CIBC Aventura is CIBC’s flexible travel rewards programme — one of Canada’s major bank-affiliated loyalty programmes alongside BMO Rewards, TD Rewards, and RBC Avion. Aventura points are earned on eligible CIBC credit card purchases and redeemed through the CIBC Rewards Centre for travel bookings.
Unlike Aeroplan (which offers 40+ airline transfer partners and dynamic partner bookings) or Amex MR (which transfers to Aeroplan, Avios, and Flying Blue), Aventura is a closed ecosystem — points are used in the CIBC travel portal or for non-travel redemptions. This makes the programme simpler but less flexible than programmes with transfer partners.
How Aventura Points Are Earned
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite ($139/year)
| Category | Earn Rate |
|---|---|
| Travel booked through CIBC Rewards Centre | 2x Aventura |
| Gas, grocery, drugstore | 1.5x Aventura |
| Everything else | 1x Aventura |
Income requirement: $60,000 individual or $100,000 household.
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege ($399/year)
| Category | Earn Rate |
|---|---|
| Travel booked through CIBC Rewards Centre | 3x Aventura |
| Gas, grocery, drugstore, dining | 2x Aventura |
| Everything else | 1x Aventura |
Includes unlimited Visa Infinite Privilege lounge access (Dragonpass), Priority Pass, and comprehensive premium travel insurance.
Income requirement: $150,000 individual or $200,000 household.
Verify current earn rates and fees at cibc.com before applying — card details are subject to change.
How to Redeem Aventura Points
CIBC Rewards Centre (Travel Portal)
Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages. Points are worth approximately 1 cent each for flight redemptions — consistent with the fixed-value programmes like Scene+ and PC Optimum, and better than the travel portal value of BMO Rewards.
No blackout dates apply through the CIBC Rewards Centre — any purchasable seat can typically be booked with Aventura points.
Statement Credits
Apply Aventura points against your CIBC card balance. Typically delivers lower value than travel portal redemptions. Check the current rate with CIBC.
Merchandise and Gift Cards
The lowest-value redemption path. Points deliver less than 1¢ each. Avoid unless you have a specific near-expiry situation.
Aventura Points Value Table
| Aventura Points | Travel Portal Value (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | ~$100 |
| 25,000 | ~$250 |
| 50,000 | ~$500 |
| 75,000 | ~$750 |
| 100,000 | ~$1,000 |
| 150,000 | ~$1,500 |
Based on approximately 1¢/point for flight redemptions. Verify current rates at cibc.com.
Aventura vs. Aeroplan: Which Is Better for CIBC Customers?
Both programmes are available through CIBC credit cards — this is a real decision CIBC customers face.
| Feature | CIBC Aventura | CIBC Aeroplan |
|---|---|---|
| Airline flexibility | Any airline via portal | Air Canada + 40+ Star Alliance partners |
| Points value (flights) | ~1¢/point (portal) | 1.5–4.5¢/point (awards) |
| Transfer partners | None | None (Aeroplan is its own programme) |
| Air Canada perks | None | Free checked bag, priority boarding |
| Earn on gas/grocery | 1.5x (Aventura Visa Infinite) | 1.5x (Aeroplan Visa Infinite) |
| Best for | Non-Air Canada travellers; flexible destinations | Air Canada and Star Alliance flyers |
Choose Aventura if: You book flights across multiple airlines and don’t want to be locked into Air Canada’s schedule, routes, or frequent-flyer programme.
Choose CIBC Aeroplan if: You fly Air Canada regularly, want the checked bag benefit, and plan to use Aeroplan for premium cabin redemptions (where value jumps to 3–4.5¢/point).
Aventura vs. BMO Rewards vs. TD Rewards
The three major bank-owned Canadian travel portals:
| Programme | Per-Point Value (travel) | Best Earn Rate | Transfer Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBC Aventura | ~1¢/point | 2x through CIBC Rewards; 1.5x everyday | None |
| BMO Rewards | ~0.5–0.67¢/point | 5x on 5 categories (eclipse Visa Infinite) | None |
| TD Rewards | ~0.5¢/point (Expedia for TD) | 8x on Expedia for TD (First Class Travel Visa Infinite) | None |
By per-point value: Aventura wins (~1¢) over BMO Rewards and TD Rewards.
By earn rate: BMO eclipse Visa Infinite wins (5x on broad categories).
By flexibility: All similar — all portal-based with no airline transfers.
Who Should Choose CIBC Aventura?
Best fit:
- CIBC banking customers who want to keep credit and banking together
- Travellers who book across multiple airlines (not just Air Canada)
- Cardholders who want a simple ~1¢/point travel portal value without programme complexity
Consider an alternative if:
- You fly Air Canada often → CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite
- You want airline transfer partners → Amex MR cards (Cobalt, Gold)
- You want cash back → CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite
- You want the highest everyday earn rate → BMO eclipse Visa Infinite
CIBC Aventura FAQ
How does CIBC Aventura work? Earn Aventura points on eligible CIBC card purchases; redeem through the CIBC Rewards Centre for travel at approximately 1¢/point.
Can Aventura points transfer to Aeroplan? No. They can only be redeemed through CIBC’s travel portal.
What are Aventura points worth? Approximately 1¢ per point for flight bookings through the CIBC Rewards Centre.
Do Aventura points expire? No, as long as your CIBC Aventura card account is open.
Aventura or Aeroplan — which CIBC card is better? Aeroplan for Air Canada flyers wanting premium cabin value. Aventura for any-airline travellers who prefer portal simplicity.
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CIBC Aventura programme terms, earn rates, and point values are subject to change. Verify at cibc.com/aventura before applying.