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DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS


I make every attempt to keep the information on this page as accurate as possible. Please let me know at syears@senioryears.com if there is anything incorrect or a deal for Canadian seniors that is not listed on this page. Thanks!

Zellers - 10% off, 55+, first Monday of the month.

Value Village - 20% off, 60+, every Tuesday.

Salvation Army Thrift Stores - 10% off, 60+, every day. And no federal or provincial tax!

Bulk Barn - 10% on Wednesdays

M & M Meats - 5% on Tuesdays

Rexall Drugs - Last Tuesday of the month for 65+

Sears - 2nd Tuesday of the month - 10% on Womens/Mens/Childrens ware (sale or regular prices)
- Footwear/Hosiery & Accessories/ Intimate Apparel/Luggage
- Optical

Shoppers Drug Mart - 20% on last Thursday of the month for 55+

Pharmaplus - 20% on the last Tuesday of the month for 65+

The Bay - offers 15% discount Seniors Day for age 60 and over the 1st Tuesday of every month.

Income Tax preparation - free services available for simple income tax returns $25,000 or less whether you are a senior or not.

Pearle Vison - OHIP covers yearly examinations for seniors 65+ with any optometrist
- Also has discount for those purchasing eyewear who have CAA coverage - 30% off total bill.

Link to Toronto Star Article - For Seniors Discounts Abound

AIR FLIGHT DISCOUNTS

VIA RAIL

As a traveller 60 years of age or over, you can save year round on the adult regular fare in Economy class. Simply choose the 60+ fare when booking.


Hotel Discounts

* Best Western
•Anyone 55 or older receive a minimum 10% senior discount on hotel room rates
•Many Best Western hotels offer our mature guests little extras to make your stay more pleasant - like early check-in, late check-out, a complimentary hotel room upgrade or continental breakfast *
* Not available at all Best Western hotels and is subject to availability at the time of request.

Sandman Hotels
55Plus Senior Program If you’re 55 years or better, you will find well-deserved discounts and benefits at each of our great locations across Canada. Enroll for your complimentary 55Plus membership online or by calling 1+800+SANDMAN.

Choice Hotels International
(includes Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites, Rodeway Inn)
If you are 60+ or an AARP member, you'll save up to 10% with advance reservations. Just request the Senior Rate* when you call 800-4CHOICE (800-424-6423).

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. Participating Days Inn locations are proud to offer AARP members up to 20% off the Best Available Rate. Reserve your room today!

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
AARP members are eligible for 15% to 30% discounts from Howard Johnson and everyone over 55 is entitled to a 10% discount.

Marriott Hotels
Discount with AARP membership. Call 1-888-236-2427 for details. No other discounts that I could find.

Radisson Hotels
Discounts for those 50+. Some hotels will provide upgraded rooms and 15% off food. Discounts vary by hotel, call 1-800-333-3333 for more information.

Travelodge Hotels (includes Thriftlodge)
AARP/CARP members who make advance reservations are given a 15% discount off the regular room rate. 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.

Fairmont Hotels and Resort
Discount varies with each hotel and resort. Ask for senior discount when making reservations.

Buses

Greyhound Seniors Club
For a $5 membership fee those 62+ receive a 10% discount on any unrestricted Greyhound passenger fare, a 10% discount for food items at Greyhound operated restaurants, a 10% discount for Greyhound charter services, a 25% discount for Greyhound PackageXpress shipments (prepaid personal shipments only, please), and from 10% to 30% off reservations at Choice Hotels International locations (30% subject to availability and advance reservations). Seniors that are not members of the Seniors Club may still request a 5% discount at a terminal counter on unrestricted passenger fares. Appropriate ID may be required.

Banks
Many Canadian chartered banks and financial institutions offer discounts for people, 60-plus. For example, service charges on transactions such as certified cheques, utility and cellular phone bills, and traveller's cheques are eliminated.

Public Transit
With appropriate passes, 65 year olds may ride the Metro or use public transit at reduced rates.

Entertainment
Movie houses and theatre companies offer discounts for the 65-plus crowd.

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. See http://www.insurance-canada.ca/consinfoauto/l12.php

Other
A number of beauty salons, health and fitness studios, pharmacies, restaurants and car dealers offer senior discounts.

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