Discounts for Seniors in BC

Comments 16 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was sitting across from my mother at the Knight & Day on Boundary Road, ready to enjoy second breakfast in the early afternoon. When it came time to order she triumphantly flipped her menu over, in one bold gesture to proudly announce that she was going to order from the seniors’ menu.

“You’re a senior?” our server said incredulously, a smile followed. “I might have to see some ID.” My mom’s eyes lit up like a recent 19 year old getting carded at the Cold Beer & Wine. She would have proudly shown her identification, having turned 65 last May, but after an exchange of blushes and giggles, and proclaiming that she’s indeed old enough to have a child as old as I am, her order was placed.

My mother is a very proud senior and she’s been enjoying her retirement by traveling, spending time on her hobbies, and going for coffee chats with friends. One thing she’s also enjoying are seniors’ discounts so I decided to compile a list for her, that I’m happy to share here as well.

Discounts for Seniors in BC

Discounts for Seniors in BC

I found a great list courtesy of CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, as well as one from 411 Seniors*.

Shopping

  • On the last Thursday of every month, Shoppers Drug Mart offers 20% off for customers 65 and older, if you have an Optimum card.
  • The Bay offers 15% savings to people 60+ on the first Tuesday of every month.
  • Salvation Army Thrift Stores offer a 10% savings every day to everyone 60+.
  • Most Banana Republic stores offer a discount to people 50+. The discount varies by location, so you need to ask at the store.
  • Laura Secord offers a 15% senior’s discount on the first Monday of every month.
  • Some Home Hardware stores offer discounts.
  • Seniors citizens are eligible for a 30% discount every Tuesday at participating Value Village outlets.
  • Senior citizens who are 60 or older can get 10% off their order at participating Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
  • Ming Wo Cookware for seniors 60+, get 20% off on the first Monday of the month, regular priced items only.

Travel & Transportation

  • Via Rail offers 10% off to anyone 60+.
  • All public transportation system in British Columbia offer a discount to seniors 65+. Translink offers Concession Fare to seniors 65+ with valid ID. BC Transit offers $45* monthly passes (vs regular $85 for adults) to seniors 65+. *Price as of July 2020.
  • ICBC: You may qualify for a 25% saving on Basic Autoplan if both the vehicle owner and principal operator are 65+, and don’t use the vehicle for commuting, business or delivery. 5-year license renewal for seniors 65+ is just $17.
  • Parks Canada Discovery Pass discount for 65+.
  • BC Seniors age 65 or greater travel free on BC Ferries Monday through Thursday except holidays noted below on presentation of a BC Services Card, a BC Driver’s License, a BC Identification Card, or a Birth Certificate. If you are presenting a Birth Certificate, proof of residency in BC is required. The BC Seniors discount applies only to the passenger fare. The free fare is not applicable on the Inside Passage, Haida Gwaii and Discovery Coast Connector routes. However, a special discount on B.C. Senior passenger fares on these routes is available.
    BC SENIORS DISCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE ON:
    Mondays May 21, 2018, August 6, 2018, September 3, 2018, October 8, 2018, February 18, 2019
    Tuesdays December 25, 2018, January 1, 2019
    Sunday July 1, 2018
  • Discounted fare on the Vancouver Aquabus.
  • Seniors who are 55 or older can 10% off daily rates plus $50 dining credit at participating FairmontHotel . Members of CARP are eligible for $25 credit per stay plus free nights at select locations. Restrictions apply.

Banking

  • Scotiabank offers seniors a free basic account, and other discounts.
  • TD offers a rebate of up to 25% on monthly chequing fees for people 60+.
  • RBC offers rebates to people 65+.
  • CIBC has a 60 Plus Advantage program.
  • BMO offers discounts to people 60+.

Arts & Entertainment

  • All Cineplex theatres offer seniors discounts usually of 20% or more. Inquire at time of ticket purchase online or in person.
  • The Vancouver Art Gallery offers admission by donation for all seniors (65+) on the 1st Monday of every month, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
  • The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) has $5 admission for seniors (65+) on the first Tuesday of each month. Take a stroll through the Vancouver History galleries or check out the featured exhibitions. For January 2019 they are adding 3 additional senior days in January:Tuesday, January 15, 22nd and 29th.
  • The UBC Museum of Anthropology offers a 10% discount to seniors 65+.
  • Seniors Day at the Fair at the PNE (August 22, 2019). Seniors 65+ receive free gate admission and free Ferris Wheel rides (West Coast Wheel)

*Offers may vary depending on the location. The list from CARP was published in 2016. The 411 Seniors Centre Society list was published in 2014.

You can also find programs for seniors at your local community centres, for example in Vancouver and Surrey. Additional resources can be found through the Senior Services Society.

Of course many great local attractions and events have rates for seniors as well. If you know of a great discount that’s available in BC, please feel free to leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list.

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16 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Sherri BychykThursday, February 22nd, 2018 — 8:40pm PST

    Shoppers now offers 20% off regular priced items every Thursday now.?

  2. AngelaThursday, February 22nd, 2018 — 9:39pm PST

    I think a lot of banks have eliminated the seniors accounts now.
    IHOP also has a seniors menu for 50+

  3. AngieMonday, March 26th, 2018 — 11:07am PDT

    Wendy’s restaurant gives discounts from age 55!

  4. ElaineTuesday, May 1st, 2018 — 9:56pm PDT

    Today, Rona offer 15% discount for senior 60

  5. Grass LifeMonday, June 18th, 2018 — 1:28pm PDT

    I didn’t know that The Bay that a senior’s discount. Thank you so much. I want to get my niece a nice scarf.

  6. LenWednesday, July 18th, 2018 — 4:52pm PDT

    Tested Home Depot , asked the store manager for a discount and he did not know how this could be true , it was an awkward exchange

  7. Rebecca BollwittThursday, July 19th, 2018 — 8:51am PDT

    Hi Len, Home Depot is not on the list above.

    “Some Home Hardware stores offer discounts” is on the list.

  8. MaureenWednesday, August 29th, 2018 — 9:25pm PDT

    Vancity has a bank account that’s no monthly fee and free transactions if you’re over 55 years old. It’s why I bank there!

  9. JanetFriday, October 26th, 2018 — 10:40am PDT

    There are Pharmasaves which offer 20% off on all merchandise for seniors every day. Kits Pharmasave at Broadway & Bayswater is one. There’s another on Robson.

  10. JanetFriday, October 26th, 2018 — 10:41am PDT

    Oh, also Genesis Nutrition at Broadway & MacDonald has a seniors discount every Wednesday. Maybe the other stores do as well..

  11. JudeTuesday, December 4th, 2018 — 9:16am PST

    Shopper’s Drug Mart seniors discount starts at age 55. Don’t know any other place that does that.

  12. AnnaThursday, December 27th, 2018 — 9:50pm PST

    Do you know of any Gyms in Port Coquitlam, that offers senior discount at age 55?

  13. PaulineWednesday, January 2nd, 2019 — 9:30pm PST

    Michael’s has a 10% seniors discount every day and I believe that is on top of any additional coupon offer.

  14. R CWednesday, January 23rd, 2019 — 5:04am PST

    It’s too bad companies don’t recognize our Veterans for discounts.
    I feel like in Canada the tagline “Lest We Forget” is just a one day of remembering.

  15. Gilles MarchandWednesday, May 22nd, 2019 — 1:41pm PDT

    Rexall has discounts for 60+ on Tuesdays

  16. J WTuesday, July 30th, 2019 — 11:29am PDT

    I don’t get seniors discounts.

    Congratulations you bought your house for $4 in 1963, here is a discount on everything…

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