| It may not get as much press as other countries, | | | | made at least 24 hours in advance. |
| but Canada has a lot to offer any visitor. Its | | | | Hit the road the easy way Greyhound Canada |
| expanse of natural beauty rivals that of any other | | | | carries millions of passengers across the country's |
| nation, while its cosmopolitan cities offer a vibrant, | | | | provinces and territories each year. There is a |
| modern, multicultural atmosphere we can all enjoy. | | | | standing 5% discount for all those 62 and over - |
| Best of all, it's lauded time and time again as the | | | | ID may be required. Additionally, many local bus |
| world's most livable country, and that includes | | | | and metro services offer senior discounts, but |
| seniors. Here are our top tips on great discounts | | | | local residency or special IDs are required in some |
| you can use to make the most of your next trip | | | | areas. |
| to Canada. | | | | Every province and city has a visitor information |
| Fly in for cheap Air Canada gives a 10% discount | | | | centre. You can email and ask local information |
| to seniors on many of its fares. Another service | | | | centres to send discount books, area road maps, |
| the airline offers are reduced Bereavement Fares | | | | a list of festivals and special events. Tell them you |
| on certain international routes. Both options are | | | | are planning a cheap holiday and ask what there is |
| available by telephone only to Air Canada | | | | to do for free. Most of them can also send you |
| Reservations on 1-888-247-2262. Jet Airways | | | | coupon books with discounts to a wide range of |
| gives senior discounts to all those over 65 on all | | | | attractions and local restaurants. You can access |
| of its flights, including to and from its Toronto hub. | | | | these through the Tourism Canada site. I found |
| ID required. | | | | the official site quite difficult to navigate, but it |
| Take in Canada's best scenery The Parks Canada | | | | does give you access to the individual town |
| Agency, which operates all of the national parks, | | | | provincial official tourism sites. |
| national historic sites and canals in the country, | | | | Catch a movie Most cinemas in Canada offer |
| offers a great 25% discount for seniors on its | | | | discounted entry for those over 65. Ask at the |
| entry fees. See individual sites for details. | | | | counter of your nearest cinema. |
| See Canada by train and save Canada's Via Rail | | | | Save on your hotel room A number of hotel |
| offers year-round 10% discounts for those 60 | | | | chains in Canada offer discounts to seniors - here |
| and over - just select their 60+ fare when | | | | are some of the best ones: Sandman Hotels |
| booking on any journey. | | | | offers a 25% discount through its 55Plus program |
| There's also a 10% discount for seniors on two | | | | at its 26 locations in western Canada all year |
| great travel passes - the 12-day Canrail pass, in | | | | round; Best Western give a minimum 10% |
| which you can go coast to coast on one ticket; | | | | discount to all those over 55 at its hotels around |
| and the Corridor Pass, which gives you 10 days' | | | | Canada (reservation required); the Radisson hotel |
| unlimited travel in southern Ontario and southern | | | | chain offers senior discounts at many of its |
| Quebec. | | | | locations, including some holiday packages - check |
| Save on car rental Thrifty Canada ( gives 5% off | | | | with the individual hotel; the Travelodge hotel chain |
| time and mileage to those over 55, with some | | | | offers a senior discount at its hotels around |
| date and other restrictions. Reservations must be | | | | Canada, although some blackout dates apply. |