"Where can I earn Scene+ points without a credit card?"

"You can earn Scene+ points by scanning your Scene+ card or app at Sobeys-banner grocery stores (Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Farm Boy), Cineplex theatres, and Home Hardware locations. These partner earn rates are separate from credit card earn."

"Can I earn Scene+ points at Cineplex online?"

"Yes. Scene+ points are earned on Cineplex online ticket and concession purchases when you are logged into your Scene+ account during checkout. The earn rate for online purchases is the same as in-theatre."

"Are there Scene+ dining partners?"

"Scene+ does not currently operate a standalone dining partner programme in the way Aeroplan does. However, the Scotiabank Gold Amex earns 5x Scene+ points at restaurants and food delivery services — so you earn credit card points on dining at any restaurant, not just a specific partner network."

"Does Scene+ have an online shopping portal like the Aeroplan eStore?"

"Scene+ does not have a dedicated shopping portal equivalent to the Aeroplan eStore. Scene+ earn at retail partners is primarily through in-store scanning at grocery and home improvement partners. Scotiabank periodically adds new earn partners through the Scene+ app."

Scene+ Partners: Where to Earn and Redeem Points Canada 2026

Scene+ earning is anchored by three major partner categories: grocery stores (Sobeys banners), entertainment (Cineplex), and home improvement (Home Hardware). Understanding where and how you can earn points across the partner network helps you get the most out of the programme without relying solely on your credit card.

Grocery Partners: Sobeys Empire Banners

Scene+’s most significant partner network is the Empire Company Ltd. family of grocery stores. These are the locations where you earn bonus Scene+ points by scanning your membership card, separate from any credit card points.

Banner	Region
Sobeys	ON, AB, NS, NB, PEI, NL
Safeway	BC, AB, MB, SK
IGA	QC, BC
FreshCo	ON, BC, MB, SK
Thrifty Foods	BC
Foodland	ON
Farm Boy	ON

Earn structure: Scene+ partner earn at Sobeys-banner stores operates on a point-per-dollar basis, with the rate varying by product category and current promotions. Points are earned by scanning your Scene+ card (physical, app, or digital wallet) at checkout.

Scene+ app offers: The Scene+ app surfaces personalised bonus offers at Sobeys locations — for example, “Earn 500 bonus points on your next $50 purchase.” These offers reload weekly and can significantly boost your earn above the base rate.

Stack with your credit card: Paying with the Scotiabank Gold Amex earns 6x AND scanning your Scene+ card earns partner points simultaneously on the same transaction.

Entertainment Partner: Cineplex

Cineplex is Scene+’s longest-standing partner — the original Scene programme was built around Cineplex movie-going.

Where to earn:

In-theatre ticket purchases (box office and kiosk)
In-theatre concessions (food and beverage)
Cineplex Store (online digital movie purchases)
Online ticket purchases at cineplex.com (when logged into Scene+ account)
Cineplex events and special screenings

Earn rate: Varies by purchase type. Cineplex periodically offers bonus point events (e.g., double points on Tuesdays, bonus points for blockbuster releases).

Where to redeem: Scene+ points can be redeemed for Cineplex tickets and concessions at any Cineplex location in Canada.

Home Partner: Home Hardware

Home Hardware is a more recent addition to the Scene+ partner ecosystem, extending the programme’s reach beyond food and entertainment.

Participating locations:

Home Hardware stores
Home Building Centre locations
Home Furniture stores

Earn structure: Earn Scene+ points on qualifying purchases by scanning your Scene+ card at checkout. The earn rate and any active promotions are posted on the Scene+ app and sceneplus.ca.

Redeem: Scene+ points can be applied toward Home Hardware purchases at 1¢/point.

Travel Partner: Scene+ Travel Portal

Scene+ operates a travel booking portal powered by Expedia, available through scotiabank.com and sceneplus.ca.

Book flights on any carrier (Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, international airlines)
Book hotels across all major chains and independent properties
Book car rentals from major agencies
Redemption rate: 1¢/point — no blackout dates, no airline restrictions

This travel partner is particularly valuable because it offers flexibility that Aeroplan cannot: you can book any airline, not just Air Canada and Star Alliance partners.

Financial Partner: Scotiabank

As the programme’s primary financial partner, Scotiabank awards Scene+ points on:

Scotiabank Scene+ credit card purchases (primary earn channel)
Periodic Scotiabank banking promotions (new account bonuses, direct deposit offers)
Some Scotiabank investment and insurance products

Scotiabank periodically runs promotional earn events linked to specific products — watch for offers in the Scene+ app and Scotiabank online banking.

Partners That Participate in Redemption Only

Some Scene+ partners accept point redemptions but do not have a dedicated earn programme:

Gift card partners: Various retailers accept Scene+ points for gift card purchases at 1¢/point
Statement credits: Redeem against your Scotiabank Scene+ credit card at 1¢/point for any purchase

Partner participation is subject to change. Verify the current partner list at sceneplus.ca.