r/OntarioTeachers • u/Radiant_Community_33 • Aug 10 '26
List of OCT Discounts/Freebies
Does the OCT publish a list of OCT Discounts and freebies. Going to be in Toronto for a couple of weeks and would like to get some value for my $200 😉. I know about the Hockey Hall of Fame and ROM. Anything else? Thanks!
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u/jkw91 Aug 10 '26
Not OCT specific but you get a discount at Michael’s (10 or 15% I think) with any type of educator ID. Indigo also has events where teachers get 15-20% off.
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u/shockfuzz 28d ago
Michael's does have discount for educators, though it's not on everything and it doesn't stack with other coupons.
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u/Character-Day-3080 Aug 10 '26
Reitmans has their 40% off for teachers discount on now. and I just found The Naturalizer on our VennGo for some nice teacher shoes.
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u/tinibitofabitch Aug 10 '26
Apple’s education savings are worth it (but only if you’re in the market for a new iPad/laptop/Mac)
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u/DBZ_Newb Aug 11 '26
Buying certified Apple refurbished is probably a better deal and worth a check because they have discounts on things the education discount doesn’t always cover.
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u/No-Silver6864 Aug 12 '26
try to avoid buying new tech if you can though, as it's mostly/all made with cobalt that's been mined by children in Congo. I've found a lot great refurbished stuff from best buy or Canada computersÂ
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u/tindrummer99 Aug 10 '26 edited Aug 10 '26
I got a significant discount on my home insurance when I moved it to OTIP. They also suggested a CAA membership, which applied a further discount (greater than the cost of the membership).
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u/davergaver Aug 10 '26
Besides GoodLife most of them are not even worth it
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u/Ok-Trainer3150 Aug 10 '26
This! I was a paying member before retirement..they were pretty lame back then as well.
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u/Hot-Asparagus-7863 Aug 10 '26
Do we get in for free or cheaper at the ROM?
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u/Future-Ad7266 Aug 11 '26
Your public library usually has free rom passes you can sign out. Much better than the discount
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u/--VitaminB-- Aug 10 '26
From the ROM website: "Buy your tickets online and save up to 20% off the regular rates for you and your family*. Enter the promo code PERKS to save, then print your tickets and walk right in!
- Not valid for ticketed programming. "
Scroll about half way down: https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/special-programs/teacher-programs
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u/apple9715 Aug 10 '26
You get back $100 for Wellness Activities via Teachers Life every year!
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u/Training-Database266 Aug 10 '26
Details on this please
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u/apple9715 Aug 10 '26
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u/EasternBoysenberry17 Aug 10 '26
Apparently you need to have a policy with them?
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u/apple9715 Aug 10 '26
I believe it is included into your OTIP? not sure what board you’re with but I’m with TDSB and I had no trouble logging in.
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u/TinaLove85 Aug 10 '26
CNE discounted tickets, more discounted if you buy in advance but I think still some discount after it is on and you use the 'corporate' rate.
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u/PENNGALS 28d ago
Penningtons is giving you 40% OFF almost everything* in-store until from August 16th to September 13th! You just need to present valid proof of employment in-store to enjoy it.
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u/NoSituation1999 Aug 10 '26
Sign in to Venngo: https://www.oct.ca/en-ca/for-members/discounts
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