Ontario Certified Teachers can receive discounts at attractions and stores throughout Ontario just by showing their OCT card or by asking when they order over the phone.
Be sure to carry your card with you and ask wherever you go - even at venues around the world - whether they'll give you an Ontario Certified Teacher discount. If an organization will not offer a discount when you show your card, you might ask them if they would like to consider offering one so they can be added to our featured list - after all, they will be reaching more than 230,000 Ontario Certified Teachers. They can e-mail us for more information.
The College works with participating organizations to provide the most accurate information on OCT discounts. Occasionally, however, some information may change without notice. Should you find a discount that is outdated or contains inaccuracies, please e-mail us, so we can update the entry.
These organizations offer discounts to members who provide a valid Ontario Certified Teacher card.
Accommodations
Arc, The Hotel, Ottawa
Special rate of $149 per night Classic Queen and $169 per night Deluxe King for OCTs. To reserve a room, call 1-800-699-2516.
General Wolfe Hotel, Wolfe Island, Kingston
10 per cent discount on accommodations. For reservations call 613-385-2611 or call toll-free 1-800-353-1098. See www.generalwolfehotel.com for more information.
Art Galleries
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
Free admission to the general collection year round. Effective May 28, 2011, Ontario Certified Teachers pay $10 for all surcharged special exhibitions. Make sure you have your OCT discount card with you when visiting the Art Gallery of Ontario. You will not receive the discount without it.
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Free guided tours of the facility and exhibitions at no cost to school groups. Also offers a tour with studio activity for $5 per student. General admission by donation. For more information, call 705-721-9696 or e-mail maclaren@maclarenart.com.
Attractions
Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf
10 per cent discount to all OCTs showing their OCT card. Teachers that also book a field trip to Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf will receive a guided tour of the premises. Open May 1 until September 8 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All major credit cards accepted and Pay Pal available online at http://dinosaur1.homestead.com/. For more information e-mail josee@dinosaursudbury.com.
Eaglecrest Aerial Park, Bracebridge - Canopy Zipline Tours
$10 off regular price for individuals, the whole family, schools, teams, organizations and groups. Three-hour canopy zipline tour at heights from 10 to 50 feet in the majestic pines located along the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, Ontario. Contact www.aerialparks.ca or 705-641-0862 to reserve.
Treetop Trekking
Members and their families receive 10% off at either of our two locations, one in the Ganaraska Forest and one at Horseshoe Resort near Barrie. Contact the Barrie site at (705) 835-7600 or barrie@treetoptrekking.com and the Ganaraska site at (905) 797-2000 or ganaraska@treetoptrekking.com. Visit our website at www.treetoptrekking.com.
Automotive
Bolton Honda
New vehicles at cost plus three to five per cent depending on availability and market conditions. Accessories at 10 per cent discount. Used vehicles below market costs. Ten per cent off parts and labour in our service department. Free exterior car wash when it is in for service - weather permitting. Free loaner car with any major service. Oil changes while you wait. Please contact Vince Lobello at 905-457-0888 ext. 832 or 416-720-1924 or e-mail vince.lobello@boltonhonda.ca for more information.
Orangeville Nissan
New vehicles at dealer cost plus three to five per cent depending on availability and market conditions. Accessories at 10 per cent discount. Used vehicles below market costs. Ten per cent off parts and labour in our service department. Free loaner car with any major service. Oil changes while you wait. Please contact Andrew Parish at 519-940-0222 ext. 42, cell 519-943-4301 or e-mail aparish@orangevillenissan.com.
Peterborough Mitsubishi
Sales:
New vehicles at cost, plus 2-5% depending on availability, and current market conditions. $500 rebate for active or retired military, recent graduates and loyal customers – combine and save. Used vehicles below market value. Contact Dan Choate at dchoate@peterboroughmitsubishi.ca or 705-748-5050 or toll-free at 888-748-5055.
Parts and Service (all makes and models):
10% off parts and labour. Free exterior car wash with every service (weather permitting). Free loaner car with any service or free shuttle service in the city. Oil changes and other minor services while you wait. Contact Ken Sornberger at 705-748-5050 or toll-free at 888-748-5055 or e-mail service@peterboroughmitsubishi.ca.ca or Stephanie Reid at 705-748-5050 or toll-free at 888-748-5055 or e-mail parts@peterboroughmitsubishi.ca.ca for more information.
Books
Ontario Certified Teachers receive $5 off the purchase price of their IRewards card, which provides a 10 per cent discount on all book purchases for one full year.
Booksmarts Canada Kitchener
10 per cent off all books. See www.booksmartscanada.com for more information.
Children's French Bookstore
10 per cent discount on all purchases. By appointment only. Owned and operated by French teachers in Toronto. Please call 416-402-6979 or e-mail childrenfrenchstore@yahoo.ca for an appointment. See http://www.lefrancaisfantastique.com/ for more information.
Clayton Bye, Independent Author
20 per cent discount on all purchases of print books at http://www.claytonbye.com.
When you click on a book you would like to buy, you will eventually be taken to the Clayton Bye E-shop page for that book. Select "Teacher's Discount" from the Options pop-up menu at the bottom of this page, then click "add to cart." The completed checkout page will automatically appear. Continue as you would with any other checkout program. Payment options include PayPal, cheque or you may order by phone via the number posted on the web site.
GTA Educational Books and Toys, Mississauga
10 per cent discount for almost everything in the store with valid OCT card. Call toll-free from anywhere in Ontario at 1-866-273-4558 for more information.
PT Campbell BookDealer, London
10 per cent OCT discount with identification. Location: 388 Richmond Street, London, Ontario. For more information, call 519-640-5333 or e-mail ptcampbellbookdealer@real.ca.
The Toy Space Inc.
15 per cent off regular priced toys, 10 per cent off books. Created by a team of teachers and parents to provide toys that emphasize learning through play. The store is located at 106 Bathurst Street (at King Street) in downtown Toronto.
Camps
Camp Diamond
5 per cent off camp registration fees. Camp Diamond is located in Highland Grove, Ontario between Haliburton and Bancroft. Includes residential family programs and day/residential all-girls camps throughout July and August. For more information, call Suzanne at 647-286-3816 and mention this ad.
Cedar Ridge Camp
5 per cent off children's summer camp fees and 10 per cent off camp weekend rentals and first-aid/ORCKA certification course. Cedar Ridge is a summer camp and year-round outdoor education centre located in Bancroft, Ontario. Call 1-877-334-6675 or e-mail info@cedarridgecamp.ca for more information.
Clothing
10 per cent off all orders. Entripy is Canada’s leader for custom-printed t-shirts. Have your own custom shirts made with this screen printing and embroidery company that provides all types of apparel to schools, charities, businesses and more. Visit www.entripy.com.
Unique Boutique - Bolton
10 per cent off all regularly priced merchandise. Unique Boutique is a women's clothing store located at 5 Queen Street North, Bolton. For more information or hours of operation please contact unique.boutique5@hotmail.com or call 905-533-1005.
Computer Supplies
Apple Canada
Save up to $200 on a new Mac. The Apple Store for Education entitles faculty, educators, and staff who are employed by a provincially accredited educational institution in Canada that has full-time students in the Kindergarten to Grade 12 range, including private schools and school districts to special Education pricing. Also eligible are school board members who are currently serving as elected or appointed members, as well as Teachers Federations in each province and territory.
Visit the Apple Store for Education (http://canadaedu.apple.com/routing/index.php?lang=eng) for this special Education pricing.
Cartridges2Go, Pickering
10 per cent discount on all printer cartridges and custom rubber stamps. Full-colour business cards front and back - 5,000 cards $250. E-mail Mark@Cartridges2Go.com or call 905-231-4455 for more information.
Dell Canada
Through the DELL™ Membership Purchase Program (MPP), Dell is pleased to invite members of the Ontario College of Teachers to save on stylish, powerful systems purchased for your home use. With Dell MPP, you gain access to exclusive limited time offers, special financing offers, and exclusive pricing – for MPP members only!
Shop online at www.dell.ca/mpp, or call your Dell sales representative at 1-877-297-6974 to discuss which product is right for you. Use member ID (3967404) at checkout or when speaking to a sales representative.
Educational Services
Beyond the Classroom In-Home Tutoring (Halton)
10 per cent off of standard in-home tutoring rates for JK to Grade 8 along with the first one-hour tutoring session FREE.
E-mail: info@beyondtheclassroom.ca, phone: 905-510-4228. More information is also available on our website: www.beyondtheclassroom.ca.
Bethune Institute (Guelph)
OCTs receive a 25 per cent discount on their five-day intensive TESOL program that teaches teachers how to teach English with a focus on teaching in China.
Sylvan Learning Centres
Some Sylvan Learning Centres will offer a free consultation, 50 per cent off Sylvan skills assessment plus 10 per cent off program price for the children of OCTs. Be sure to ask if the one you are interested in is a participating location. For more information call 1-800-educate or see http://educate.com.
Summit Learning Centres
Free consultation and academic assessment plus a 10 per cent discount on all tutoring services. Services provided at various locations across southern Ontario. For more information, call 1-877-356-3343 toll-free or see www.summitlearning.ca.
Electronics
XM Satellite Radio Canada
$11.99 monthly service fee (regularly $14.99) plus $9.99 activation fee (regularly $29.99) for OCTs. Also includes the following hardware cost reductions:
- Onyx - $69.99 (MSRP $99.99)
- RCi - $99.99 (MSRP $149.99)
- XMP3 - $169.99 (MSRP $229.99)
To take advantage of this offer, please contact XM Canada at commercial@xmradio.ca or at 416-408-6014. Please be sure to quote promo code XMOCT in your e-mail or when you call. For more information on XM Satellite Radio products and services, see https://www.xmradio.ca.
Financial Services
With DirecTCU™, you can manage your day-to-day finances, build your savings or apply for credit, all exclusively online. This ‘branchless banking’ alternative introduced especially for educational employees throughout Ontario means we can offer unique products and savings exclusive to DirecTCU™ members – because when we save, you save.
- 2.00% eSavings – high interest with easy access to your money when you need it.
- 3.69% Low Rate 5-year fixed Mortgage – better than the big banks’posted rates.
Visit www.directcu.ca or call 1.800.598.2891 for full offer details. Rates subject to change without notice. ™DirecTCU is a trademark of Credit Union Central of Canada and is used under license.
Hamid Amiri & Shana Beik - Financial Advisors/Insurance Brokers
Free consultation on financial needs and services; free financial information package; special discounted services from 15 credible insurance companies and banks in Canada. Services include: financial needs analysis, insurance, educational plans, savings and investment plans, mortgage and banking services and retirement plans. For more information call 416-816-8585 or 905-479-0888 x 234, e-mail: info@ucmfinancial.com or visit www.ucmfinancial.com.
Mike Gabriele, Lic. M08007644 - The Mortgage Alliance Company of Canada Inc.
Custom design the “Best” mortgage just for you with our FREE Mortgage Consultation Meeting. Gain access to special rate incentives offered by some of our over 35 approved lenders and enjoy a cash back program on mortgage refinancing of up to $1000.00.
Cash Back payments will be remitted upon closing the transaction. Some conditions apply. Not valid with any other programs. All payments include HST.
Be entered into our Minimize Your Mortgage Sweepstakes
Minimize your mortgage with the RightBroker™. One lucky Mortgage Alliance customer will win the grand prize consisting of the value of their Qualifying Mortgage up to a maximum of $100,000. (Visit www.mortgagealliance.com for details)
Contact me at 647-866-6453 or by email at mgabriele@mortgagealliance.com
The Mortgage Providers -
Lic # 10533 Up To $1,000 Cash Back Program.
- $500 - each financial transaction must be a minimum of $200,000
- $750 - each financial transaction must be a minimum of $300,000
- $1,000 - each financial transaction must be a minimum of $400,000
Payment will be remitted upon closing the transaction. Certain conditions apply. Not valid with other offers. All funds include GST.
The Mortgage Providers offers first and second mortgages, debt consolidations, residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, no brokerage fees, below posted bank rates, mortgages up to 95 per cent financing, up to 35 year amortization, pay off all credit cards and debts, construction financing, land purchases and re-financing and mortgages for stores and apartments. Some conditions may apply. Call 416-398-1323, toll free 1-866-398-1323, e-mail info@themortgageproviders.ca or see www.themortgageproviders.ca for more information.
Fitness Centres
Premier Fitness Health Clubs Enjoy 64 per cent off regular Gold membership rates. For $349 plus GST, membership includes access to 25 locations across Ontario. See this poster for information about programs and services. Call Sandra Davidson at 416-399-4255 or 416-699-5550 or e-mail at sandra.davidson@premierfitness.ca
Food
The Food Plus Company, Pickering
3 per cent discount on all meat purchases from this wholesale butcher shop. This offer is not available for credit card purchases – cash or Interac payments only. Call 905-427-4202 for more information.
Crumbs & Co.
20% discount on any order either online or in our two retail stores in York Region. Delivery available across the Greater Toronto Area. Use promo code OCT20 when ordering. E-mail: www.crumbsandco.com Phone: 1-855-2CRUMBS
Home Furnishings
Adjustable Beds Plus
20 per cent discount on all purchases. Adjustable Beds Plus is a Toronto-based family business that specializes in mattresses, adjustable beds, linens, pillows and accessories. Includes top names such as Simmons, Sealy, and Tempur-Pedic. During August and September, the Back-to-School event will provide an additional 5 per cent off, as well as a free pair of Tempur-Pedic Comfort Step slippers for all referrals. 1875 Leslie Street, Unit 9 (between Highway 401 and York Mills Road).
Dream Home Cabinetry Palmerston, Ont.
10 per cent before-tax discount on custom cabinetry. Does not include countertops, sinks or installation services. Call (519) 591-9503, e-mail dreamkitchen@dhcg.ca, or see the web site at www.dhcg.ca.
Homeopath
Glen Jung - Classical Homeopath
$25 off an initial homeopathic consultation with the presentation of your OCT card for you and/or your family. For more information, please Glen Jung at (647) 998-9100 or visit www.downtownhomeopathy.com.
Jewellery
Fair Trade Jewellery Company (Toronto)
$100 off any pre-tax purchase of $500 or more. Makers of fine jewellery using Fair Trade certified or 100 per cent recycled gold and platinum combined with Canadian diamonds. For pricing and more info, see www.FTJCo.com or call 1-866-95-FTJCO (1-866-953-8526).
Legal Services
York Mediation
Free confidential initial phone consultion on accredited mediation services for OCTs facing separation or divorce. Members also receive a 15 per cent discount on professional family mediation services on approved candidacy for mediation. York Mediation specializes in services for families who prefer non-adversarial and collaborative methods of dispute resolution for the creation of separation and other family agreements. Mediators are accredited by the OAFM.
To speak with a mediator or to obtain more information on the mediation process, please visit www.yorkmediation.com or call 416-904-4881.
Museums
20 per cent discount on entrance fee.
Special teacher nights, free museum previews with school bookings and discounted admission tickets are three ways you can visit the ROM to see how its many exhibits and programs can meet your curriculum requirements.
OCTs who book a school visit may present their confirmation letter (a document sent to teachers outlining their booking details) along with their OCT card for one free admission to the museum. The free preview must take place before the date of the school visit. Free previews do not include guest privileges.
Teachers and their families are also invited to attend the ROM's Teacher Preview Nights.
As a special thanks, you and your family are invited to visit the ROM at special discount rates. Here's how to purchase your ROM admission tickets online:
- Visit www.rom.on.ca.
- Order tickets and use the promo code: COLLEGE.
- Print your tickets to bypass the ticket counter when you arrive at the ROM.
Discount available for advanced online ticket purchases only. Offer expires December 31, 2013.
Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto)
Ontario Certified Teachers with a valid OCT card who have booked a class visit receive free admission to the museum to prepare for their field trip. During these visits, there is a 10 per cent discount in the museum shop on educational items purchased for classroom use.
Billy Bishop Heritage Museum (Owen Sound)
Free admission to the general collection and 10 per cent discount off gift shop items.
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Free admission.
Canada Agriculture Museum (Ottawa)
Free admission.
Canada Aviation Museum (Ottawa)
Free admission.
Canada Science and Technology Museum (Ottawa)
Free admission.
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
2 admissions for the price of 1 with OCT card, regular admission only, maximum of 2 people. Cardholder must be present and card must be presented to qualify. Not valid for special ticketed events. Not valid for groups or in combination with any other offer. For more information, call (705)-945-6242 or e-mail forestfire@bushplane.com.
Canadian Canoe Museum (Peterborough)
Free admission.
Canadian Museum of Civilization (Ottawa)
Free admission for OCT only. Does not include special exhibitions or Imax presentations.
Canadian War Museum (Ottawa)
Free admission.
THEMUSEUM (Kitchener)
Free General Admission with your OCT card.
City of Toronto Historic Museums
2 admissions for the price of 1, regular admission only, maximum of 2 admissions. Not valid for special ticketed events. Not valid for groups or in combination with any other offer.
No cash value. Please call ahead to confirm availability. (Hours vary per site. Some are closed during certain times of the year and so on). Includes:
- Colborne Lodge
- Fort York National Historic Site
- Gibson House Museum
- Mackenzie House
- Montgomery's Inn
- Scarborough Historical Museum
- Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
- Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum.
Doon Heritage Crossroads (Kitchener)
Free admission.
Dynamic Earth (Sudbury)
Free admission.
Grey Roots Museum and Archives (Owen Sound)
Free admission.
Guelph Civic Museum (Guelph)
Free admission. Special ticketed events are not included.
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology (Hamilton)
Free admission.
Hockey Hall of Fame (Toronto)
Free admission.
John McCrae House (Guelph)
Free admission. Special ticketed events are not included.
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery (Kitchener)
Free admission.
Museums of Mississauga
2 admissions for the price of 1 with OCT card, regular admission only, maximum of 2 people. Not valid for special ticketed events. Not valid for groups or in combination with any other offer. For more information, e-mail bradley.benares@mississauga.ca or phone 905-615-4860. Includes:
- Bradley Museum
- Benares Historic House.
Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum (Owen Sound)
Free admission to the general collection and 10 per cent discount off gift shop items.
Willowbank (a National Historic Site of Canada and home of The School of Restoration Arts, Queenston)
Free admission.
Woodside National Historic Site of Canada (Kitchener)
Free admission for OCTs, excluding teas. Teachers are admitted free with all student group tours. Information and visits available in English and French. For more information, contact our Education Co-ordinator at 519-571-5684 or e-mail ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca.
Optometrists/Laser Vision Correction
Lasik MD
Receive a $200 discount on Advanced Custom Wavefront. Includes Lifetime Vision Care Plan, however hyperopic patients receive a free 5-year Vision Care Plan. This discount offer is available to all employees, spouses and eligible dependants.
LASIK MD is Canada’s only national provider of laser vision correction and has several clinics in Ontario. You can find our clinics in Ottawa, Kingston, Whitby, North York, Toronto, Yorkville, Vaughan, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo and London. For more information, visit www.lasikmd.com/oct or call 1 866-216-4331.
Book your FREE consultation online.
Dr. Colin K. Chan & Associates - Midtown Toronto Optometrists
15% off all eye exams and comprehensive ocular assessments, plus $25 off prescription glasses and/or 15% off non-prescription sunglasses. Call 416-486-2020 for more information.
Eyephoria Optique (Newmarket)
15 per cent discount on glasses. 16655 Yonge Street, Unit 35, Newmarket, ON Canada L3X 1V6. 905-836-2277 or e-mail eyephoriaoptique@gmail.com.
Dr. Samina Khan O.D., Optometrist
15 per cent discount for all OCTs and family members on eye exams at the Sears Optometric clinic located at 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough. Ages 19 and under and 65 and over are covered by OHIP. For more information, call 416-279-1663 or e-mail saminakkhan786@gmail.com. Please bring in your OCT card with photo id.
Parks
$12 dollars off. Regular price is $34. All Ontario Certified Teachers, support workers and their families and friends can purchase Ontario Place admission tickets online. Start by visiting www.ontarioplace.com. Tickets are available for purchase beginning April 21. Ontario Place is open weekends in May and daily beginning June 1.
At www.ontarioplace.com, press "Corporate Clients Click Here". Enter username: teacher. Password: school
Algonquin Park, Whitney
OCTs and other educators receive a 15 per cent discount in the two Friends of Algonquin Park bookstores.
Niagara Parks, Niagara Falls area
Save 33 per cent on the 2011 Niagara Falls Adventure Pass by purchasing online. The pass includesadmission to four top Niagara attractions: Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk and Niagara’s Fury. Niagara Falls Vacation Packages also available. Visit http://www.niagaraparks.com/affiliates/oct.html.
Phone Services
Iristel Inc.
10 per cent discount off monthly recurring charges on your telephone bill. Use promotional code OCT0308 when signing up. E-mail customercare@iristel.ca or call 1-866-779-IRIS (4747) for more information.
Photography
15% off your next custom photo book, calendar, greeting card or poster. For more information visit www.elephoto.ca and enter promo code OCT152011, or call 416-538-5040.
KO Two Photography, London
10% off photo packages or a free photo collage with photo package. Family, baby, newborn and maternity photography available. See www.kotwophotography.com for details.
Real Estate Agents
Andrew Iera and Mario Sallati, Re/Max Premier Inc.
Servicing Toronto, Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Burlington, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton, Vaughan, King, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora and Newmarket. Sellers receive up to 27 per cent off the Innovative Commission package they select. Buyers receive a 20 per cent rebate off the total buyer/broker commission. Those selling and buying receive both promotions as well as a free home inspection ($400 value). For more information, call 416-987-8000 or e-mail aiera@trebnet.com.
Bob (Robert) Morris, Century 21 First Canadian Realty Corp. (London)
Buyers receive a free home inspection ($400 value) when they purchase a home through Bob Morris, Century 21 First Canadian. Sellers receive a special teacher rate of 4.5 per cent. For more information, call 519-870-8820 or e-mail morrisc21@sympatico.ca.
Foskea Purdy, Sales Rep., Royal LePage Credit Valley Real Estate, Inc., Brokerage.
Special offer of 4% commission to educators thinking of selling their home and free home inspection plus handyman services up to $500.00 to educators thinking of buying a home. Call Foskea at 905-793-5000, direct at 416-899-7523 or email: info@foskea.com.
J. C. Pais, Johnston & Daniel Division Brokerage, Royal LePage
List for as low as 1 per cent when selling property. 25 per cent rebate of the total buyer/broker commission when purchasing property. Also receive a free report on house prices in your area and monthly Realty Insights newsletter. Certain terms and conditions apply. Call 416-489-2121 or visit http://torontonewcondos.com.
Jordan Atanasovski, Remax Quality One
Flexible commission rate as low as 3 per cent for all Ontario Certified Teachers selling a house or condo with free appraisal. Buyers receive a gift card from their favourite shopping centre. Call Jordan Atanasovski at 416-857-0914 or visit www.youragentjordan.com for more information.
Linda Olson, Re/Max Real Estate Centre, Acton (Halton Hills)
4.5 per cent commission for listed home and only 4 per cent if she also represents the buyer for your home. $400 certificate to the home inspector of your choice if you are purchasing a property. Please call directly 1-888-833-1945 or e-mail lolson12@rogers.com.
Mario Basta at Royal at LePage Real Estates Services Ltd.
Free accommodations in Aruba! When you sell your home using my services at 3.9% commission and purchase a property with me, receive a 1 week stay in a beautiful townvilla, 2.5 baths, sleeps up to 6. Call me direct at 905-399-1605 or e-mail: mariobasta@royallepage.ca, or visit www.mariobasta.com for more details. Servicing Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Mississauga.
Sam Cuda, Royal LePage Real Estate
4.5 per cent total commission plus free home market evaluation when selling property. 20 per cent rebate of the total buyer/broker commission including free home inspection (valued at $400) when buying property. Also receive buyer reports and monthly real estate newsletter. Certain terms and conditions apply. 905-889-9330
Sean Kavanagh, Century 21
4 per cent commission. Sellers receive free home staging, free market analysis and AirMiles on the sale price of your home. Buyers receive a gift card of choice, free e-mailed listing service and Airmiles. Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Toronto. Call today for more information 905-220-9198 or or e-mail sean.kavanagh@century21.ca.
Seema Katyal, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., GTA
Full service brokerage offering quality, customized assistance with all your real estate needs. Enjoy comfort & convenience, hassle free and supportive representation whether buying or selling. Teachers can sell for as low as 4.5%. Call 416-487-4311 or e-mail skatyal@royallepage.ca.
Stella Kvaterman, RE/MAX West Realty Brokerage Inc. (Thornhill)
4 per cent commission for listed home if you sell and buy using my services. Free staging consultation. Please call directly 416-722-4072 or e-mail e-properties@rogers.com.
Sutton West Realty
4 per cent special listing rate for all Ontario Certified Teachers selling a house or condo. Buyers receive a $500 gift card from their favorite shopping centre. More than 50 sales representatives/brokers in the GTA and surrounding area. Call 416-240-1000 and ask for the Broker of Record for details.
Tom Sapinski, Prudential Town Centre Realty, Ottawa Area
4.5 per cent commission for sellers (down to 4 per cent if he represents the purchaser) plus a free home evaluation, subscription to weekly market reports and a virtual tour guaranteed for your listing. Buyers will receive a $400 bonus certificate on closing to be applied to any expense and a subscription for pre-market home listing reports sent before they reach mls. Please contact Tom Sapinski via e-mail at tsapinski@prutcr.com or call 613 749-7355.
Victoria Carter & Kirk Rickman, Century 21 Percy Fulton Brokerage Ltd. GTA
Airmiles, $1000 gift card for each transaction (regularly $500); free handyman services; aggressive advertising; full-time service from two realtors; 40 per cent off certificates for furniture; free home evaluation; chance to win a trip… and more! Contact Victoria Carter or Kirk Rickman at 416-298-8200.
Reflexology
Pat Arsenault Waterloo Region
10% off regular service charge of $65. Includes all taxes per treatment. See poster for offer. I am a mobile certified, registered reflexologist, living and servicing the Waterloo Region area only. I perform the one-hour foot reflexology treatments either in the privacy and comfort of the client’s home or at a their workplace. My hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with evening appointments Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday. Receipts are provided. OCT card must be shown at appointment and is extended to family members. To arrange your appointment, call Pat Arsenault at (519) 576-0397 or e-mail me at pt.arsenault@sympatico.ca. Offer expires December 31, 2012.
Science Centres
Dynamic Earth, Sudbury
Free admission to teachers who present their valid Ontario College of Teachers card. Discount applies to teacher only. The free admission does not apply during select annual special events, including Halloween at Dynamic Earth, due to enhanced programming at these events.
Ontario Science Centre, Toronto
Free admission to teachers 364 days of the year and a $20 discount on any membership level (maximum two teachers/$40 in one household). The Ontario Science Centre also offers special events for teachers such as exclusive film screenings and exhibition previews throughout the school year. Check the website often for updates and full details: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Science North, Sudbury
Free admission to teachers who present their valid Ontario College of Teachers card. IMAX and Planetarium are not included. Discount applies to teacher only. The free admission does not apply during select annual special events, including New Year's Eve Family Fun Day, due to enhanced programming at these events.
Shows
Dancap Productions
Save up to 45 per cent on various shows. Next to Normal; Come Fly Away; The Addams Family; Memphis and American Idiot. Discounted student rates and study guides are also available. For more information go to www.dancaptickets.com and enter the promo code OCT or call 416-644-3665 and quote "OCT".
Medieval Times
OCT card holders and their guest receive 25 per cent off regular admission and 10 per cent off merchandise in the gift shop. Please mention 25PSKCC promotion code to qualify. Offer is not valid with banners, photos or food items. Also not valid with other promotions or discount offers. For more information visit the Medieval Times website.
Mysteriously Yours
$20 discount per person valid Friday and Saturday evenings, excluding meals, taxes and gratuities. Some restrictions may apply. Offer availability, prices and details may change without notice. For more information, call 416-486-7469 or 1-800-NOT-DEAD (668-3323) or e-mail info@MysteriouslyYours.com. to pass this great offer on to friends and family.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Subscribe to Teacher TicketDeals to receive a monthly e-mail that tells you what performances are available and how to book two tickets for selected dates at a greatly reduced rate. You and a friend can use these tickets to preview a play that you're considering for your students.
Visit www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/teacherticketdeals or call 1-800-567-1600 for more details.
Spas
The Briars Spa, Jackson's Pt., Ont.
15 per cent off all spa treatments and products, Monday to Thursday. Just show your OCT card. For more information call 1-800-465-2376 ext. 2780.
Sports
Ottawa Senators Hockey – Sens Army Offer
Up to 30 per cent off the gate price for any Ottawa Senators home game throughout the regular season (excluding select premium games).
Visit www.capitaltickets.ca/sensgroups and use code OCT.
Privileged Play Premium Golf Membership
12 month Privileged Play Premium Golf Membership for $99 + tax (regularly $275 for first year members). Premium membership includes 20 per cent off green fees and carts at over 170 golf courses across Canada, a free round of golf (when playing with a full paying friend), invitations to special events, golf travel opportunities and more. Call 1-800-903-4268 and identify yourself as an OCT or see www.PrivPlay.com for more information.
The Boiler Room Climbing Gym, Kingston
10 per cent discount off regular admission fees when you show your OCT card. The discount does not apply to equipment rentals. OCTs who book class field trips receive a 20 per cent discount off regular admission and equipment rental fees for themselves and all their students when they have at least eight students participating. Students 14 or older will learn to manage the safety ropes during belay and climbing safety lesson. If your students are under the age of 14, please bring at least one adult volunteer for every four students. The adult volunteers will be taught how to manage the safety ropes for the younger climbers. For more information, call 613-549-0520, e-mail info@boilerroom.ca or see www.boilerroom.ca.
Toronto Maple Leafs - Leafs Nation Offer
Two tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game and four Toronto Marlies tickets to any games this season (6 tickets total) for $266 (taxes included). Contact Gopal Patel at 416-263-3946 or gpatel@torontomarlies.com
Current games available:
- January 19 – Minnesota
- January 23 – New York Islanders
- February 21 – New Jersey
- February 23 – San Jose
- February 28 – Florida
- March 6 – Boston
- March 10 – Philadelphia
- March 20 – New York Islanders
When inquiring, please state "OCTLEAFS" as offer code. Leafs tickets are only available in this package and cannot be purchased separately. Leafs tickets are in sections 310-312, rows 15-18. Marlies tickets are centre-ice platinum seats.
Toronto Raptors basketball
With 33 home games this season and the Raptors Home Opener scheduled for December 28, there is no better time to secure your tickets to the biggest games of the season! As a College member, save when purchasing tickets for select games throughout the season. To order visit www.raptors.com/ticketpass and use the special offer code OCT. For more information or to book a group of 10 or more contact Maria-Anna Piorkowska at 416-815-5937 or maria-anna.piorkowska@mlse.com.
Supplies
Party Packagers
10 per cent discount pre-tax, with a valid OCT card. Redeemable at any Party Packagers location. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. For more information, see www.partypackagers.com. Click Search in the left-hand menu and key in the word Teacher.
The Learning Tree Educational Store, Burlington
10 per cent discount.
GTA Educational Books and Toys, Mississauga
10 per cent discount for almost everything in the store with valid OCT card. Call toll-free from anywhere in Ontario at 1-866-273-4558 for more information.
Theatres/Opera
Canadian Opera Company
50 per cent off adult tickets. Limit 2 tickets per opera season in select seating sections and subject to availability. Must show your OCT membership card. Order by telephone or in person at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. (at University), Toronto, 416-363-8231.
All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets and may not be combined with any other offer.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Subscribe to Teacher TicketDeals to receive a monthly e-mail that tells you what performances are available and how to book two tickets for selected dates at a greatly reduced rate. You and a friend can use these tickets to preview a play that you're considering for your students.
Visit www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com/teacherticketdeals or call 1-800-567-1600 for more details.
Tours
Mariposa Cruises
All offers valid for Ontario Certified Teachers plus up to five guests.
50 per cent discount for one-hour narrated Toronto harbour tours from May 15 to September 30 annually. No reservations required.
20 per cent discount for any scheduled public dinner cruise from May to New Year's Eve. Must be 16 years of age or older. Reservations required in advance.
20 per cent discount for any scheduled public brunch cruise from May to September. All ages. Reservations required in advance.
For more information, visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178 and ask for Rachel Irwin at ext. 214 or e-mail rachel@mariposacruises.com.
$10 off the Toronto Heli Tour. Advance reservations are required. Children under 16 receive a free helicopter toy with their flight. Flights operate year-round from Toronto Island Airport. Contact Julia Smith at 416-203-3280 or e-mail Julia@HeliTours.ca.
15 per cent off travel tours, including Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Australasia and North American national parks. When booking tours, quote promo #2807. For more information call 1-866-360-1151.
Free, one-stop online resource for travel safety advice. In addition, as an Ontario Certified Teacher, support staff member or teacher candidate, you can sign up for the AllSafeTravels Alert Service for a 33 per cent discount off the regular price. For more information, visit the AllSafeTravels web site and look for the "tell me about the COLLEGE promotional code".
5 per cent to 10 per cent discount on regular brochure prices. Special cruise rates for Ontario Certified Teachers and retired teachers with selected cruise lines.
A three-part voice-care workshop for educators presented by Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People in association with Shine Creative Coaching. Designed for teachers and teacher candidates of all disciplines, Voice For Teachers is a chance to learn the vocal secrets of professional actors and techniques that will help you maintain a strong and clear voice throughout your teaching day. Our exercises give you tools for preventing vocal strain and developing a more even and powerful voice. Improving your voice will give you stronger presence and enliven your classroom lessons, your sports coaching sessions or any situation where you need to be clearly understood.
To register, visit http://www.lktyp.ca/media/2010-11/VoiceCare-Regform-2010.pdf or call 416-862-2222. For more information, contact Karen Gilodo at kgilodo@lktyp.ca or 416-363-5131 x 230.
50 per cent off general admission prices for OCTs and a guest.
Free admission.