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 219,000 Ontario Certified Teachers. They can e-mail us for more information.
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. For special exhibitions, Ontario Certified Teachers pay the difference between the general admission price and the special exhibition price. This offer does not include the King Tut exhibit, which is being presented at the AGO by an external body.
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 jrainville@can.rogers.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.
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.
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.
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, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville and St. Catharines
20 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.
Computer Supplies
Apple Canada
iMac, iBook, iPhone, iPod and other Apple discounts are available at http://canadaedu.apple.com. During the summer, Apple's Back-to-School promotion offers free or significantly discounted iPods with a computer purchase.
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.
Clothing
Banana Republic
15 per cent off in-store merchandise with presentation of OCT card until December 31, 2010. Does not apply to gift card purchases. For more information, contact Banana Republic customer relations at 1-888-277-8953, choose "Feedback" then "Store Experience".
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.
Educational Services
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
Great Rate Mortgage: 4.19 per cent for five-year closed. Pre-approval and rate guarantee available along with very flexible payment and pre-payment options including 10 monthly payments. PLUS: Payment relief available during work interruptions such as parental leaves.
AdvantageLine Personal Line of Credit: TCU prime plus 1 per cent. Variable interest rate adjusts with TCU prime rate. Set your own payment – minimum of 3 per cent of balance. Once set up, you may never need to apply for credit again.
Apply online and use ‘OCT Discount’ as the promotion code to receive these offers.
*Subject to credit approval and other conditions may apply. Rates are subject to change without notice according to market conditions. Special offers expire September 30, 2010. To learn more about Teachers Credit Union and our new online branch DirecTCU, visit www.teacherscu.on.ca or call 1-800-598-2891.
André Young – ALM-A Consulting
25 per cent discount on preparing and filing personal income tax returns for Ontario Certified Teachers in the GTA. Contact André Young, ALM-A Consulting at 647-444-2823, fax 905-272-5470 or e-mail andre.young@sympatico.ca.
Mike Gabriele – Dominion Lending Centres
Free home appraisal ($300 value) when arranging new mortgage, refinancing your existing mortgage or to access the equity in your home. Contact Mike Gabriele, Dominion Lending Centres Select Mortgages at 416-668-3153 or e-mail mgabriele@dominionlending.ca.
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 74 per cent off regular Gold membership rates for all OCTs. For $349 plus GST, membership includes access to 35 locations across Ontario. For information about programs and services, see the member-specific poster, the web site at http://www.premierfitness.ca/corp/oct or call Matt Murdock at 416-399-4255 or Stuart Samuels 647-269-4396.
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.
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).
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.
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, 2010.
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.
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.
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.
Children’s Museum (Kitchener)
Free admission.
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
$100 off Standard LASIK. $200 off Advanced Custom Wavefront. Includes Lifetime Vision Care Plan and our exclusive "20/20 or its free" commitment to prescriptions that qualify. This discount is available to all Ontario Certified Teachers, spouses and dependants over the age of 18.
LASIK MD has locations in Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo. To book your free consultation please call 1-866-366-2020 and mention that you are an Ontario Certified Teacher or visit www.lasikmd.com 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
OCTs receive a 10 per cent discount on admission at all Niagara Park Attractions and Heritage Sites, including:
- Journey Behind the Falls
- Butterfly Conservatory
- White Water Walk
- Whirlpool Aero Car
- Sir Adam Beck 2 Generating Station Tours
- Old Fort Erie
- Laura Secord Homestead
- Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum
- McFarland House.
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.
Real Estate Agents
Andrew Iera, Re/Max Premier
Buyers receive a free home inspection ($400 value) when they purchase a home through Andrew Iera, Re/Max Premier. Sellers receive a special teacher rate of 4.25 per cent. 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, Brokerage, Brampton area
Free detailed no-obligation home selling consultation plus 4 per cent fee for seller/buyer package. Free no-obligation home buying consultation and free home inspection. Both buyers and sellers receive a $500 closing gift. Please contact Foskea Purdy through the office at 905-793-5000, direct at 416-899-7523 or e-mail foskea@royallepage.ca.
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.
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.
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, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
3.9 per cent commission plan plus $500 gift certificate of your choice if purchasing a home. Call 905-399-1605 or e-mail mariobasta@royallepage.ca. Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Milton.
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.
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.
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
Cirque du Soleil
Receive special discounts on tickets to see Cirque du Soleil Alegría. Alegría will perform in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre from June 30 to July 4, 2010. For more information please see the promotion poster or visit the Cirque du Soleil web site.
Mamma Mia
$49 & $29 tickets (valid for 8 p.m. performances, Tuesday to Thursday)
$59 & $29 tickets (valid for 8 p.m. performances, Friday)
To purchase tickets, phone 416-872-1212, call toll-free 1-800-461-3333 or book online at www.mirvish.com. Use promotion code MIA49. Seating restrictions apply.
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 25SPKCC 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.
Sports
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 FC soccer
No service fees for tickets to following 2010 MLS league games: Sept. 11 vs. DC United; Sept. 25 vs. San Jose; and the following 2010 Champions League games: Sept. 28 vs. Real Salt Lake; Oct. 19 vs. Arabe Unido (Panama). Tickets start at $24.50 per seat. For more information or for a group of tickets together (10+), contact Laura Magee at 416-360-4625 x 5389. To order tickets, visit Toronto FC’s ticket order page and use the special offer code: OCT.
Toronto Raptors basketball
Special savings of up to 35 per cent on select games throughout the season. (Premium game tickets are only available at premium price, no discounts are available). Tickets are subject to availability, so book early to ensure your spot. Make your purchase online and pay no additional handling fees. Check back throughout the season for additional games. For more information or to inquire about group bookings or additional games contact Maria-Anna Piorkowska at (416) 815-5937 or mpiorkowska@mapleleafsports.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.
Staples easyRewards® Savings for Education
Teacher Appreciation Days are taking place on August 12, 19 & 26, exclusively for easyRewards® Savings for Education Members. Shop in-store and you'll receive: 10 per cent off all in-store purchases, 10 per cent back in your easyRewards Savings for Education Statement and a free gift (while quantities last). Not an easyRewards member? Visit www.staples.ca/ersavings to view the program benefits and sign up today.
Some restrictions apply. easyRewards Savings for Education Membership is required. 10 per cent back in rewards offer excludes desktop/laptop computer purchases.
The Learning Tree Educational Store, Burlington
10 per cent discount.
Theatres/Opera
DanCap Productions
Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon and South Pacific — Up to 50 per cent savings for OCTs. Tickets start as low as $35! Just announced, Jersey Boys to close August 22, 2010. Availability is limited. For more information go to www.dancaptickets.com and enter the promo code OCT or call 416-644-3665 and quote "OCT".
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.
Mamma Mia
$49 & $29 tickets (valid for 8 p.m. performances, Tuesday to Thursday)
$59 & $29 tickets (valid for 8 p.m. performances, Friday)
To purchase tickets, phone 416-872-1212, call toll-free 1-800-461-3333 or book online at www.mirvish.com. Use promotion code MIA49. Seating restrictions apply.
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.
50 per cent off general admission prices for OCTs and a guest.
Free admission.