Senior Discounts in Canada 2026: The Complete List
Every senior discount we have checked at Canadian stores, restaurants, travel and phone companies, sorted by the age you need to be. Each one is verified against the company’s own website (last checked ). Looking for a particular day? See our Seniors Day calendar.
Senior discounts from age 55
| Company | Discount | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rexall | 20% off regular-priced items | Every Tuesday (Seniors' Tuesday) | Pharmacies |
| Lawtons Drugs | 20% off many regular-priced products | Most Wednesdays (55+ Appreciation Day). Confirm in the eflyer | Pharmacies |
| Michaels | 10% off | Every day | Retail & Thrift |
| RONA | 10% off regular-priced products | First Tuesday of each month | Home Improvement |
| Denny's | 15% off regular menu items | Every Thursday, 2 pm–10 pm (55+ Appreciation) | Restaurants |
Senior discounts from age 60
| Company | Discount | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value Village | 30% off | Every Tuesday (Senior Tuesday) | Retail & Thrift |
| Pet Valu | 10% off regular-priced merchandise | Last Thursday of every month | Retail & Thrift |
Senior discounts from age 65
| Company | Discount | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoppers Drug Mart | 20% off almost all regular-priced merchandise | Every Thursday | Pharmacies |
| Bulk Barn | 15% off regular-priced products | Every Wednesday | Grocery & Bulk Food |
| Mandarin Restaurant | 20% off the buffet | Every day | Restaurants |
| Cineplex | Reduced senior ticket price (varies by theatre and format) | Every day | Entertainment |
| VIA Rail | 15% off Economy Plus, Business and Business Plus fares | Any day (limited-time offer, book 30+ days ahead) | Travel |
| Rogers | $5/month seniors' discount on the first line (65+ plans) | Ongoing monthly plan | Phone & Internet |
Discounts based on income, not age
| Company | Discount | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telus | Mobility for Good plans from $25/month; Internet for Good from about $10/month | Ongoing monthly plan | Phone & Internet |
Discounts that depend on your local store
These chains let each location or region set its own seniors day, so ask your store:
- Pharmasave: varies by store (often 10–20%) (Varies by store)
- Giant Tiger: set by each participating store (60+)
- Goodwill: varies by region (e.g. 15% in alberta, 25% in burlington/oakville) (Varies (Alberta 60+, Burlington/Oakville 55+))
No senior discount
Older lists still name these, but none of them publishes a senior discount in Canada today:
Senior discounts by province
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no legal senior age for store discounts in Canada; each retailer sets its own. Rexall, Lawtons, RONA, Michaels and Denny's start at 55, Value Village and Pet Valu at 60, and Shoppers Drug Mart, Bulk Barn, Mandarin, Cineplex, VIA Rail and Rogers' senior plans at 65.
At 55 you can already save 20% at Rexall every Tuesday, 20% at Lawtons on most Wednesdays, 10% at RONA on the first Tuesday of the month, 10% at Michaels every day and 15% at Denny's on Thursday afternoons.
Walmart Canada, Home Depot Canada, Swiss Chalet, Air Canada, WestJet and Bell publish no senior discount. Tim Hortons has no national one, though some restaurants offer one at the manager’s discretion.
Usually yes: carry photo ID with your date of birth. Several chains also need their loyalty card scanned, such as PC Optimum at Shoppers Drug Mart, Be Well at Rexall, Scene+ at Lawtons and Your Rewards at Pet Valu.
Discounts are set by each company and can change or vary by location. Confirm with the store before you shop.