Book nowSign in Menu Your donor portal Find a donor centre near you Am I eligible? A reminder to all donors Currently, we can only welcome people with appointments. This is in compliance with public health authorities' requests to practice healthy physical distancing. Advanced search Enhanced wellness measures are in effect In addition to our routine cleaning, infection-control and screening practices, we have introduced enhanced cleaning measures, wellness stations and physical distancing measures to better protect anyone who comes through our doors. Effective Monday, Dec. 7, surgical masks provided by Canadian Blood Services will be mandatory for all donors entering our centres. This is to more closely align with public health guidance and protect against the spread of COVID-19. Learn more > We’ve suspended pre-donation salty snacks. We encourage you to eat something salty prior to your appointment and drink 500 mL of water. This helps your blood volume and improves your donation experience. You will still be provided with post-donation drinks and snacks and ask that you consume them outside the donor centres. You will be screened upon arrival which includes receiving a temperature check. Please refrain from drinking a hot beverage five to ten minutes before arriving to your appointment. You will be asked to clean or sanitize your hands and maintain a two-metre distance from one another. New user You are one step away from being part of Canada's lifeline. Getting started is easy. Start your registration below! Register Returning user Welcome back and thank you for being part of Canada's lifeline. Sign in to book, reschedule, cancel or manage your donor account. Sign in GiveBlood app The GiveBlood app makes it easy for donors in Canada (excluding Quebec) to manage their donor account and keep track of their donations on the go. Download The GiveBlood app makes it easy to book, manage and track your donations. FAQ Here is some information that will help you answer any questions you may have related to giving blood. Feel free to send us a message if you can't find an answer you are looking for. Top 6 Frequently Asked Questions Q How will I feel after the donation? A Most people feel great. By drinking fluids and eating salty snacks before and after, you will maintain your blood volume and improve your donation experience. You can then return to your normal activities such as work and school. Avoid strenuous exercise for six to eight hours following your donation. And don't forget to keep on drinking extra fluids for the next 24 hours. How donating blood works Q How long does the donation take? A The actual donation procedure is done by skilled, specially trained donor staff and takes 5 to 10 minutes. You will rest after donation, and enjoy refreshments. Plan to spend about an hour at the donor centre. How donating blood works 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) PrivacySite MapContact Us Français Canadian Blood Services acknowledges the funding of provincial, territorial and federal governments. The views expressed in this document are those of Canadian Blood Services and do not necessarily reflect those of governments. © Copyright 2021 Canadian Blood Services. All Rights Reserved. Charitable Registration No. 870 157 641 RR0001