Partnerships and Discounts Page

UWSA has been in partnership with Johnson Inc, one of the leading insurance and benefit organizations in Canada, since 1988. You may qualify for exclusive discounts on your home and auto insurance by visiting Johnson Inc or calling 1-877-787-0469.

Please contact the UWSA office for your group promo code.

Medoc Travel Insurance is now available exclusively to UWSA members. Perfect for cross border protection and international travel.

• Multi-trip annual travel insurance plans
• $5,000,000 emergency medical coverage
• Trip cancellation and trip interruption available as an individual or as a family
• Get your online quote or call today
•  1-866-606-3362 or visit www1.johnson.ca/travel-insurance

The Education Credit Union offers a full range of financial services and has partnered with UWSA to co-sponsor our Undergraduate Student Award and Graduate Student Awards. 

With the upcoming uncertain return to school for many ECU has launched a distance learning tech loan special at 2.99% for 1 year. This special loan can be used to purchase computers, printers, headphones and any other tech supplies that will help students adjust to the newly-adapted distance learning.

Turn your dreams into reality with a mortgage from Education Credit Union. Rates from 2.18% on a 5 year term with amortizations up to 35 years! Contact a branch at 519-742-3050 or 519-772-3500 for more information.

They also provide a variety of financial literacy seminars to increase your financial knowledge. Stay tuned to our events page for upcoming sessions!.

U of Waterloo Staff Association has invested in your health & wellness.  See Goodlife's flyer (PDF)  for promotional details. To register online:

1. Review the Goodlife FAQ flyer (PDF) .

2. Refer to your PDF UWSA membership card (emailed to you) for your unique identifier number (contact the UWSA office if you cannot locate your number) and then

3. Register for your GoodLife Fitness Corporate Membership at: https://corporate.goodlifefitness.com

The UWSA has joined the Stratford Festival STAR program. As a member you can enjoy up to 50% off on a variety of shows throughout the season! 

Visit the Stratford Festival for a list of upcoming performances and book your STAR tickets online or by phone (1-800-567-1600). 

Please contact the UWSA office for your group promo code.

See the Stratford Start Festival Spring 2019 Offerings

As a UWSA member you have access to exclusive pricing on waterpark packages, couples packages and room bookings at Falls Avenue Resort (PDF), the #1 rated in Amusement Parks and Water Parks in Canada!

To make reservations and for full terms and conditions, please visit Falls Avenue Resort or call 1-888-234-8407. 

Please contact the UWSA office for your group promo code.

NEW LIMITED TIME OFFER: Book and save up to 35% off at Sheraton, Marriott Fallsview, Marriott on the Falls, Crowne Plaza, Skyline and Clifton Victoria Inn. Offer available July though September 6, 2020. Cancel up to 48 hours in advance with no penalty.

As a UWSA you can enjoy discounts to BigSplash and Playstructure/Funworks!

Contact the UWSA office for your group promo code and then obtain your tickets here.
Note: pricing does not include applicable taxes.

UWSA offers Canada's Wonderland discounts to you, through our partnership with Perkopolis. Please see the "Perkopolis" heading below for further information.

All UWSA members and accompanying immediate family members receive 20% off regular admissions when they present their UWSA card.  Please visit their website at www.cambridgebutterfly.com for current admission rates.

UWSA has partnered with Costco Wholesale (Waterloo) to offer members discounts. View and print the Costco Promotional Flyer (PDF) for further information! ​

Download a UWSA version of the ESM App to save on everyday purchases from hundreds of businesses including national chain retailers, service and travel providers. For complete details, view the UWSA Welcome Letter.

UWSA has joined the Ontario Science Centre's Preferred Partner Program. This program offers a variety of discounted ticketing options for you to choose from, including: 

To purchase tickets:

1) Contact the UWSA office for our program discount code.
2) Book your tickets in advance by calling the Ontario Science Centre’s Contact Centre at
416-696-1000 (or toll free at 1-888-696-1110) and quoting the UWSA discount code. Telephone
transaction fee will be waived.
4) Prepaid tickets can be picked up at the Membership Desk or Box Office by presenting the reservation
number and valid association/organization photo ID on the day of visit.

Perkopolis works with companies across Canada to provide the best in employee discounts and programs.

The Perkopolis team is continually sourcing exclusive, high value discounts, rewards and benefits… perks that you desire most! 

To gain access to over 1,000 discounts, all you have to do is join perkopolis.com by registering with your @uwaterloo.ca email address.

Not sure if you want to join? Browse discount partners here!

UWSA has partnered with Columbia Sportswear to provide UWSA members with employee pricing on the Columbia Sportswear family of brands, such as: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.

UWSA members will be invited to Employee Pricing Sale events three times per year, where UWSA members can bring up to 4 guests per sale.

Notification of upcoming sale dates will be sent to members through the UWSA email address.

Columbia wants you to know that the safety of their employees and shoppers is thenumber one priority. Below are some of the precautions being taken to ensure safety while in the store: 

• Wiping down and sanitizing checkout surfaces between each customer 
• Sanitizing fitting rooms between each customer 
• Providing hand sanitizer for shoppers and employees 
• 6’ marked checkout lines to maintain social distancing 
• Limiting number of customers allowed in the store at one time 
• All employees will be wearing face coverings 
• Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings to wear while shopping 
• Contactless payment options like Apple Pay

WHAT THE EMPLOYEE STORE HAS TO OFFER:    

• EMPLOYEE discount, meaning items are marked with Employee Pricing (40 – 50% off regular retail pricing) 
• All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear)   
• Clearance Sale: Take an additional 30-40% off employee pricing on select items
• Thank you to our Heroes: additional 10% off to all healthcare professionals, first responders, and Canadian Armed Forces

WHAT TO BRING TO ACCESS THE STORE:  

• The attached invite (printed or shown on mobile phone) 
• Work /organization ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card etc.) 
• Personal photo ID 

• This invite is valid for you + 4 guests (you must be present) 
• This invite grants store access only (offer not valid online) 

Find store location and hours here or on the invite

Check your email for event invites. **
 

UWSA has partnered with Great Wolf Lodge to provide UWSA members with savings on their next stay!

You’re going to love winding down the water slides, dining in of the fantastic restaurants and building family traditions. All of the lodges include a colossal, 84 degree indoor water park, daily activities, spacious family suites and much more. 

As a member you can save up to 20% on your next stay at Great Wolf Lodge. NEW! Members also save up to 20% on Timber Wolf Cottages! 

To take advantage of this offer, simply provide your unique offer code when booking, and present your member ID card sent to you as a PDF or documentation at check-in. Contact the UWSA office to obtain the Great Wolf Lodge promo code. 

For more information, visit greatwolf.com or call 866-925-WOLF (9653). 

UWSA has partnered with Santa's Village Muskoka's Theme Park to provide UWSA members with discounts on admission to Santa's Village, the Aerial Adventure Course and the Zip canopy tour! 

See Santa's Village 2019 Discount Flyer for further details!