Canadians can access lots of free stuff on their birthdays! Is your birthday coming up and you are wondering what you can get for FREE on your special day? We have got you covered!
Whether you live in Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal, Fredericton, St. John’s, Charlottetown, Regina, or anywhere in-between, there’s always a place you can stop by to claim freebies on your birthday.
My son recently received a Pizza Pizza birthday gift in the mail for his 5th birthday, and boy, was he super-pumped!! A slice of pepperoni pizza and milk…yum-yum!
Some of the offers below will send you your free gift a few weeks or days before your birthday, and for others, you simply need to show up in-store to claim your freebie. If you are like most people, you celebrate your birthday just once a year 😉, so why not load up on some free goodies while you are at it, eh?
Let’s dig in!
Free Food and Treats
1. Denny’s
Sign up for Denny’s loyalty program. On your birthday, drop in at a Denny’s Restaurant to get a free Original Grand Slam meal consisting of pancakes, sausages, bacon, and eggs. You will need to show a valid ID.
2. Red Robin
Become a member of the “Red Robin Royalty program” and get a free gourmet burger on your birthday ($6.99 to $11.99 value). You can claim this freebie any day during the month of your birthday. This offer is available in B.C. and Alberta.
3. IHOP
Join the “Pancake Revolution e-Club,” and get free pancakes on your birthday. A valid I.D. is required. Available in B.C., Ontario, and Alberta.
4. South St. Burger
Join their birthday club and receive a free 4 oz beef burger on your birthday. You need to subscribe at least 24 hours before your birthday. Available in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.
5. Harvey’s
Join their newsletter and get a special gift burger on your birthday.
6. Mandarin Chinese Buffet
Sign up for their “Mandarin Dish” newsletter and receive an e-coupon for a free birthday buffet feast. You will need to be accompanied by 3 paying adults to redeem your freebie.
7. Pizza Pizza
Sign up your kid for the Kids Club. A few weeks before their birthday, they will receive a free pizza and birthday card for one slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza and a 355 ml can of pop, 250 ml milk, or 500 ml bottled water. This offer is not available in Quebec.
8. What A Bagel
Buy 6 bagels and get 6 free on your birthday. A valid ID is required.
9. Wok of Fame
If you live in Brampton, Ontario, you can enjoy a free buffet with one or more adult friends on your birthday. A valid I.D. is required.
10. Applebee’s
Join their email club and get a birthday special (usually a free dessert) on your birthday.
11. Boston Pizza
Sign up for the MyBP Club and get a free dessert on your birthday. You will also get a free appetizer when you join.
12. Olive Garden
Join Olive Garden’s eClub and get a free dessert on your birthday (up to a $8.50 value!).
13. Baskin Robbins
Join their Club 31 and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
14. Montana’s BBQ & Bar
Join the “Grill Lover’s Club” and get a free dessert on your birthday.
15. Mary Browns
Sign up for their monthly newsletter, and get a free Big Mary (chicken sandwich) on your birthday.
16. Menchie’s Frozen Yoghurt
Register for their “My Smileage Rewards Program” and get a birthday coupon worth $5 which you can use 15 days before or after your birthday.
17. Marble Slab Creamery
Sign up for their newsletter and get free ice-cream on your special day.
18. Red Lobster
Sign up for their “Fresh Catch news” and receive a birthday coupon.
Free Drinks
19. Starbucks
Sign up for the Starbucks Rewards Program and get a free beverage or treat to celebrate your birthday. You must already be a member 30 days before your birthday to qualify.
20. Booster Juice
Become a “Booster Nation” member and receive a free smoothie voucher via email on the day of your birthday. The voucher is valid for 6 months. You must sign up at least 7 days prior to your birthday to be eligible.
21. Chatime
Join the “Chatime Rewards Program” and get a free birthday drink which is automatically loaded on your card 7 days before your birthday. Available in Ontario.
22. David’s Tea
Join their “Frequent Steeper Program” and get a free cup of tea on your birthday.
23. Dairy Queen
Join their “Blizzard Fan Club” and get a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) free Blizzard coupon on your special day.
Discounts and Others
The following retailers will give you a discount coupon, gift voucher, or free gift on your birthday.
24. Sephora
Join their Beauty Insider Rewards Program and get a free gift on your birthday.
25. London Drugs
Join their “LD Extras program” and earn rewards when you visit the store plus a $5 gift voucher on your birthday.
26. Old Navy/Gap Canada
Sign up for their newsletter and join their birthday club to receive a free gift on your birthday.
27. The Body Shop
Sign up for their “Love Your Body Club” and receive a $10 reward on your birthday.
28. Payless
Join Payless Rewards and get a special discount offer on your birthday.
29. Value Village
Join the “Super Savers Club” and get a 20% off birthday discount on your birthday or the day after. A valid ID is required.
30. American Eagle
Sign up to receive a 15% off birthday coupon.
BONUS – Swagbucks
If you are a member of this “Get Paid To” site, you will receive a special birthday Swag Up for a 55 SB rebate on a Gift Card redemption.
You can read my full review of Swagbucks here and how to generate passive income from the site.
There you go with some of the most popular birthday freebies in Canada. Take a look at which ones catch your fancy, and go get ’em! Are any of your favourite free birthday stuff not listed? mention them in the comments!
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cool post Enoch.
Is it weird that the value village one gets me the most excited? haha books.
Old navy aint bad either!
cheers
@Rob. LOL! That makes sense!
I am not surprised that most of that most of these are for free food and drinks. Many restaurants will also give you a free birthday cake – even if people you are with don’t order dessert (Hear that, Mandarin? You don’t need to be accompanied by three dessert-eaters to claim your free cake!)
@David: LOL. It is certainly easier to claim your freebie if you do not have to drag three other fee-paying people along.
I need to remember it all when my birthday comes up next year!
Yves Rocher also offers 50% off on your birthday month, all you need to do is sign up for their free membership before.
Great list:)
@Caroline: Thanks for adding to the list!