As a senior in Manitoba, you can enjoy various discounts and benefits that’ll make your day-to-day expenses cheaper.
Whether you’re planning to dine at a restaurant, make a regular pharmacy trip, or shop from retailers, you’ll typically enjoy anywhere from 10% to 25% discounts from selected shops.
This article covers all the money-saving discounts you can enjoy as a Manitoban senior.
Key Takeaways
- Many stores require seniors to show a valid ID and be a member of their rewards program to receive senior discounts.
- Both the Winnipeg and Brandon Transit offer cheaper fares to seniors.
- Most banks in Manitoba offer monthly fee rebates to applicants who are typically at least 60 or 65 years old.
The Best Discounts for Seniors in Manitoba
Restaurant Discounts for Manitoba Seniors
IHOP
IHOP has a 55+ Menu, which offers discounted variations of its best-selling meals for seniors who are at least 55 years old.
Salisbury House
Although the brand’s official website doesn’t explicitly state it, most Salisbury House locations in Manitoba have a Senior menu, which offers items in smaller portions at a discounted price.
Smitty’s
Every first Tuesday of the month, MySmitty’s Rewards members who are in their senior years can enjoy a special treat while earning double points.
Grocery Store Discounts for Seniors in Manitoba
M&M Food Market
Seniors who are at least 60 years old can save 10% off all regular-priced M&M Food Market items every Tuesday. Applicable for both in-store and online purchases.
Bulk Barn
Bulk Barn offers a 15% discount to all seniors aged 65 years old and older every Wednesday. This discount may be used alongside other coupons.
Retail Store Discounts for Seniors in Manitoba
Goodwill Thrift Stores
Goodwill offers a 25% discount to seniors aged 55 years old and older every 2nd Monday of the month. This discount cannot be stacked with other promotions.
Pet Valu
VIP Plus or Your Rewards members who are 60 years old or older can enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing from Pet Valu every last Thursday of the month.
Vita Health Fresh Market
This retailer celebrates Seniors’ Day on the first Tuesday of the month when seniors can save 10% on everything in the store. For regular-priced natural beauty products and supplements, another 10% discount may be added.
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Pharmacy Discounts for Manitoba Seniors
Check out these drugstore discounts if you are 55 or older.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Every Thursday, seniors aged 65 years old and older can enjoy a 20% discount across all Shoppers Drug Mart locations. Seniors must have a PC Optimum card when making a purchase.
Rexall Pharma Plus
This pharmacy lets seniors who are at least 55 years old save 20% off their regular-priced purchases every Tuesday. Seniors must scan their Be Well Rewards card to enjoy this offer.
Transportation Discounts for Manitoba Seniors
Winnipeg Transit
Seniors aged 65 years old or older always get cheaper fares on the Winnipeg Transit. When paying in cash, seniors get a $0.50 discount, and they only need to pay 50% of the full fare when purchasing paper or peggo e-passes.
Brandon Transit
Seniors aged 60 years old or older are charged cheaper fares by the Brandon Transit. They get a $0.40 discount when paying in cash, $3.75 discount for a 10-ride pass, and $34.25 discount for the 30-day pass.
Banking Discounts for Manitoba Seniors
Most banks in Manitoba, including TD, RBC, CIBC, and Scotiabank, offer rebates on monthly banking fees to seniors who open new accounts.
The rebates vary between accounts and specific banks, but many banks offer 25% off the regular monthly fees of select accounts for seniors.
Typically, seniors must either be at least 60 years old or 65 years old to qualify for banking discounts in Manitoba.
Other Senior Discounts for Manitoba Citizens
Landmark Cinemas
Every Monday, Landmark Cinemas celebrate Senior’s Day where seniors who are 65+ can ejoy 20% their admission tickets and their concession purchases.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Seniors aged 65 years and older receive a $4 discount on their admission tickets to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Government Benefits for Seniors in Manitoba
55 Plus Program
This Program is a Manitoba Income Supplement that provides quarterly financial benefits to lower-income seniors in the province. To be eligible, seniors must be 55 years old and older, and their income must not meet specified income thresholds.
The maximum quarterly benefit is $161.80 for single seniors, while those who are married or in a common-law relationship can receive $173.90 for each eligible person.
Stat 55+
Renters who are at least 55 years of age and have a combined net income of less than $23,800 can receive rebates to offset the school tax portion of their rent costs. The maximum annual rebate from this program is $175.
Senior Discounts in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Seniors aged 65 years old and older pay $3 less than the regular adult admission price when visiting the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Kildonan Park Golf Course
Seniors who are at least 60 years old enjoy $11 off regular-price admissions to the Kildonan Park Golf Course when entering the course at 12 PM or later. The discount doesn’t apply to seniors who play earlier in the day.
