | CARP members may receive extra discounts. |
Railway Discounts
Railways | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Toronto Transit Commission | TTC Rail Fares discounts | 65+ | Each ride | Available for payments using a Presto card, cash or other monthly passes. |
Amtrak | 10% discount | 65+ | Each ride | Not offered for fares, connecting services, and select upgrades. |
VIA Rail | 10% discount | 60+ | Each ride | CAA members receive another 10% discount. |
Entertainment Discounts for Seniors in Canada
Museum Discounts
Museum | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Canadian Canoe Museum | Discounted admission fee | 65+ | Each visit | Bring valid ID for qualification. |
Bata Shoe Museum | Tickets are discounted by $2. | Ask for age qualifications | Each visit | Bring valid ID for qualification. |
Winnipeg Art Gallery | Admission fee discounts from $15 to $18 | 65+ | Each visit | N/A |
Canadian Museum of History | Discounted admission fee | 65+ | Each visit | Bring valid ID for qualification. |
Canadian Museum for Human Rights | Discounted admission fee | 65+ | Each visit | Only in Winnipeg. |
Canadian Museum of Nature | Discounted ticket that costs $14 only | 65+ | Each visit | Regular fee is $16 for adults. |
Canadian War Museum | Tickets are discounted by 30%. | 65+ | Each visit | Bring valid ID for qualification. |
Vancouver Art Gallery | Tickets are discounted by 30%. | 65+ | Each visit | Admission fee is by donation only on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
The Rooms (St John) | Tickets are discounted by 30%. | 60+ | Each visit | N/A |
Hockey Hall of Fame | Tickets are discounted by 5%. | 65+ | Each visit | Applied to single and group tickets. |
Museum of Anthropology | Tickets are discounted by 13%. | Ask for age qualifications | Each visit | N/A |
The Royal Ontario Museum | Tickets are discounted by 20%. | 65+ | Each visit | N/A |
Textile Museum of Canada | Pay any amount | Ask for age qualifications | Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | N/A |
Art Gallery of Ontario | Admission discounts | 65+ | Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | N/A |
Theatre Discounts
Museum | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Theatre Calgary | Offers “Senior Saturday Matinees” | 65+ | Selected shows only | Conditions may apply. |
Science North | Admission fee discount | 65+ | For exhibit and theater | N/A |
Maison de la Culture | $5 discount | 60+ | Selected plays | N/A |
Empire Theaters | Admission fee only cost $8 or $5.50 | 65+ | Tuesdays | N/A |
Ottawa Little Theatre | Individual admission costs $22 | 60+ | Selected shows only | N/A |
National Arts Centre | Discounts when a subscriber to a series | 65+ | Depending on the series | N/A |
Great Canadian Theater Company | Individual admission costs $35.77 | 65+ | Ask for more information | N/A |
Vancouver Art Gallery | 30% discount | 65+ | Ask for more information | N/A |
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | 25% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Selected shows | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra | 25% discount | 65+ | Ask for more information | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Montgomery’s Inn | Senior discount | 65+ | Ask for more information | N/A |
Cinema Discounts
Cinema | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Cineplex Cinema | $8 General admission | 65+ | Every visit and $6 on Tuesdays | N/A |
3D Cinema | $11 admission fee | Ask for age qualifications | $9 on Tuesdays | N/A |
IMAX Cinemas | $12 admission fee | Ask for age qualifications | $11 on Tuesdays | N/A |
Cinéma StarCité Gatineau | $9 General admission | Ask for age qualifications | $6 on Tuesdays | N/A |
ByTowne Cinema | $7 admission fee | 65+ | Ask cinema for more info | N/A |
Landmark Cinemas | 20% admission fee discount | 65+ | Mondays | N/A |
Zoo Discounts
Zoo | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Toronto Zoo | Discounted admission or membership fees | 65+ | For individual or couple purchases | Fees may change every season. |
Jurrasic Forest | $3 admission fee discount | 60+ | Daily | N/A |
Canada’s Wonderland | Discounted general admission and seasonal pass | 60+ | Each visit and season | N/A |
Hotel Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Hotel | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Fairmont Hotels | 10% discount and $50 dining credit | 55+ | Daily | N/A |
Best Western | 15% discounts | 55+ | Daily | Exclusive for CARP Members. |
Sandman Hotel Group | Offers senior discounts | 55+ | Ask for more information | Exclusive for 55Plus membership online. |
Travelodge Hotels | 10% discount for regular room rates | 50+ | Every check-in | Free in-room coffee, long distance phone call, free newspapers. |
Choice Hotels | 10% discount | 60+ | Every selected room reservations | N/A |
Holiday Inn Express | Senior discounts | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
DoubleTree | Senior discounts | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | 20% discount | 60+ | Ask during reservations | Exclusive for CARP members. |
InterContinental Hotel Group | Senior discounts | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
Radisson | Senior discounts and free services | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
Marriot | 15% discount | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
Hilton Hotels | 5% discount | 60+ | For standard room rates | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Hyatt | 50% discount | 62+ | Participating locations | N/A |
Howard Johnson Hotels | 10% discount | 55+ | Ask for more information | AARP members are entitled to 15% to 30% discounts. |
Motel 6/ Studio 6 Canada | 10% discount | 60+ | Ask for more information | Bring valid ID to qualify . |
Sutton Place Hotel | 40% discount | 55+ | Booking standard room rates | Offers $10 gift cards per night stay. |
Natural & Health Stores Discounts for Seniors
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Nutters Everyday Naturals | 10% discount | 60+ | Mondays | Discount offers are available in some of the stores in Western Canada. |
Gentle Rain Health Food Store | 10% discount | May vary on the location. | Thursdays | Discounts are only available in branches in Stratford, Ontario. |
Eye Care Discounts for Seniors
Stores | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Lens Crafters | 30% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Ask for more information | Exclusive for CAA members. |
Iris Eyecare | Discounts on the lens, laser surgery, and frames | Ask for age qualifications | Ask for more information | Exclusive for CARP members. |
Pearle Vision | 30% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Ask for more information | Exclusive BCAA members. |
Service & Utility Discounts for Seniors in Canada
Service & Utility | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
York University | Waivers for academic fee | 60+ | Ask for more information | Located in Toronto. |
Canadian Universities | Discounts and other offers | 55+ | Ask for more information | Available at the University of BC, Simon Fraser University, and Capilano University. |
Enbridge | “Golden Age Service” program provides security deposits waivers, options to use pension check for monthly gas bills | 65+ | Ask for more information | N/A |
Scrubbi | 10% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Every service availed | For professional cleaning services. |
Zoomer Wireless | 10% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Monthly plan | Exclusive to CARP members. |
City of Toronto Snow Clearing | Free snow-removal for city-owned sidewalks | 65+ | Ask for more information | Personal driveways are excluded. |
First Choice Hair Cutters | 20% discount | 60+ | Monday to Thursday | N/A |
Parks & Attractions Discounts for Seniors
Parks & Attractions | Description | Minimum Age | Frequency | Notes |
Parks Canada | Discounts for Discovery Pass and 12% discounts to other fees | 65+ | Day and yearly pass | Some conditions may apply. |
Attractions Ontario | 50% discount | Ask for age qualifications | Every selected attraction to visit | N/A |
BC Parks | 50% discount | 65+ | From Labor Day to June 15 | Some conditions may apply. |
Milne Dam Conservation Park | 50% discount for admission fee | Ask for age qualifications | Weekends and statutory holidays from Easter to Thanksgiving | N/A |