Partnerships and discounts

UWSA is happy to have fostered partnerships with the following organizations to bring you savings! Bookmark this page to keep an eye on new discounts that are being added and updated to best serve our members.

New partnerships as of summer 2023 include Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Hustl+Flow, Play-A-Latte Cafe, and more!

Corporate Partnerships

Johnson Inc Insurance

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.

NOTE: Effective December 31, 2022, Johnson Insurance will no longer be offering Air Miles to policyholders. Please review a letter and FAQ's that may be helpful answering questions about this change.

Please email uwsa@uwaterloo.ca 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

Johnson Insurance now offers Trip Cancellation & Interruption coverage (PDF) .

Johnson Insurance is pleased to offer 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each to eligible students completing high school in 2023 and starting post-secondary education in the fall of 2023. Since Johnson Insurance is our preferred home and car insurance provider, qualifying children or grandchildren of UWSA are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is July 27, 2023. For more information or to apply visit their website.

ECU - A Division of WFCU Credit Union

ECU – A Division of WFCU 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.

Program Partners

New! Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Visit Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto and immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals! UWSA members receive an exclusive offer of 15% off your tickets! Contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for our special link to access your deal.

New! Ripley's Niagara Falls

UWSA members receive 15% off single admission to Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditorium, Louis Tussaud's Waxworks, or Ripley's Selfie Studio. Interested in visiting all three? Purchase a combo ticket and receive 10% off!

Contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for our exclusive link to access these discounts!

Updated! Goodlife

UWSA has invested in your health & wellness with 30% savings on all membership types and a $0 enrollment fee. The current offer is valid May 7, 2023 to May 7, 2024. Read the attached FAQ document (PDF) for details about the registration process and common questions .

Refer to your UWSA membership card (emailed to you) for your unique identifier number and then register for your membership on the Goodlife website.

New! As of July 2023, your discount is extended to two family members once you have joined Goodlife at your discounted rate!

Niagara Falls Hotels

As a UWSA member, you have access to exclusive rates and packages for first class accommodations, exciting attractions and renowned dining.

The Waterpark Package includes one night accommodation at participating hotels, four two day passes to the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and 25 Adventure City arcade tokens!

To make reservations, email uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for the special link!

Endless Savings & More (ESM)

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, contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca

Ontario Science Centre and the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre

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:

Ontario Science Centre Fall Promo Rates

To purchase tickets:

Contact the UWSA office for our program discount code.
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.
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

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 follow the Perkopolis registration steps (PDF):

Go to perkopolis.com.
Enter your @uwaterloo.ca email address.
Look for an email from Perkopolis with a link to complete your registration.

Not sure if you want to join? Browse discount partners on their website!

Columbia Sportswear

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 a year, where UWSA members can bring up to four guests per sale. We will notify members of upcoming sale dates by email.

What the employee store offers:  

Employee discount pricing (up to 50% off regular retail pricing)
The whole family of Columbia brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna

What to bring to access the store:

The 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

The email invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present). Email invite grants store access only (offer not valid online).

Great Wolf Lodge

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 25% when you book 2 nights! We assure your stay will be a howling great time!

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).

Cardholder Discounts

Each January, UWSA members are emailed an electronic copy of their membership card for that calendar year. (Search: Your 2023 UWSA membership card). This digital card, in PDF format, is suitable for saving and displaying on your smartphone or for printing as a wallet size card.

Members joining throughout the year will receive an electronic card by email once their registration and dues payment are confirmed. If you are a new member and require your card immediately to take advantage of a discount offer, please contact the UWSA office and we will generate a digital card for you.

Simply show your UWSA card at any of the following businesses below to receive discounted products and services!

New! Restaurants & Cafes

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
Play-A-Latte Cafe	10% discount on coffee, tea, and espresso based drinks. 15% off all play dates, minimum two ticket purchase required. Contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for discount codes	1601 River Rd. E. Unit 22, Kitchener, ON	519-208-8007

Business

Discount

Address

Contact

Play-A-Latte Cafe

10% discount on coffee, tea, and espresso based drinks.

15% off all play dates, minimum two ticket purchase required.

Contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for discount codes

1601 River Rd. E. Unit 22, Kitchener, ON

519-208-8007

New! Fitness & Health

Business	Dicsount	Address	Contact
Midtown Yoga	$40 for new students - 3 weeks of unlimited classes (regular $49 for 2 weeks unlimited access) 15% off all other regular priced packages	663 Belmont Avenue West Kitchener	1-(866)-702-8884
HUSTL + FLOW	15% off any regular priced 1 Class Pass, 5 Class Pass, 10 Class Pass, 20 Class Pass and regular priced single 1 Month Unlimited package. Email uwsa@uwaterloo.ca to receive the online code or show your membership card when purchasing in studio.	120 King Street South Waterloo, ON, N2J 1P5	519-885-4041 info@hustlandflow.com
Price Health	Fit Club Discount:  $49 for a 21 Day Trial ($100 off) and 10% off on a 6-month commitment OR 20% off on a 12-month commitment. Price Health: Complimentary First Visit for Chiropractic & Physiotherapy and $5 off each subsequent visit.	490 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 4E8	(519) 885-5433

Business

Dicsount

Address

Contact

Midtown Yoga

$40 for new students - 3 weeks of unlimited classes (regular $49 for 2 weeks unlimited access)

15% off all other regular priced packages

663 Belmont Avenue West
Kitchener

1-(866)-702-8884

HUSTL + FLOW

15% off any regular priced 1 Class Pass, 5 Class Pass, 10 Class Pass, 20 Class Pass and regular priced single 1 Month Unlimited package.

Email uwsa@uwaterloo.ca to receive the online code or show your membership card when purchasing in studio.

120 King Street South
Waterloo, ON, N2J 1P5

519-885-4041

info@hustlandflow.com

Price Health

Fit Club Discount:  $49 for a 21 Day Trial ($100 off) and 10% off on a 6-month commitment OR 20% off on a 12-month commitment.

Price Health: Complimentary First Visit for Chiropractic & Physiotherapy and $5 off each subsequent visit.

490 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 4E8

(519) 885-5433

Automotive

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
Britton Auto Parts & Industrial Supply	Receive products at wholesale price	135 Lexington Crt. Waterloo	519-885-4360
BMW Grand River	BMW Grand River is offering UWSA members: Please contact Andrew Kim directly to get current updated discount quotes on the vehicles you are interested in.	1800 Victoria St N, Kitchener	(519) 747-0269 ext 2246
Bustard	Bustard is offering UWSA members who: purchase a new vehicle: at 3% above invoice cost (including all applicable manufacture rebates) purchase certified pre-owned vehicles: at $500 off our online advertised price Please email Tyler Boles directly for inquiries.	575 Davenport Road	519- 884-5888
Forbes Waterloo Toyota	10% on labour, excluding lube oil & filter and service specials	300 Weber St. N. Waterloo	519-885-2000
Good Guyz Garage	$93/hr labour rate ($98 regular)	75 Lodge St. Waterloo	519-885-1321
Kitchener Nissan	2% discount on invoices	1069 Victoria St. N Kitchener	519-744-1188
Parkway Ford	-2% over factory invoice cost on lease or purchase of new vehicles	455 King St. N Waterloo	519-884-5110
Volvo of Waterloo	4% OFF MSRP for all 2022 V60, S60, XC60, XC90, V90 models and $1,200 OFF MSRP for all XC40 Models.	533 King Street North, Waterloo	519-885-5090
Waterloo Nissan	Offers $1,000 off all new Nissan's Graduate Rebate Program Graduates	141 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo	888-452-8556

Cellular

Business	Discount	Contact
Rogers Wireless	Permanent staff are eligible to enrol in Rogers UWaterloo Employee Personal Plans, which are billed to each staff member personally. While discounts average at 30% off retail cost, plans and offerings are subject to change. Please contact the Rogers representative, Dave O'Connor, for up-to-date details. Note: Users on an existing corporate account wishing to transfer to a personal plan must contact the UWaterloo Rogers representative, Dave O’Connor . NEW! Please see the Rogers Promotional Flyer (2022) for further details!	Dave O’Connor
Telus	UWSA members are eligible for exclusive savings on TELUS Mobility and TELUS Home Services products including TELUS SmartHome Security. Members recieve family discounts, monthly deals, SmartHome security discounts, and much more!	Visit the UWSA VIP Webstore for more details. Questions? Reach out to our dedicated Program Specialist: marlize.naude@telus.com
Supwatch Online	Supwatch Online provides new apple watch replacement bands series 4 3 2 1, cool iphone cases, bags, watches and watch straps for all occasions. We are happy to offer 25% off to UWSA members. To make use of this discount, use the website link and enter "S-25%OFF" code at the Shopping Cart Page.	Supwatch website
Esource Parts	Esource Parts offers all kinds of accessories compatible with Android Smartphone, iPhone, and other iOS devices along with their spare parts and repair services. Esourceparts offer a flat discount of 5% on cell phone accessories to all the UWSA members. Use Coupon Code: 5OFFNEW	Address: 401 Traders Blvd East, Unit 9 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2H8 Email Contact Frady Yacoub: 647-977-2049 Esource Parts website

Gifts & Leisure

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
Chirp Books	Discount audiobooks - up to 95% off - that you can purchase and own with no subscription/membership fees. Use discount code "UWATERLOOSTAFF5" for $5 off your first audiobook.	1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA, 02142, US	support@chirpbooks.com
Cobblestone Gallery	10% discount	Online only	519-746-5829
Neon Marvels Inc.	10% discount using code UWSA10	2-7 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON,	info@neonmarvels.com
Heffernan's Jewellery	15% discount	242-2 The Boardwalk, Waterloo	519-886-1680
KW Flowers	20% discount	28 Laurel St. Waterloo 460 Frederick St. Kitchener	519-742-3545
Nuri Hair Studio	15% discount	308 King St, N Waterloo	519-745-7772
Obscure Belts	10% off all leather belts	7007 52nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53142, US	info@obscurebelts.com
Sculpt Neon Signs	15% discount	539 W. Commerce St, Dallas, TX, 75208, US	support@sculptneonsigns.com
METAFLORIST	15% discount	6 Colby Court, Unit 13, Waterloo	519-783-1434
Neon Direct	15% discount: promo code UWATERLOO15	17434 Bellflower Blvd, Ste 295, Bellflower, CA, 90706,	5-626-618-162

Residential

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
Chem-Dry Acclaim	15% on carpet, upholstery & area Persian rug services	61 Arthur St N Elmira	866-488-3832
Dog Gone Walking, Home & Cat Care	Buy 10 Get 1 Free Dog Gone Walking, Home & Cat Care has serviced the KW region for over 20 years offering professional and reliable dog walking, cat care and property check-in services.	461 Aspenwood Place, Waterloo	519-884-9255
KW Countertop	Free bristol under mount sink with any granite or quartz kitchen countertop purchase 25% discount on laminate kitchen or vanity countertop purchases	149 Manitou Dr. Kitchener	519-894-1991
Nannies To The Rescue - Childcare Agency	Nannies To The Rescue is a local-based placement agency providing high-quality homecare. UWSA discount includes $0 referral fee (reg $40) for the first request of an on-call nanny/babysitter.	239 Auburn Dr., # 418, Waterloo	226-666-4387
Quiktechnik Painting by Mark D. Jackson	$1.00/square foot (regular $1.25) of living area floor space i.e. 10x10 room=$100.00	Mark D. Jackson & Wayne Hall	519-504-0656
Storwell Self Storage	10% DISCOUNT on your first self-storage unit rental. You can redeem this offer at any of Storwell’s facilities in Scarborough, Etobicoke, and Mississauga by using the promo code “UWSA Storage 10” when speaking to one of the storage representatives.	300 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON, M8Z 6C8	toronto@storwell.com
True North	True North will shop the market saving you money, time and hassle: • guaranted lowest rate (OAC) in Canada to your members on a similar fixed rate product or give them $500 • Free mortgage consultation & Free Appraisal (Value $500) • CASH BACK up to $500 (.10% of Total Mortgage Amount i.e. $500,000 = $500) after closing • Discount Realtor Program – Employees receive 30% of Broker Commission (Buying = Cash Back!) i.e. purchase $500,000 home = $3,750 CASH BACK after closing!	Mark Foley	1-647-825-1858
Little Speech Station	10% off initial speech and language consultation (60 minute) which may include an assessment, goal setting, and or sharing of some resources to get you started	Paige Doherty Paris ON	littlespeechstation@gmail.com

Sports

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
BOATsmart!	BOATsmart! is Canada's Official boating educator that has certified over 750,000+ individuals with their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). Receive 40% off towards your Official BOATsmart! Course, Test and Card. Perfect for all ages and good for life! Contact UWSA office for promo code	info@boatsmartexam.com	1-877-792-3926
MyBoatCard.com	50% Discount on your Ontario Boating License (Pleasure Craft Operator Card). Boating License never expires. Valid Nationwide. UWSA Member Price: $19.50 ( Regular price $39) Contact UWSA office for promo code.	info@myboatcard.com	1-800-886-5303

Travel

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
CAUBO (Canadian Association of University Business Offices)	5 - 50% off	The University of Waterloo is an affiliated member of CAUBO. CAUBO offers UW staff chain-wide discounts at number of hotels across Canada, including: Carlson Rezidor Hotels Delta Hotels and Resorts Fairmount/Raffles/Swisshotels InterContiental Hotels Wyndham Hotels Best Western Hotels Choice Hotels	Visit their website for a complete list of available hotels, discounts and details on how to book your stay.
Enterprise & National Car Rentals	Under construction. Updated discount information is coming soon!	600 Corporate Park Dr. St. Louis, MO 63105 USA	1 (800) 736-8222
Hertz	Corporate discounts available world-wide (varies by rental). Please contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for instructions on how to enrol into the Corporate Discount Program.	133 Weber Street N, Unit 1A, Waterloo , ON N2J 3G9, Canada	519-888-8296

Business

Discount

Address

Contact

CAUBO (Canadian
Association of University Business Offices)

5 - 50% off

The University of Waterloo is an affiliated member of CAUBO. CAUBO offers UW staff chain-wide discounts at number of hotels across Canada, including:

Carlson Rezidor Hotels
Delta Hotels and Resorts
Fairmount/Raffles/Swisshotels
InterContiental Hotels
Wyndham Hotels
Best Western Hotels
Choice Hotels

Visit their website for a complete list of available hotels, discounts and details on how to book your stay.

Enterprise & National Car Rentals

Under construction. Updated discount information is coming soon!

600 Corporate Park Dr.
St. Louis, MO
63105 USA

1 (800) 736-8222

Hertz

Corporate discounts available world-wide (varies by rental). Please contact uwsa@uwaterloo.ca for instructions on how to enrol into the Corporate Discount Program.

133 Weber Street N, Unit 1A, Waterloo , ON N2J 3G9, Canada

519-888-8296

Veterinary

Business	Discount	Address	Contact
Waterloo West Animal Hospital	10% on services, including after hour care without emergency fees	414 Erb St. W Waterloo	519-747-2020

Partnerships and discounts

Corporate Partnerships

Johnson Inc Insurance

ECU - A Division of WFCU Credit Union

Program Partners

New! Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

New! Ripley's Niagara Falls

Updated! Goodlife

Niagara Falls Hotels

Endless Savings & More (ESM)

Ontario Science Centre and the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre

Perkopolis

Columbia Sportswear

Great Wolf Lodge

Cardholder Discounts

New! Restaurants & Cafes

New! Fitness & Health

Automotive

Cellular

Gifts & Leisure

Residential

Sports

Travel

Veterinary

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