How to play Grande Vie Lottery in Canada?
Grande Vie is a nationally available, Canada-wide lottery game that was officially launched on October 20, 2016. Each play costs $3 and gives participants a chance to win a unique and enticing grand prize of $1,000 a day for life, making it one of the most distinctive lottery offerings in the country.
Draws are conducted twice a week, every Monday and Thursday, with the cutoff time for purchasing tickets set at 10:30 p.m. on the day of the draw.
The overall odds of winning any prize are relatively favourable at 1 in 6.8, while the odds of claiming the grand prize are significantly steeper at 1 in 13,348,188.
With a theoretical payout rate of 49%, Grande Vie offers a moderate return compared to other lottery games, but its life-changing top prize adds to its long-term appeal among Canadian lottery players.
Where to Buy Grande Vie Lottery Tickets in Canada?
You can purchase Grande Vie lottery tickets in several convenient ways across Canada:
- Online: Buy tickets directly through the official Loto-Québec website or their mobile app, where you can choose your own numbers or opt for a Quick Pick (randomly generated numbers).
- Retailers: Tickets are available at authorized Loto-Québec retailers, such as convenience stores, supermarkets (like Super C), and other lottery outlets. You can fill out a selection slip or ask for a Quick Pick at the counter.
- Mobile App: Use the official Loto-Québec app to purchase tickets and manage your plays.
How to Buy Grande Vie Tickets
Step-by-step process:
- Choose Your Numbers
- Select 5 main numbers from 1 to 49 and 1 Grand Number from 1 to 7.
- You can pick your own numbers or let the system generate them for you (Quick Pick).
- Decide How Many Plays and Draws
- Each play costs $3 and is valid for one draw.
- You may purchase multiple plays for one or more draws in advance.
- Purchase Options
- Online/App: Complete your purchase and receive a digital ticket.
- Retailer: Hand your completed slip or request a Quick Pick. The retailer will print your ticket. Before leaving, verify the ticket details and sign it.
- Supermarket Pickup: Some stores, like Super C, offer in-store pickup of pre-ordered tickets.
- Optional Add-ons
- You can add “Extra” for a chance at additional prizes.
How to play Grande Vie Lottery in Canada?
- You may play online or at the retailer as said above or play with your cell phone using the mobile apps of various lottery corporations in Canada.
- You can pick your own numbers or opt for selection(s) randomly generated by lottery computer.
- One play is comprised of one selection of 5 Main Numbers and one Grand Number (GN).
Grande Vie is governed by the Rules and Regulations respecting Lotteries and Lottery Tickets of the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC), which include limitations of liability.
Extra lotto play is available with this game. You may purchase play(s) valid for more than one draw.
The Replay Option is also available with this game.
ILC will cause five Main Numbers to be drawn at random among all numbers from 1 to 49 and one Grand Number to be drawn at random among all numbers from 1 to 7.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning a prize is 1 in 6.8
Prizes to win at Grand Vie lottery
For the top 2 prize categories, in the event there is more than 1 winning selection for one given draw for a given prize, the lump sum value shall be shared using the following rounding rules:
- For 5/5 + 1/1 prize category, where there is a
shared $7,000,000 lump sum, cents are increased to the next $0.10 (e.g. if
there are 3 winning selections, the $2,333,333.33 is rounded up to
$2,333,333.40) - For 5/5 + 0/1 prize category, where there is a
shared $500,000 lump sum, cents are increased to the next $0.10 (e.g. if there
are 3 winning selections, the $166,666.66 is rounded up to $166,666.70)
Prizes must be claimed within one year following the draw date.
Winning selection holders for a lifetime annuity may choose between the annuity or the specified lump sum. When there is more than one winning selection in a same category at a same draw, annuity prizes are replaced with the applicable lump sum, that will be shared amongst the winners in the category
The winner who selects to receive annuity payments shall be solely responsible for the payment of all Federal, Provincial and Territorial income taxes payable as a direct or indirect result of such annuity payments.
FAQs
When are the Grande Vie draws?
Draws happen twice a week, on Monday and Thursday evenings. The cut-off time to buy tickets is 10:30 p.m. ET on draw days.
Where can I buy Grande Vie tickets?
You can purchase tickets at authorized lottery retailers across Canada or online through your local provincial lottery website (like OLG, Loto-Québec, or BCLC).
Can I play Grande Vie in a group?
Yes, you can join or create a lottery pool to buy multiple tickets together and share any winnings.
What is the “Life Ball” in Grande Vie?
The Life Ball is an extra number drawn from 1 to 7. Matching it along with all 5 main numbers wins you the top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
Can I play Grande Vie if I live outside Canada?
No. Grande Vie is only available to Canadian residents through authorized provincial lottery channels. Online purchase also requires a Canadian IP and verified address.
Can I cancel or change a ticket after buying it?
No, once a ticket is purchased, it cannot be changed or refunded, whether bought online or in-store. Always double-check your numbers and draw date.