How to get two free Marriott Bonvoy nights each year as a Canadian

Here's how to get two free nights at Marriott Hotels.

First, get the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. If you sign up with a referral link, the welcome bonus is typically worth 55,000 to 60,000 points. That's a rough value of $500. Additionally, each year starting on your first anniversary, you get a free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points. That certificate is worth around $300, which is more than the annual fee of $120.

You could also get the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card. The welcome bonus is similar to the personal card, and you also get a free night certificate worth up to 35,000 points. The annual fee is $150, but the free night is worth more.

All-in, you're paying $280 in annual fees, but you're getting two free nights each year.