90 Birthday Freebies in Canada
Happy birthday! Check out these Canadian birthday freebies and special offers to help make your big day even more rewarding.

By
Tim FalkEdited by
Leanne EscobalUpdated
Want to treat yourself on your next birthday? There are dozens of restaurants and retailers across Canada that are ready to come to the party. From sandwiches and smoothies to burgers, bagels and beauty products, here are 90 birthday freebies in Canada.
The best things in life are free, and they also require next to no effort. Check out these easy-to-get birthday freebies that are almost as simple as blowing out the candles on your cake.
The freebie: Get a free birthday snack, drink, or snack and drink.
How to get it: Join the Basil Box loyalty program to start earning points on your purchases. The birthday reward you get varies depending on your membership tier. White Level members get a free snack, Red Level members (1,500 points earned) get a free drink, and Black Level members (2,000 points earned) get a free snack and drink.
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The freebie: Free medium 13-inch 1-topping pizza.
How to get it: Sign up for the Bigger Better Rewards program. You’ll be emailed a code 2 days before your birthday, and you have 6 days to redeem it. This offer is valid for delivery or carryout, but the store may require you to provide proof of ID to verify your birthday.
The freebie: Free cinnamon bun on your birthday and a free scone on your half-birthday.
How to get it: Download the COBS Bread app, become a COBS Club member and provide your birth date. On your birthday, your account will be issued a reward for one free cinnamon bun. On the date 6 months after your birthday, you will be issued a reward for one free scone. Both offers expire after 14 days.
The freebie: 5 free Frequent Steeper points plus a free tin in-store.
How to get it: Join the Frequent Steeper Club and provide your date of birth to receive 5 free points on your birthday as well as a free tin in-store. Every 100 Frequent Steeper points you earn can be redeemed for free 50g of select tea.
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The freebie: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast.
How to get it: Visit any participating Denny’s in Canada on your birthday to mix and match the items you want in your free breakfast. You’ll need to provide photo ID and inform staff before you order. This is a dine-in-only offer, and a minimum purchase of 1 beverage is required.
The freebie: Tier X1 members receive $5 to spend at Foot Locker, and Tier X2/X3 members will receive $10.
How to get it: Join the FLX Rewards program and make sure to add your date of birth to your profile. The reward is available to claim a month prior to your birth month and during your birth month.
The freebie: The exact reward you will receive isn’t specified on the Freshii website, but multiple online sources mention a free bowl.
How to get it: Download the Freshii app and join the ViiP rewards program. Remember to enter your birthday in your profile to qualify for your reward. The offer will be loaded into the app and is redeemable in-store or online.
The freebie: Free 150g bag of Lindor chocolate, 17 flavours to choose from.
How to get it: Sign up for MyLindt and add your date of birth at least 1 day before your birthday. A birthday coupon code will be added to your account and sent to you by email. You can redeem it in-store with no purchase required, or online when you spend $35 or more.
The freebie: 10% birthday discount for Grill Lovers Club members or a free birthday kids’ meal for Kids Club members.
How to get it: Join the Grill Lovers Club at least 7 days before your birthday to qualify for the 10% discount. Offer valid for 14 days. Free kids’ meal available if you sign your child (12 and under) up to the Kids Club at least 7 days before their birthday.
The freebie: 6 free puffs.
How to get it: Download the Mr. Puffs mobile app and create a profile, making sure to enter your birthday. 6 free puffs will then be added to your account, and you can claim them by visiting a restaurant or ordering online. This offer is valid on your birthday only, but no purchase is required.
The freebie: Choose from a pita wrap, fry snack bowl, Greek salad, Santorini salad, side spanakopita, rice snack bowl, Caesar salad or baklava.
How to get it: Download the OPA! app or join the rewards program online. The reward can be redeemed in the app or online when placing an order, and it expires within 1 month.
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The freebie: Bronze members get mini donuts. Silver members (annual spend $500+) get a birthday choice of Short Stack Combo, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, or Waffle with fruit topping, plus a free birthday meal for any child linked to their account. Gold members (annual spend $1,500+) get any regular-priced item (under $24) on their birthday, plus a free kid’s birthday meal for any child linked to their account.
How to get it: Join the MySmitty’s Rewards program.
The freebie: A birthday offer that includes free dessert. Choose from Main St. Mocha Pie, Chocolate Brownie, gluten-free Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake or Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding.
How to get it: Sign up to receive emails from State & Main. Your coupon will be emailed to you 7 days before your birthday.
The freebie: Reward varies depending on your membership level. Pro members get a free cookie of their choice. Captain members get a free 20-ounce fountain drink and a free cookie of their choice. All-Star members get a free 6-inch sub of their choice.
How to get it: Join Subway’s MVP Rewards program and provide your date of birth. Offer is valid for 2 weeks and can be redeemed via the app, online or in-store.
These birthday freebies require a little more work on your part, but don’t worry—we’re not talking about anything too taxing. Often, all that’s required is downloading an app and making a qualifying purchase in the 12 months before your birthday, or buying one item to get a second item free.
The freebie: Buy one 2.5 oz. cone or 3 oz. soft serve cone and get one free, and $3 off any ice cream cake (minimum purchase $25).
How to get it: Join Baskin-Robbins Club 31 to qualify for the offer. You’re even eligible if you join on your birthday. You’ll receive an email with your coupons 5 days before your birthday, with coupons redeemable at all Baskin-Robbins stores.
The freebie: Free regular smoothie.
How to get it: Join the Booster Rewards program and download the Booster Rewards app. You will need to sign up and provide your date of birth at least 7 days before your birthday, plus have made at least 1 qualifying transaction in the past year. The offer will be emailed to you and sent to your app inbox on the morning of your birthday, and it is valid for 7 days.
The freebie: Free sandwich.
How to get it: Download the Egg Club app and add your birthday to your profile. A free sandwich coupon will then be loaded to your account on your birthday. Your profile will need to have existed for at least 120 days before your birthday to be eligible, and the offer is valid for 2 days.
The freebie: Free medium sub.
How to get it: Join the Firehouse Rewards program and provide your date of birth. You will need to have made a recent purchase of at least $1 from your account in the last 6 months (excluding purchases within 7 days of your birthday). There is a 3-day redemption period that includes your birthday and a day either side of it.
The freebie: 72 Shore Points, which can be redeemed for a free regular sub, wrap or bowl.
How to get it: Join the Jersey Mike’s Shore Points rewards program and provide your date of birth. You will also need to opt into Jersey Mike’s email program and purchase a regular or giant sub, wrap or sub bowl in the 12 months leading up to your birthday.
The freebie: $5 London Drugs voucher to use in-store or online.
How to get it: Sign up for the LDExtras rewards program at least 47 days before your birthday. You will also need to have made a purchase with your LDExtras number in the past 12 months. Your reward will be available to activate approximately 14 days before the start of your birthday month and until the end of your birthday month.
The freebie: Free birthday gift for Silver Lover (annual spend $150 – $499) and Gold Lover members (annual spend $500+). Bronze and Silver members also earn double points during their birthday month, while Gold members earn triple points.
How to get it: Join the MAC Lover loyalty program, enter your date of birth and spend at least $150 at MAC Cosmetics in a calendar year. Redeem your gift in-store or by making a purchase online.
The freebie: Free nata (Portuguese custard tart).
How to get it: Join the PERi-Perks rewards program, enter your date of birth, and make a purchase within 6 months prior to your birthday month. You will be sent an email with a barcode for the birthday voucher on the first day of their birthday month, with the offer valid for 30 days.
The freebie: Free birthday milkshake or, if terms and conditions are met, a free birthday burger.
How to get it: Become a Red Robin Royalty member, and you will qualify for a free birthday milkshake. But if you also spend $10 at Red Robin throughout the year, that free milkshake becomes a free burger. You will need to have made a purchase valued at 10 points or more before the last day of the month prior to your birthday month to qualify for this offer. The free burger is available during your birthday month, is dine-in only, and a minimum accompanying $4.99 menu purchase is required. The free burger must be listed on the Gourmet Burgers, Tavern Burgers, or Veggie & More sections of the menu.
The freebie: $15 – $25 off a purchase at RW&Co.
How to get it: Join the RWINSIDER loyalty program and provide your date of birth. Members receive a birthday discount of $15 applicable to all purchases of $100 or more (before taxes). RWINSIDER+ members (annual spend of $150+) get a $20 discount, while RWGOLD members (annual spend of $750+) get a $25 discount.
The freebie: Free drink or food item of your choice.
How to get it: Join Starbucks Rewards and provide your birthday. On your birthday, you will receive a free handcrafted beverage, food item or ready-to-drink bottled beverage. You must join at least 7 days prior to your birthday and make at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday. This offer can be redeemed at participating stores.
The freebie: Pink members get a travel-sized Purito beauty product. Blue members (reach 350 points in the last 12 months) get a 3-piece travel-sized Purito beauty set. Gold members (reach 1,000 points in the last 12 months) get a full-sized Purito beauty product, travel set, and makeup pouch.
How to get it: Create a SUKOSHI Rewards account and provide your date of birth. Birthday gifts are available with any purchase in-store and online during your birthday month.
The freebie: $10 off birthday reward.
How to get it: Become a Love Your Body Club member (you’ll need to be at least 18 years old to join) and add your birthday to your account profile. Your reward code will be added to your account on your birthday and is valid for 1 month. Simply enter the code in the discount code box when checking out to have the $10 discount applied to your purchase. Minimum purchase of $15.
The freebie: Free birthday offer.
How to get it: Sign up for Tims Rewards at least 7 days prior to your birthday and make at least 1 eligible purchase within the previous 12 months. The offer you receive is selected at Tim Hortons’ discretion and will be automatically added to your account. The offer expires at 8am the day after your birthday.
It all depends on what you’re looking for in a birthday treat. From sweet treats to skin care products, there are birthday freebies in Canada to suit all tastes.
Reddit users offer plenty of suggestions for anyone looking for the best birthday freebies. Denny’s earns praise for offering a free birthday breakfast without requiring an app, while free chocolates from Lindt, free ice cream from Baskin-Robbins and Marble Slab, and a free treat from Starbucks get plenty of upvotes too. Subway, COBS Bread, Sephora, Boston Pizza and Booster Juice are also commonly mentioned as top options.
It’s also worth noting that some of the best birthday freebies are often local deals. Many smaller chains and independent local restaurants, bars and cafes have great birthday offers, so it’s well worth shopping around for the best deals in your area.
Tim Falk is a freelance writer for Finder. Over the course of his 20-year writing career, he has reported on a wide range of personal finance topics. Whether you're investing in stocks and ETFs, comparing savings accounts or choosing a credit card, Tim wants to make it easier for you to understand. When he’s not staring at his computer, you can usually find him exploring the great outdoors. See full bio
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