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Priceless Toronto: Summer in the City

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NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

It happens to most of us at one point or another. We hold a membership to a club or service, but don’t fully understand the perks. We pay out of pocket for health benefit plans, but don’t take advantage of the massage allowance. We carry a credit card in our wallet, but don’t capitalize on the member benefits.

Super fun thing #72: Being rewarded. Just because.

I want every single one of my readers to do one thing this week – look into ways you can reward yourself. Read the terms and conditions of your auto club membership for hidden discounts; take advantage of online deals when shopping at your favourite stores, and if you happen to hold a MasterCard, take advantage of a host of special treatments, savings and perks.

Introducing MasterCard Priceless Cities, exclusive to MasterCard cardholders. In cities across the globe, you can take advantage of a host of special treatments such as a look behind-the-scenes or a spot at the front of the line, as well as access to private experiences and tickets to the most coveted events. Simply visit www.priceless.com and select the city you’d love to explore. Here, you’ll find downloadable vouchers for discounts, upgrades and more.

I’m so proud to share that Toronto has been included in MasterCard’s esteemed lineup of Priceless Cities! This summer, treat yourself to the luxury of the Ritz Carlton, and as a MasterCard cardholder you’ll be treated to a One-Bedroom suite upgrade. Visit the Canadian castle, Casa Loma, at a special price. Experience Ontario Wine Country like an insider with 25% off the regular price.

So, what can you do to have a priceless summer? You can…

Return to an Age of Bravery and Honour. As a MasterCard cardholder, only you are the recipient of a special price of entry to King Don Carlos’ court. MasterCard is proud to honour its cardholders with 30% off child general admission and 40% off adult general admission to witness the brilliance of all the cast at Medieval Times. (This is by far one of the most generous discount offers I’ve seen for this show! Take advantage while the offer lasts.)

We spent Saturday evening in King Don Carlo’s court, where our red knight – the truest son of mighty Castilla, Baron Ruiz de Roig – defended our honour in a mighty duel.

Medieval TimesYou can also let the family scream out loud at Canada’s Wonderland. Your family will get the best out of their day by exploring the park, and only your MasterCard gets you these thrills and adventures at a whopping $23 off the price of admission. (Hurry! These vouchers sell out quickly! Within hours of letting my Twitter followers know about this Priceless Toronto discount, they were sold out. But, good news! The site has been replenished and there are more available now.) We rounded out our priceless weekend soaring through the air on thrill rides. 

(Disclaimer: Of course I didn’t ride Leviathan. It would take a miracle to convince me to go anywhere near it.)

WonderlandNext weekend, we’ll be heading to The Toronto Zoo. And if the boys beg us to return, we’ll just have to look into an annual membership – because MasterCard makes the world of the Toronto Zoo more accessible thanks to 15% off the price of a NEW 1-year membership. Membership Benefits include unlimited FREE admission to the Zoo for duration of membership (everyday but December 25), and exclusive EARLY giant panda viewing, among other perks.

Toronto ZooIf you live in Toronto, or are visiting the city, here are some other fabulous deals for families:

· CN Tower: Get 10% off CN Tower Premier Experience
· Royal Ontario Museum: Get a private tour with a ROM expert
· Legoland: Get 20% off admission
· Ontario Science Centre: Get 20% off admission
· Harbourfront Centre: Exclusive yacht experiences
· Casa Loma: Get 20% off admission
· Kwaf: Get 25% off Kwaf wine tours
· Design Exchange: Get 20% off an exclusive event at Design Exchange
· City Sightseeing Tour: Save 25% on a double-decker bus experience
· Urban Expeditions: Exclusive bike tour of the ROM and Harbourfront Centre

So, reach into your wallet and pull out your MasterCard. And if you don’t have one, as you can see, membership benefits can lead to a priceless summer in the city. With new cities, savings and experiences being added daily to www.priceless.com, I encourage you to visit often!

Travel boldly. Live every day to the fullest. Your MasterCard makes it possible, but you make it Priceless.

Have I inspired you to partake in a family adventure or two? Here’s something to help get you on your way – from the good folks at MasterCard, you can win a $100 MasterCard Prepaid Card! Simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck everyone!

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  7. kristen visser

    definitely the Toronto Zoo!! i really wanted to take my hubby and daughter there this summer but i am 34 weeks pregnant and finding it difficult to walk for long periods. Unfortunately i have to wait till next year but such an amazing place to go and visit in T.O

  10. Amy Heffernan

    I would LOVE to be able to go to Canadas wonderland with the kids. Maybe some day! :)

  14. Tara

    Our family loves Wonderland and my son is finally brave enough to do most of the coasters…my daughter is quite happy with the smaller rides.

  15. Steph B

    I would love a trip to Canadas Wonderland, but I think I would go to the Science center first, because we’ve never been!

  16. nicolthepickle

    I would love to go to the Toronto Zoo. I went once when I was much younger, but now I would love to take my children.

  22. Flora M

    The Ontario Science Centre ! I used to take my daughter there a LOT – always something to explore and each time you find something “new” that you missed on the last visit ;)

  24. Amy Brown

    I’d like to go to Canada’s Wonderland, I remember going when I was in my 20’s and it was a lot of fun, but that was a loooong time ago!

  26. Lori L. - @Miss_Elles

    My kids would love to visit Lego Land one day, sounds like fun! Thanks for the chance to win!

  28. Lynda Cook

    I’ve always wanted to go to the Ontario Science Centre, looks like an amazing place!!

  32. Hibbat

    I would love to visit wonderland! It’s been over 10 years since I’ve been! And I would definitely try the leviathan! ;)! I love the rush of roller costers! Thanks for the chance

  40. MrDisco

    other ways to save: if you’re a CAA member or if you have a TTC Metropass you can obtain discounts to popular Toronto attractions like the Zoo

  57. ginette4

    I would like to visit the CN tower, been to Toronto many times but never seem to get there.

  59. jen s.

    Casa Loma – I’ve lived here so many years now and still haven’t been. Would really like to make a point of visiting it soon.

  61. michelle

    I would love to go to the zoo, I love zebras and my sons at the amazing age where animal poo is the funniest thing EVER.

  63. sarah sar

    The ROM….I loved it so much when I went there last year and need to go back to finish seeing the rest of of the exhibits!

  72. stacey dempsey

    I have been to Toronto many times but for some reason have never been to the CN Tower so I would love to do that

  102. Tricha

    The CN Tower. I have been several times years ago but my kids have never been. I want to take them this summer.

  103. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo

    The ROM or Ontario Science Centre because we didn’t have any time after we visited the; AGO, LegoLand, Ripleys Aquarium, African Lion Safari and Canada’s Wonderland!

    Besos, Sarah
    Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo

  113. Tricia Cooper

    The Priceless Toronto attraction I would most like to visit is the CN Tower – I’d even like to try the EdgeWalk!

  117. samantha

    My family was supposed to go to the zoo this weekend but our plans got cancelled. We have never been there and would love to go!

  118. Jennifer P.

    Casa Loma would be on the top of my list, but there are soooo many good ones to choose from that I would probably visit them all!

  128. suzi

    I really want to take my nieces to see Casa Loma. A friend of mine just went there and was sharing photos on Facebook and it is GORGEOUS there!

  136. Chantal A

    We love the zoo. It’s so nice that you can spend the day looking at animals and then end your day at the splash pad.

  139. Alayne Langford

    I would love to visit the new Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in TO. How amazing is that? Thanks for the chance!

  142. Wayne Lecoy

    I am entering your giveaway.
    It would be great to win a $100 MasterCard Prepaid Card.
    In response to your question of
    Which Priceless Toronto attraction you would most like to visit?
    I would most like to visit the Royal Ontario Museum and The Toronto Zoo.
    Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  156. beth

    Its been a very long time since Ive been to ROM. Id like to take the family there for a visit

  165. Lynn D

    I would use the 100 dollar extra in my wallet to go to Canada’s Wonderland with my 3 grand children…they have never been!!!Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!

  167. Autumn

    I’d love to bring all of my nephews to Canada’s Wonderland for some summertime fun :-)

  168. Lorrie Coleman

    I would like to take the family to Centreville Island & Go on the Double-Decker Bus for a sightseeing tour of toronto

  180. Megan F.

    I have never been to the Toronto Zoo, so that would be a lot of fun! I would love seeing the giraffes!

  193. Bailey Dexter

    I would love to be a of the The Best of Canada’s Bounty Comes to Your Plate. To be able to go in Canada’s only cheese cave would be so different!

  195. Pamela Fontaine

    I want to go to the Toronto Zoo. I haven’t been there since I was a kid and that’s a long, long time ago. :)

  200. Jenn E

    I am a science nerd so the Science Centre is a must! I would love to share some of my enthusiasm with the family!

  216. Marlene J

    The Zoo – havn’t been in years … it’s expensive to go these days but would love to go again! :)

  219. Teresa Claire

    I was in Toronto when I was little and don’t remember the trip at all. Other than that, just a quick drive through while heading elsewhere. I would love to see the CN tower.

  231. Wilbur

    Even though I am disabled I would love to take our only daughter to see Canada Wonderland, she has never seen too many places like this as we lived out in the wilderness for a number of years. Be a great experience for all.