Seniors
SeniorsBC.ca
Official Senior BC website for older adults in the province to find resources for planning and living a healthy active life as they age. Seniors’ families and caregivers will also find a large library of information on subjects like Financial and Health.
For information about government programs and services: Service BC: 1-800-663-7867 Phone (Greater Vancouver): 604-660-2421 Phone (Victoria): 250-387-6121 Toll Free: 1-800-663-7867 Phone (Deaf/hearing impaired [TDD], Toll-Free): 1-800-661-8773 Phone (Deaf/hearing impaired [TDD], Greater Vancouver): 604-775-0303 |
Liberal Arts and 55+ Program
SFU’s Liberal Arts and 55+ Program has been offering intellectually rich non-credit courses to older adult learners since the 1970s. There is a wide range of courses, from art and literature to history, science, philosophy and more.
Program Features:
Contact page Email: [email protected] Phone: 778-782-8000 |
Moves for Mind and Mood
Moves for Mind and Mood offers seniors a gentle program using the following static and dynamic mindfulness practices:
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Circle of Friends Brunch
For women 55+!
A place to connect, chat and engage with warm and interesting women. Monthly programs on Sundays, as well as occasional happy hours and brunches around town. Program Coordinator Lisa Cohen Quay
SUMMER HAPPY HOURS Location: Tap & Barrel Bridges, Granville Island Date: August 21 at 4:00pm FALL BBQ SOCIAL MIXER Date: Sunday, September 22 1:00pm – 2:30pm We will have fresh grilled hot dogs and ask you to bring $5 plus a side dish/fruit/dessert to share. Space is limited so RSVPs required (also, we can accommodate vegan and gluten free needs with advance reservations only). No Circle meeting in October BE CREATIVE WITH BEADS Date: Sunday, November 24 | 1 pm – 2:30pm Create custom bead charms, earrings, key chains and more (to gift or for yourself!) with bead artist Judi Moscovitch instructing. Materials and tools provided, pay per item created. MENORAH STORIES Date: Sunday, December 22 | 1 pm – 2:30pm Bring your menorah and tell us its story, and enjoy latke noshes as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together. |
Elder Care Ambulatory Services
Geriatric Mental Health Care Services:
Locations: St. Paul's Hospital Phone: 604-806-9827 Mount St. Joseph Hospital Phone: 604-877-8371 |
Seniors Transportation Shuttle
Shuttle Service for South Vancouver Seniors:
Office location: 6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver Contact Jeannie Furmanek, Phone: 604-324-6212 Ext. 141 Email: [email protected] |
Better at Home
What is Better at Home?
United Way’s Better at Home program helps BC’s older adults continue living independently in their own homes by providing simple, non-medical home support services. Its unique ‘seniors planning for seniors’ approach means older adults contribute to the design, operation and evaluation of their local program. What services does Better at Home provide? Better at Home services vary from community to community, depending on resources available, community capacity, and the specific needs of local seniors or elders. The Better at Home basket of services includes:
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Seniors Outreach Strategy (SOS)
Volunteer-based organization for Seniors 55+, services include:
Carolyn Wong - Seniors Program Lead
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SUCCESS Multi-Level Care Society
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society offers five programs in Vancouver and Richmond as well as partners with community organizations to offer Chinese Meals on Wheels services in Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby.
The program offers culturally competent services for elderly Chinese speakers. Available service languages are English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Adult day programs:
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QMUNITY Seniors and Older Adults Services
Services for LGBTQ2SAI+ Adults age 55 and over:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-684-5307 Ext. 110 |
Frog Hollow - Kin Hon Seniors Group
Cantonese and Mandarin Senior Group Activities:
A lively group of seniors who speak Cantonese and Mandarin meets every Monday. Group activities include tea/coffee and conversation, bingo, arts & crafts, dancing, and other activities. Drop-ins are always welcome. Phone: 604-251-1225 Location: 2131 Renfrew St., Vancouver |
South Van Seniors Hub
The South Vancouver Seniors Hub provides programs and services that are accessible, inclusive, and senior-driven. Its aim is to support active participation in the community, promote independence, and reduce senior isolation.
Programs and Services include:
Contact Michelle for more information, Phone: 604-324-6212 Ext. 158 Email: [email protected] Contact Frank for more information, Phone: 604-324-6212 Ext. 112 Email: [email protected] |
Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver (JSA)
Support for Jewish and non-Jewish Seniors:
Location: 949 West 49th Avenue Phone: 604-732-1555 Peer Counselling: 604-267-1555 |
Choose to move
Choose to Move is great for anyone age 55 and older that wants to become active, regardless of ability.
In Choose to Move, you receive both individual and group support: Work one-on-one with a trained activity coach to create a tailor-made physical activity plan to meet your health and fitness goals. You choose activities that you know you will enjoy and can do! Activities can range from organized fitness classes (e.g., Tai Chi, yoga) to individual activities you do on your schedule (e.g., gardening, walking). Locations: 1. Kerrisdale Community Centre
2. Robert Lee Family YMCA Information session: June 6 (1:00 pm) Program start: June 13 (Thursdays at 11:00 am) To register, Email: [email protected] 3. South Vancouver Neighbourhood House [program delivered in Punjabi] Information session: May 21 Program start: TBD (Tuesdays) To register, Email: [email protected] 4. West End Seniors’ Network – Barclay Manor Registration OPEN NOW! Program schedule: Mondays at 1:30 pm To register, contact Lisa Gosselin Email: [email protected] |
Mount Pleasant Seniors and Older Adults
Provides seniors and older adults aged 55 and up with a variety of services:
Phone: 604-879-8208 |
South Granville Seniors Information and Referral Program
Phone: 604-732-0812 |
411 Seniors Information and Referral Services
Services offered to seniors aged 55 and over include assistance with filling out paperwork and information about senior income and other benefits (OAP, GIS, bus passes, SAFER) provided by trained volunteers.
Location: 3502 Fraser St., Vancouver Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm Phone: 604-684-8171 Email: [email protected] |
Community Centre Activities
Community Centres around Vancouver offer a variety of free drop-in, pre-registration, and low-cost activities for seniors. Below is a non-exhaustive list of activities available.
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West End Seniors' Network
Kay’s Place offers a safe space where all older adults are welcome. Services include:
WESN and Gordon Neighbourhood House also provide virtual programming for older adults, which are hosted on Zoom. Programs include:
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday Location: 118 - 1030 Denman Street, Vancouver Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-669-7339 |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project - Downtown Eastside
Provides outreach programs for persons living with disabilities who are 50 years of age or older and reside in the Downtown Eastside:
Carries out community development initiatives with the goal of enhancing the standard of living for people staying in hotels in the Downtown Eastside or renting single rooms, with a focus on creating social networks for elderly adults:
Location: 509 East Hastings Street, Vancouver Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-254-2194 |
Seniors First BC
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, assistance, support, and referrals to seniors across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them. Funded by the British Columbian government, the Law Foundation of BC, and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
Programs include:
toll-free: 1-866-437-1940 Location: 502-1281 West Georgia Street, Vancouver Email: [email protected] |
Arthritis and Wellness Workshops
Various Vancouver Public Library branches offer workshops centered around arthritis and physical wellness. These free workshops are designed for seniors dealing with arthritic pain.
Arthritis and Exercise:
Arthritis and Nutrition:
Arthritis and Nutritional Supplements:
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Community Dance Activities
Vancouver's network of community centres provide weekly opportunities for seniors to participate in various dance classes. Individuals can explore, create, and perform dance with other members of their community.
Benefits of Dance:
Current Dance Groups: 1. Collaborative Creative Dance for Older Adults:
2. The Moberly Cultural Senior Dancers:
3. Vancouver Downtown Eastside Elder Dancers:
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Everyone Legal Clinic - Low-Cost Legal Services
Email: [email protected] Phone: 778-200-4478 |
Alzheimer Society of B.C. - Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people experiencing early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and a friend, family member or care partner.
English: 1-800-936-6033 Cantonese: 1-833-674-5007 |
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities is a partnership between United Way’s Better at Home program, bc211, and the BC Government through the Ministry of Health. It is a program that provides information and referrals regarding community, government, and social services in BC.
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Board Game Events for Seniors
Community Centres around Vancouver offer drop-in board game events for all interested seniors in the community. Some events feature a set game each week, while others have a rotating game schedule.
Free games events include:
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Social Tuesdays at Trout Lake
Are you looking to get out of the house and socialize with others? Join us on Tuesdays at the Trout Lake Community Centre for activities, snacks, and conversation. Enjoy a new topic/theme each week.
Details:
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Crisis Lines and Other Care Resources
Fraser Health Senior Services
Fraser Home Health Service Line:
Phone: 1-855-421-2121 Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8:30 am - 9 pm Services include:
Fraser Health Crisis Line:
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Peer Support Beyond Vancouver
Lower Mainland
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Seniors Peer Counselling of BC
COVID-19: BC Expands 211 Hotline to Pair Seniors with Volunteers
You can now call 2-1-1 or visit www.bc211.ca if you are a senior in need, or if you would like to volunteer with a senior in your community to check in on them or help pick-up groceries/prescriptions. The helpline takes calls 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, to help keep seniors safe. To read more on what extra measures the BC Government is doing to help seniors and bolster seniors’ supports at community service agencies in the province click here. |
Seniors Distress Line 24/7 - Crisis Centre
Professionally trained volunteers can provide free, confidential, non-judgmental, emotional support if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: (604) 872-1234, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
Older Adult Mental Health Program
Older adult mental health programs provide mental health services to senior clients with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions.
Older adult mental health programs serve adults aged 65 and over living in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.Offers specialized services for older adults including mental health outreach, assessment and consultation, treatment, case management, and education. Also provides a rehabilitation program offering individual occupational therapy assessments, psychosocial day program, peer support, and group programs. Phone: (604) 709-6785 Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm |
Kitsilano: Better at Home
Better at Home is a program that helps seniors with simple non-medical, day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes, and remain connected to their communities. The Government of British Columbia funds the program, while the United Way of the Lower Mainland manages it.
Services include:
[email protected] 604-736-3588 ext. 131 Sandra, Better at Home Seniors Program Assistant: [email protected] 604-736-3588 ext. 132 Information & Referral Volunteers: [email protected] 604-736-3588 ext. 604 |
Other Resources for Seniors:
South Vancouver - Basic Computer Training
Times: Wednesdays at 9:30 am to 11:30 am Wednesdays at 4 pm to 6 pm Fridays at 9:30 am to 11:30 am Fridays at 5 pm to 7 pm Location: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Meeting Room Cost: $10.00/course, SVNH membership required [which costs $4 for. a year] Contact Kwang Young, Email: [email protected] |
Computer and Technology Training - Vancouver Public Library
Various Vancouver Public Library branches offer free computer and technology workshops and one-on-one assistance for seniors around Vancouver. Visit the website for more details and dates.
Available services include:
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Deals & Discounts for Canadian Seniors
Retail Store Discounts:
Thrift Stores:
Home Improvement & Building Supplies:
Clothings:
Food & Grocery Discounts:
Restaurant Discounts:
Drugstore Discounts:
Note: Drugstore's food or prescriptions may be excluded or may be covered under different discount offer
Banks Discounts:
Note: Most financial institutions offer 60+ discounts which vary by product and institution. Make sure to ask for it.
Service & Utility Discounts:
Transportation Discounts:
Car Rentals Discounts:
Travel Discounts:
Automotive & Insurance Discounts:
Art & Museum Discounts:
Theatre Discounts:
Entertainment Discounts:
Parks & Attractions Discounts:
- Carlton Cards: offers a 10% senior’s discount on all purchases every day (60+)
- Michael’s: Seniors get 10% senior’s discount on all purchases every day (60+)
- Giant Tiger: Senior discounts varies per store (60+)
- Pet Valu: Seniors get a 10% discount on the last Thursday of every month and when you can sign up for the Pet Valu Rewards program (60+)
- Global Pet Foods: Seniors get 15% off their purchase on the last Tuesday of every month for rewards card holders at participating locations (60+)
Thrift Stores:
- Salvation Army Stores: Senior citizens get 10% off their order at participating Salvation Army Thrift Stores (60+). Some stores may offer no federal or provincial tax.
- Value Village: Seniors are eligible for a 30% discount every Tuesday at participating Value Village outlets (60+)
- Goodwill Alberta: Goodwill in Alberta offers a 15% discount every Wednesday to seniors (60+)
- Goodwill Amity: Seniors get a 10% discount at Goodwill Amity every day of the week (65+).
Home Improvement & Building Supplies:
- Rona: We were not able to find any current Senior’s discount offers from Rona.
- Home Hardware: Home Hardware offers a 10% discount to seniors at select locations (60+)
- Reno Depot: Reno Depot offers a 10% discount every first Tuesday of the month (55+).
- Cloverdale Paints: offers a senior’s discount of 25% any day on paint and 15% off tools and accessories (60+)
- Art Knapps: offers 10% seniors discount on first Wednesdays of each month depending on the store location, Off regular priced items. (60+)
Clothings:
- Banana Republic: Most Banana Republic stores offer 10% senior’s discount which varies by store location and day of the week (60+)
- Laura Secord: Laura Secord offers seniors 15% every First Monday of the month (65+)
- Ming Wo: offers 20%, First Monday of the month on regular priced items only (60+)
- The Bay : The first Tuesday of every month. 15% off most items
- La Baie: offers 15% on first Tuesday of the month (60+)
- Northern Reflections: offers 10% on first Tuesday of the month (60+)
Food & Grocery Discounts:
- Bulk Barn: Bulk Barn offers a 10% discount to all seniors every Wednesday (65+)
- M & M Meats: Offers 5% on Tuesdays. 10% if you spend more than $30
- Liquor Depot/Barn: Offers 5% discount on Tuesdays (65+)
- Arby’s: offers 10% discount to senior with valid ID. Availability depends on store location.
- Herb & Spice Shop: offers 10% every day (65+)
- McGavins Bread Basket: offers 10% discount on Wednesdays (60+)
- Safeway: offers 10% off First Tuesdays of each month, Customer Appreciation Day, minimum $35, with Safeway Card
- Bruno’s Fine Foods: offers senior discount on select dates only. Contact your nearest store for availability.
- Farm Fresh: offers 5% seniors discount on Tuesdays and Thursdays (55+)
- Golden Griddle: offers 10% seniors discount (alcoholic drinks are excluded) (55+).
- Nutters Everyday Naturals: Seniors are eligible to get 10% discount on Seniors Day (Mondays) in stores located in western Canada (60+).
- Gentle Rain Health Food Store: Seniors are eligible to save with a 10% discount off regular priced supplements and certain other items with a Seniors Day Discount (Thursdays) (in Stratford, Ontario)
Restaurant Discounts:
- Tim Hortons: Senior can get discounts at select Tim Hortons locations. Ask in the nearest franchise for further information
- A & W: Offers seniors discounts on coffee/tea and on food (60+)
- Burger King: Offers seniors coffee (55+)
- Church’s Chicken: offers 30%, discounts on Tuesdays (55+)
- Denny’s Restaurant: offers seniors section on menu (55+)
- IHOP: offers seniors section on menu (55+)
- KFC: offers discounts to all age groups on Tuesday specials
- Knight & Day: offers seniors menu, specials from 4:00 to 9:00 pm (60+)
- McDonalds: offers everyday discounted seniors coffee and coffee/muffin deals (60+)
- Applebee’s: offers a discount to senior citizens. Contact your nearest outlet to determine availability (55+)
- Golden Griddle: offers 10% discount to senior citizens (alcohol excluded)
- Sals & Sals Xpress and Salisbury House Restaurants: Seniors are eligible to choose discounted Light Fare Menu and Sals Silver Menu Dinners at Sals restaurants, The Salisbury House restaurants, and Sals Xpress restaurants (55+ in Manitoba)
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: choose items from a discounted Fifty-Five Plus Menu section for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – at participating Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (55+)
- Mandarin Chinese Buffet: Get 20% off the buffet price with valid ID (65+).
- Imperial Buffet: 35% off Monday to Thursday (lunch and dinner) and Friday (lunch only) with government issued ID (55+)
- The Pantry: offers seniors menu (65+)
- Ricky’s All-day Grill: offers 10% discount to seniors (65+)
- Subway: offers 10%, discount tp seniors at Manager’s discretion (60+)
- Taco Bell: offers free drink to seniors (60+)
- Wendy’s Restaurant: offer free drinks to seniors(55+)
- White Spot: offers discounted menu, ask for seniors menu (65+)
- Dunkin Donuts: offer seniors a free donuts with large or extra-large drink purchase.
- Boston Pizza: offers fidelity card (5 dinners, 6th free) (60+)
- Perkins: offers special menu for seniors (55+)
- Royal Buffet Restaurant: offers 25% between 4:00-‐5:30 p.m. (60+)
- Ruby King Restaurant: offers 10% discount every day (60+)
- Smitty’s: Seniors can selected items choose from discounted Lighter Appetites & Seniors Menu
- Smitty’s Senior Club: as part of a Senior’s Club program – $5 savings certificate, free entree card for your birthday, 10% off any regular priced menu item every day, and 10% off any regular priced retail item every day (60+)
Drugstore Discounts:
Note: Drugstore's food or prescriptions may be excluded or may be covered under different discount offer
- Provincial and Territorial Public Drug Benefit Programs are available through Governments programs which subsidize high prescription and medical supply costs for low income citizens based on sliding scale (known as: Fair Pharmacare, Pharmacare, Drug Benefits program, etc.). some restrictions apply and must register for the plans.
- Medical Services Plans are also available Provincial and Territorial Programs such as Premium Assistance program and free coverage for low income citizens with net income below $22,000, then sliding scale
- Shoppers Drug Mart: Shoppers Drug Mart offers a 20% senior discount to PC Optimum card holders on every Thursday (65+)
- Rexall Pharma Plus: offers a 20% senior’s discount to CARP members. Also 20% last Tuesday of the month (65+)6
- Lawtons Drugs: Seniors who are 55 years old and above can get a 20% discount at Lawtons Drugs once a month depending on store location.
- Jean Coutu :10% every Wednesday at participating locations (65+)
- Pharma plus: offers 20% last Tuesday of the month (65+)
- Pharmasave: varies from store to store, often 10% off on one day of the month (65+)
- Iris Eyecare: Offers discounts for CARP members on frames, lens and laser surgery
- Lens Crafters: Offers seniors 30% CAA members discount
- Pearle Vision: Offers seniors 30% discount for BCAA members
Banks Discounts:
Note: Most financial institutions offer 60+ discounts which vary by product and institution. Make sure to ask for it.
- Scotiabank: Scotiabank offers low monthly fees on select chequing and savings accounts to seniors (60+)
- Toronto Dominion Bank: TD Bank offers Seniors exclusive benefits when they open a TD 60 Plus Checking account at Toronto Dominion Bank (60+).
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: CIBC offers chequing and savings accounts with low monthly fees, annual discounts, and free services to seniors (60+)
- Bank of Montreal: Seniors in BMO are eligible to open a free chequing and savings account with additional benefits at BMO Bank of Montreal (60+).
- National Bank of Canada: NBC offers low monthly fees to seniors when they open a Modest Chequing Account (60+).
- Royal Bank of Canada: RBC offers seniors free transactions and other benefits when they open an RBC Sixty Plus account (60+).
Service & Utility Discounts:
- Enbridge: residential customer 65 years old or older, “Golden Age Service” program include the following benefits:
- Waiving of security deposit (if you have a good payment record)
- The option to pay your monthly gas bill after receiving your pension cheque (your bill will show the same due date, but you won’t face any charges for paying late)
- Waiving of security deposit (if you have a good payment record)
- York University: York University in Toronto offers academic fee waivers for seniors. Restrictions apply (60+)
- Canadian Universities: University of BC, Simon Fraser University, and Capilano University all offer significant seniors
- discounts and offerings (55+)
- City of Toronto Snow Clearing: The City of Toronto is giving residents over 65 the chance to apply for free snow removal of city-owned sidewalks. (Not included in this is your driveway.)
- Scrubbi: offers 10% discount on professional house cleaning services to seniors
- Zoomer Wireless: Zoom Wireless offers 10% discount on monthly plans to seniors with CARP membership.
- First Choice Hair cutters: offers 20% from Monday to Thursday (60+)
- CSL Medical Alert: offers 10% discount off their monthly medical alert subscriptions (55+)
Transportation Discounts:
- Via Rail: Via Rail now offers a 10% senior’s discount on a CAA card, there are however other annual offers for CAA members on certain trips. Click here to visit their website for more current information.
- Greyhound: Greyhound offers a 5% discount to seniors on any unrestricted passenger fares (62+). Also have significant discounts when senior travels with other adults or related children, some restrictions apply.
- Amtrak: Amtrak offers a 10% senior’s discount on select Amtrak trains (60+). Also offers seniors discount though other passes and discounts may offer superior value (65+)
- Aquabus: offers seniors discounts on individual pass and many other passes (65+)
- Translink: offers concession fare of $1.75, monthly passes (65+)
- OC Transpo: No charge for seniors on Wednesdays and Sundays. Seniors 65 and older ride without charge all day every Wednesday and Sunday. This offer includes all bus routes and the O‑Train, but does not include Para Transpo.
- BC Ferries: British Columbia residents over 65 can ride for free Monday to Thursday, although the vehicle fare applies. Holiday Mondays are excluded.
- OPUS: Free 65+ , Residents of the agglomeration of Montréal age 65 and up are able to enjoy free public transit (bus, métro, train, REM* and paratransit) within Zone A (the agglomeration of Montreal). An Initial $15 charge for the issuance of the OPUS transit card.
- Provincial Buses: Provincial Bus Pass program for low-income seniors receiving GIS or other allowances (65+), one-time-payment of $45 for year, some restrictions apply
- British Columbia Transportation System: offers discounted fare rates and a bus pass program to seniors (65+)
- Calgary Transit: Seniors are eligible to apply for Calgary Transit’s Regular Senior Yearly Pass and Low Income Seniors Yearly Pass (65+).
- Go Transit: a single-ride fare is half the adult single-ride fare (65+).
- Toronto Transit Commission: TTC offers discounted fares and passes for seniors (65+)
- York Region Transit: Reduced rates for seniors for 10 tickets and monthly passes. See web site for more details.
- Ottawa Transit: offers free rides for seniors every Wednesday (65+).
- Discounted monthly pass and lower cash and PRESTO e-purse fares available.
- St. John’s Metrobus: offers discounted rates on their 10-ride pass and monthly 30 days pass (65+).
- Halifax: Offers every day fare discounts and free rides every Tuesday to seniors (65+)
- Winnipeg Transit: Offers discounted fare rates for seniors (65+).
- Best Western: offers up to 15% off room rates at participating hotels and resorts. (55+)
- Also Seniors may Receive a minimum 10% discount on room rates with CARP Membership.
- Fairmont Hotels: offers 10% off daily rates plus $50 dining credit at participating Fairmont Hotels .
- Members of CARP are eligible for $25 credit per stay plus free nights at select locations (55+)
- Sandman Hotel Group: offers discounts to seniors when they apply for the free 55Plus membership online or through the phone (55+)
- Choice Hotels: Choice Hotels Canada offers 10% discount on select room reservations (60+)
- Travelodge Hotels: everyone over 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. (offer includes Thriftlodge) (50+)
- Holiday Inn Express: Seniors get a discount at participating locations (62+)
- DoubleTree: Senior discount rate available at participating hotels (62+)
- Wyndham Hotels and Resort: Some discounts can be availabe at participating Wyndham Hotels. Ask when book a reservation (60+) . Save up to 20% with CARP Membership.
- InterContinental Hotel Group: Some discounts may be available at select InterContinental hotels (62+)
- Marriott: Seniors can get up to 15% off room rates at select Marriott hotels in Canada. Book online or call 1-888-236-2427 (62+)
- Radisson: Seniors are eligible for discounts and free services at some at participating locations (65+)
- Hilton Hotels: Receive 5% off standard room rates with CARP Membership (60+)
- Days Inn: Offers special savings off our when you stay at participating Days Inn hotels. AARP members up to 20% off the Best Available Rate. (60+)
- Howard Johnson Hotels: everyone over 55 is entitled to a 10% discount.
- AARP members are eligible for 15% to 30% discounts (55+)
- Hyatt: Seniors save up to 50% at participating hotels. (62+).
- Motel 6/Studio 6 Canada: Seniors save up to 10% at Motel 6/Studio 6 locations (60+). To qualify, must provide proof of age at check-in.
Car Rentals Discounts:
- Thrifty Canada: Offers 5% discounts to seniors (55+)
- Avis: CARP members are eligible to claim a 25% discount on Avis base rates.
- Hertz: Hertz’ 50 Plus Car Rental Program offers discounted rates and exclusive rental deals (50+)
- CARP members may get up to 20% off of promotional rates at participating locations.
- Budget: offers CARP members up to 25% off Budget base rates for vehicle rental. Only in participating US and Canada locations
Travel Discounts:
- Air Canada: offers 10% off base fares before taxes and surcharges (60+)
- CheapOAir: CheapOAir Canada offers discounts on select flight tickets to seniors
- Westjet: we could not find any offer for seniors
- Park’N Fly: offers 20% discount for CARP members
- Transat Discoveries: offers $200 per couple to CARP Members on select Europe departures
- First Air: Elders can save 10% off with First Air’s special fares promotion (55+)
- First Air: Save 10% off the applicable fares with First Air’s senior’s discount (60+).
- American airlines (American, Delta, United, US Airlines, etc.) may offer some discounts, nothing specific. CARP members may get some discounts. See CARP website.
- Cruise lines: all cruise lines including Carnival, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean offer special senior discounts (55+).
Automotive & Insurance Discounts:
- ICBC: offers 25% discounts to seniors in its basic insurance coverage.
- Grey Power Insurance: offers up to 15% rebate to seniors (50+)
- Lordco Parts: offers 30% discount to seniors, Any day, Off regular priced items (65+)
Art & Museum Discounts:
- Bata Shoe Museum: Seniors are eligible for admission fee discounts at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto
- Canadian Canoe Museum: The Canadian Canoe Museum offers admission fee discounts to seniors (65+)
- Canada Museum of History: The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau offers discounts on admission fees to seniors (65+)
- Canadian Museum of Nature: Seniors are eligible for admission discounts at the Canadian Museum of Nature (65+)
- Canadian War Museum: Seniors can get discounted tickets (8% off) at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa (65+)
- The Royal Ontario Museum: The ROM in Toronto offers reduced pricing (8% off) on general admission to senior citizens (65+)
- The Rooms (St John): offers 35% off the ticket price for seniors
- Museum of Anthropology: offers 13% off the ticket price for seniors
- Hockey Hall of Fame: offers discounts on single tickets and group tickets to seniors (65+)
- Textile Museum of Canada: Pay what you can Wednesday evenings, 5:00 – 8:00.
- Royal Ontario Museum: admission discounts for seniors (65+), Half price Friday evenings, 4:30 – 8:30.
Theatre Discounts:
- Science North: Science North offers discounts on exhibit and theater admission fees to seniors (65+)
- Theater Calgary: Theater Calgary offers Senior Saturday Matinees on select shows to seniors. Conditions may apply (65+)
- Empire Theaters: General Admission $8, $5.50 on Tuesdays (65+)
- Maison de la Culture (de la Gappe, Gatineau): $5 discounts on certain plays (60+)
- Ottawa Little Theater: Individual admission $22 (60+)
- Great Canadian Theater Company: Individual Admission $35.77. (65+)
- National Arts Centre : senior discounts for subscriptions to series (varies according to series) ( 65+)
- Vancouver Art Gallery: offers 30% to seniors (65+)
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: seniors discounts varies (65+). CARP member get 25% discount
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Save 25% on certain shows for CARP members only.
- Art Gallery of Ontario: admission discounts for seniors (65+). Free admission Wednesday evenings 6:00 – 8:30.
- Montgomery’s Inn: The inn provides a look at 19th-century rural life and the role of the tavern in Colonial Canada. Senior discount (65+).
Entertainment Discounts:
- Canada’s Wonderland: Canada’s Wonderland offers discounts on general admission and season passes to seniors (60+)
- Ontario Science Centre: The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto offers discounts on admission fees to seniors (65+)
- Toronto Zoo: Seniors can get admission fee discounts at the Toronto Zoo. Prices vary for each season (65+).
- ByTowne Cinema : offers $7 admission fee (65+)
- Cineplex Cinemas (SilverCity, Odeon, Coliseum): General admission: $8 ($6 on Tuesdays) (65+)
- 3D Cinema : offers $11 ($9 on Tuesdays)
- IMAX Cinemas : Offer $12 ($11 on Tuesdays)
- Cinéma StarCité Gatineau: General admission: $9 ($6 on Tuesdays) 3D: $12 ($9 on Tuesdays)
Parks & Attractions Discounts:
- Parks Canada: seniors are eligible for reduced fees on daily admission and the Discovery Pass at Parks Canada. Some conditions apply.
- Parks Canada: offers 12% discount on day and yearly pass (65+)
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass on offer at a significant discount that gives access to select National Historic Sites of Canada.
- Attractions Ontario: CARP members receive up to 50% off several attractions around Ontario, including Medieval Times, scenic caves, the Stratford Festival and more.
- BC Parks: seniors discount of 50% off summer rate from Labour Day to June 15th. Restrictions may apply (65+)
- Milne Dam Conservation Park An Admission fee of $5.00 per car is charged during weekends and statutory holidays from Easter to Thanksgiving with a 50% reduced rate for seniors.