The Best Student Discounts in Toronto for 2023

Even though I’m a student working a Career Boost position to make some extra cash, I still love a good discount! Luckily for me and other students throughout Toronto, there are many ways for us to save money while living our best lives in the city. Here are some of the best student discounts I found when it comes to the essentials: food, transportation, retail and entertainment!

I love making trips to Bulk Barn (external link, opens in new window)  for sweet and salty snacks. The Bulk Barn student discount (external link, opens in new window)  day is on Wednesdays, and students get 15% off when they provide valid student identification, like your OneCard!

Whether you’re looking for a quick pre-made meal to eat in between classes or your groceries for the week, the Metro (external link, opens in new window)  on campus at 89 Gould Street has 10% off of groceries for students every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Just bring your OneCard and show it to the cashier when you’re checking out.

If you prefer to eat on campus, check out Oakham Café (external link, opens in new window)  or the Hub Café and pay using your OneCard to save the tax! You can load your OneCard with funds online and present it when you’re ready to pay for your meal.

If you use GO Transit to commute to school, be sure to get the GO Transit student discount for 40% off a full single adult fare. You’ll need a PRESTO card and an approved GO Transit Student ID (external link, opens in new window)  to take advantage of the deal. It’s worth the savings!

If you're a student who plans on commuting to campus often, consider getting a post-secondary TTC monthly pass (external link) . The pass is available for $128.15 compared to the usual $156.00 for adults. If you use this discount, be sure to have a TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID (external link, opens in new window)  and keep it on you while using the TTC.

If you’re looking for new technology to help with your studies, check out Apple's education pricing (external link, opens in new window) , available on their Macs and iPads for new and current university students.

If you’re more of a PC person, don’t worry! You’re covered by Microsoft's student discount (external link, opens in new window) . They have discounts of up to 10% on select devices for students. Students can also get Office 365 for free, which will definitely come in handy during your university years.

I’ve had a Student Price Card (external link, opens in new window)  since I was in middle school, and use it quite often. You can use it on purchases at popular stores like American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Muji and so many more! Some retailers even allow you to use it for online purchases. You’ll be able to put the card to good use at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre (external link, opens in new window) , just steps away from campus! The SPC program is primarily for fashion, but also has great deals on food, travel and entertainment. The membership is only $11.99 a year, but I was able to get a free one-year membership through the Toronto Metropolitan Student Union (external link, opens in new window) , so keep an eye out for opportunities like that as well!

The AGO (external link, opens in new window)  is just a 20-minute walk from the TMU campus. Anyone who is 25 years-old and younger even gets free admission to the AGO (external link) ! The AGO also has Free Wednesday Nights (external link, opens in new window) , where access to the gallery is free for everyone. I’ve been many times for school and for fun, and would recommend that every student go at least once.

The ROM (external link, opens in new window)  is one of the many museums that Toronto has to offer to residents and visitors. Students visiting the ROM (external link, opens in new window)  can access the museum for free on Tuesdays and have a discounted entry fee of $18 on other days that the museum is open. Don’t forget your student card to get these deals!

If you’re interested in theatre, you need to check out Soulpepper (external link, opens in new window)  and the variety of programming they offer. Soulpepper's ticket options (external link, opens in new window)  include free tickets for those 25 years-old and younger available the day of a show, as well as “Pay What You Choose Tuesdays” with prices starting at $10.

I’m an avid reader and it took me way too long to get a library card with the TPL (external link, opens in new window) . You can get a library card (external link, opens in new window)  as a student in Toronto to access books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and more. You can even get a Museum + Arts Pass (external link, opens in new window)  (MAP) to visit museums, Ripley’s Aquarium (external link, opens in new window)  and the Toronto Zoo (external link, opens in new window)  for free with your library card. Additionally, you might be able to find textbooks and other academic resources for your studies!

Hopefully you’re able to use one or more of these sweet discounts, and there’s likely even more at smaller shops and businesses around the city. Have fun while saving and exploring!

Until next time, 

Jenna