Remembrance Day
Today we remember the men and women who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Thank you for everything.
Hopefully this is my chance to give back, so I have put together a list of discounts that military travelers can take advantage of throughout the year.
Bus
Greyhound offers a 10% discount to a maximum of a $198 round-trip ticket. Certain other restrictions apply that you can view on the website. ID will be required at the time of purchase.
Car Rental
Alamo offers military personal discounted rates. Enter the discount code specified on the website when making your reservation. ID will be required at check-in.
Thrifty has a preferred rewards program for the Canadian Government, including military personal.
Hotels
IHG also offers military rates, but be sure to select “Government Canada” rate, military personal will fall under that category. IHG offers a wide variety of hotels to choose from including InterContinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, etc. ID will be required at check-in.
Military travelers can save with guaranteed one and two person hotel discounts with Choice Hotels. Choice Hotels offer a wide selection of hotels to choose from including Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, etc. Military ID will need to be presented at check-in.
Best Western and Travelodge offer military personal discounted rates. ID will be required at check-in.
Train
Military personal and their families qualify for a 25% discount on VIA Rail in all train classes and train routes. Follow the website and enter the discount code and identification will be required.
Please help us add to the list if you see any other promotions that we missed out. We were hoping to make this list as complete as possible. We will add your findings to the list as well.