Free admission and discounted overnight stays

Fathom Five National Marine Park

Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.

Learn what this means for your visit to Fathom Five National Marine Park.

Free admission at Fathom Five National Marine Park

As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.

Fathom Five National Marine Park is a very popular destination that requires planning ahead to make the most of your visit. Free admission does not mean guaranteed entry. Access to Flowerpot Island is provided by private tour boat companies and advanced booking is recommended. Parking at the Parks Canada Visitor centre is limited and can fill daily and fees apply.

What's included in free admission at Fathom Five National Marine Park

From June 20 to September 2, no fees apply for:

admission for all visitors to Fathom Five National Marine Park

What's not included in free admission at Fathom Five National Marine Park

From June 20 to September 2, fees still apply for:

camping and other accommodations (discounts may apply)
reservations
diver registration
parking
mooring
services provided by third parties

Where Parks Canada free admission doesn't apply

Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:

provincial or territorial parks
Sépaq parks in Québec
municipal and private parks
parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
locations operated by third parties

Free admission details for Fathom Five National Marine Park

When admission is free

June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive, during regular operating hours.

Who gets free admission

Admission is free for all visitors from June 20 to September 2, 2025.

How to get free admission

No entry pass or ticket is required to visit during the free admission period. Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors at the visitor centre.

Visitors accessing Flowerpot Island by private tour boat company will have the admission portion of the fee removed by the private companies.

Your Parks Canada Discovery Pass is extended 3 months

Discovery Passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. If you have a Parks Canada Discovery Pass valid for June, July, and/or August 2025, Parks Canada will automatically extend the pass for an additional 3 months. For example, a pass that has an original expiry date of July 2025 will now expire in October 2025.
No action is required to get the extension.

Discovery Pass expiry date calculator

Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery Pass:

Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025

Your annual Fathom Five National Marine Park pass is extended 3 months

Annual passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. If you have a Fathom Five National Marine Park annual pass valid for June, July, and/or August 2025, Parks Canada will automatically extend the pass for an additional 3 months. For example, a pass that has an original expiry date of July 2025 will now expire in October 2025. No action is required to get the extension.

If you have questions about your 2025 annual single-location pass, contact Fathom Five National Marine Park.

Pass expiration calculator

Select the expiry date listed on your annual pass:

Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025

25% off camping and overnight stays at Fathom Five National Marine Park

From June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive, a discount of 25% will apply to all fees for camping and roofed accommodations operated by Parks Canada in Fathom Five National Marine Park.

The 25% discount is part of the Canada Strong Pass, and may not be combined with other promotions. If more than 1 discount applies to your reservation, you will receive the greater of the 2.

What is included in the 25% discount at Fathom Five National Marine Park

Backcountry overnight stays

Learn more about types of camping and overnight accommodations at Fathom Five National Marine Park.

What's not included in the 25% discount at Fathom Five National Marine Park

From June 20 to September 2, regular fees still apply for:

mooring
services provided by third parties
parking
diver registration

Reservation system administrative fees still apply.

Where the 25% off applies

The discount is offered on camping and accommodations operated by Parks Canada.

Where the 25% off doesn't apply

The 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodation does not apply at:

provincial or territorial parks
Sépaq parks in Québec
municipal and private parks
parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
camping and accommodations operated by third parties

Details for 25% off camping and overnight stays at Fathom Five National Marine Park

How to get the 25% discount

The reduced camping rate is open to all visitors.

All campsites on Flowerpot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park require advanced reservations. Many of those are already booked for summer 2025.

If you don't already have a reservation, confirm reservation requirements and availability before you travel.

New reservations

The discount will be automatically applied when you make a new reservation with Parks Canada online or over the phone, for nights between June 20 and September 2, 2025 inclusive.

How to reserve

Existing reservations booked directly with Parks Canada

If you have already booked a campsite or accommodation including dates between June 20 and September 2 inclusive, you'll receive a follow-up email from Parks Canada as your reservation date approaches. It will explain how to receive your refund. We appreciate your patience as we work to process refunds.

When the discount applies

June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.

Contact Fathom Five National Marine Park

If you have a question not answered above, contact Fathom Five National Marine Park.

Plan ahead for your trip

Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations.

Some locations will be very busy this summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.

Details for Bruce Peninsula National Park

Learn more about a visit to Bruce Peninsula National Park nearby.

Alternate destinations

If you cannot secure a parking or camping reservation, please consider alternative destinations in the area with Explore the Bruce.

Date modified :: 2025-06-20

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