McDonald’s Canada Deals and Promotions: Complete Guide to Holiday Savings

McDonald’s Grinchiest Deals of the Season

McDonald’s Canada is bringing holiday magic and mischief to your table with record-breaking festive promotions. From the viral Grinchiest Meal to affordable McValue menu options starting at CA$1.99. This comprehensive guide covers every deal, promotion, and menu offering available right now. Whether you’re shopping for a family feast or looking for budget-friendly quick bites, McDonald’s has positioned itself competitively for the holiday season with layered promotions across dining, rewards, and gift purchasing channels.

🎄 The Grinchiest Meal: Holiday’s Biggest Offer

What Is the Grinchiest Meal?

Returning from a record-breaking 2024 campaign, The Grinchiest Meal is McDonald’s Canada’s flagship holiday promotion, available starting December 2, 2025, while supplies last. This limited-time bundle delivers maximum value with an entertainment. First packaging strategy that encourages social media sharing and gift-giving behavior.​

McDonald’s Grinchiest Meal Menu

Each bundle includes a choice of the following Menu:

Menu Option	Description	Why It’s Popular
Big Mac	Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun	Most iconic McDonald’s burger; highest perceived value
10-Piece Chicken McNuggets	Golden, crispy nuggets with choice of dipping sauce (including new Sour Cream & Onion option)	Family-friendly, versatile, appeals to children
McVeggie	Plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and special sauce	Caters to vegetarian/vegan customers; growing market segment

Plus Bundle Includes:

• Who-Hash Bites — Crispy, deep-fried potato bites with a playful name; new 2026 addition replacing traditional fries​
• Medium Fountain Drink — Choice of Coca-Cola products
• Exclusive Mismatched Grinch Socks — Festive gift item included in special gift-box style packaging designed with leftover wrapping paper aesthetic​

Why This Deal Matters

The Grinchiest Meal bundles individual items that would cost approximately CA$25-28 if purchased separately, packaged as a limited-time offer for estimated retail value around CA$17-20 (exact pricing varies by location).​

Grinch Happy Meal for Kids

For younger diners, McDonald’s offers the Grinch Happy Meal, which includes:

• Exclusive Grinch and Max plush toys​
• Themed games and activities
• Age-appropriate meal options (hamburger, cheeseburger, or 4-piece McNuggets)

Festive McCafé Menu: Holiday Beverages

McDonald’s Canada’s McCafé lineup has expanded with chocolate-forward seasonal drinks to compete with Starbucks’ holiday offerings:​

New Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Beverages

These premium espresso drinks combine McDonald’s signature McCafé coffee with sweet, indulgent flavor profiles:

Beverage	Description	Best For
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Latte	Espresso base with steamed milk, chocolate, and cookie dough-inspired flavoring​	Warm indulgence; premium price point (estimated CA$5.50-6.50)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oat Cold Brew	Cold brew concentrate with oat beverage and chocolate cookie dough flavoring​	Health-conscious customers seeking plant-based options
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cream Cold Brew	Cold brew with cream and cookie dough flavoring​	Iced coffee enthusiasts in warmer climates

McValue Menu: 23 Items Under CA$5 (Year-Round Deal)

The McValue Menu represents McDonald’s permanent answer to value-seeking consumers and represents the largest pricing segment of regular menu offerings.​

McValue Burgers & Sandwiches

Item	Price	Calories	Best For
Junior Chicken	CA$4.19	380	Crispy, chicken-forward, great for light lunch
McDouble	CA$4.49	380	Maximum beef for budget price
Cheeseburger	CA$4.19	290	Classic, budget-friendly
Hamburger	CA$3.59	240	Lowest-calorie burger option
Cheeseburger Deluxe	CA$4.69	340	Gourmet toppings at value price
Sweet Chili Junior Chicken	CA$4.99	410	Unique flavor profile, Asian-inspired

McValue Chicken Wraps (Available All Day)

Item	Price	Calories (Crispy/Grilled)	Best For
Ranch Chicken Snack Wrap	CA$4.49	320/260	Lighter lunch, easily consumable while mobile
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Snack Wrap	CA$4.29	310/240	Flavor-forward, bold spice appeal

McValue Breakfast Items (Limited Hours)

McDonald’s breakfast offerings punch above their price point, with several options featuring new Hollandaise-style sauce for limited time:​

Item	Price	Calories	Availability
Sausage McMuffin	CA$3.59	370	Breakfast hours
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese	CA$3.99	370	Breakfast hours
Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese	CA$3.69	380	Breakfast hours
Sesame Bagel with Cream Cheese	CA$3.69	380	Breakfast hours
Breakfast Burrito	CA$3.79	290	Breakfast hours

Breakfast items are available only during morning hours (typically 5 AM – 10:30 AM, varies by location). The new Hollandaise sauce is a special, limited-time item, and it’s not clear how long it will be available.

McValue Bakery & Snacks

This category offers the lowest price points on the McValue menu:

Item	Price	Calories	Savings vs. Full Menu
Vanilla Cone	CA$1.69	240	35-40% savings
Baked Apple Pie	CA$1.99	270	40-45% savings
Blueberry Muffin	CA$2.59	430	20-25% savings
Carrot Muffin	CA$2.59	440	20-25% savings
Fruit & Fibre Muffin	CA$2.79	380	15-20% savings
Cranberry Orange Muffin	CA$2.79	360	15-20% savings
Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffin	CA$2.79	440	15-20% savings

Bakery items and desserts offer the best value on the menu. A Vanilla Cone at CA$1.69 costs less than a premium coffee at most competitors.

McValue Sides

• Small Fries — CA$3.69​ | 240 calories | Iconic McDonald’s staple at value pricing

🎁 Gift Card Promotion: Free Sandwich Offer

Promotion Details

Spend CA$25 on McDonald’s gift cards purchased in-restaurant and receive a coupon for a FREE sandwich (choice of Big Mac, McChicken, or McVeggie).​

Value for Holiday Shopping

Aspect	Benefit
Face Value Spent	CA$25 minimum
Coupon Value	CA$7-9 (Big Mac equivalent)
Effective Discount	28-36% off
Best For	Corporate gift-giving, family holiday cards, stocking stuffers
Timing	Ideal for December holiday shopping (exact end date not specified)

MyMcDonald’s Rewards: Earn Points on Every Purchase

How Points Accumulation Works

McDonald’s Canada’s loyalty program offers 100 reward points per CAN$1 spent on all eligible menu items.​

Spending	Points Earned	Equivalent Free Item
CA$15	1,500 points	Nearly free coffee
CA$20	2,000 points	Free vanilla cone or small fries
CA$40	4,000 points	Free small meal components
CA$60	6,000 points	Free McDouble or snack wrap
CA$100	10,000 points	Free Big Mac or Happy Meal

Rewards Redemption Tiers (Complete List)

Points	Redemption Options	Value
2,000	Vanilla Cone, Baked Apple Pie, Premium Roast Coffee, or Hash Brown	CA$1.69-3.99
4,000	Small Fries, Sausage McMuffin, or Cheeseburger	CA$3.59-4.49
6,000	McDouble, Snack Size McFlurry, Junior Chicken, or Chicken Snack Wrap	CA$4.19-5.99
10,000	Big Mac, Happy Meal, Filet-O-Fish, McCrispy, or McVeggie	CA$7-15
14,000	10-Piece Chicken McNuggets, Big Mac Meal, McChicken Meal, or Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal	CA$15-22

Download the McDonald’s App to Take Deals

The McDonald’s Canada app brings all deals, menus, and rewards:

1. Download: Available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
2. Registration: Create account with email and Canadian postal code
3. Activate Rewards: Enable MyMcDonald’s Rewards in account settings
4. Link Payment: Connect credit/debit card for faster earning
5. Customize: Set location preferences for personalized local deals

Frequently Asked Questions