Free admission
Georges Island National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! Parks Canada is offering free admission from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026, inclusive
Regular fees apply from June 6 to June 18, 2026, as well as from September 8 to October 11, 2026.
Learn what this means for your visit to Georges Island National Historic Site.
Free admission at Georges Island National Historic Site
The Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026, inclusive
What’s included in free admission at Georges Island National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, no fees apply for admission for all visitors to Georges Island National Historic Site.
What’s not included in free admission at Georges Island National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:
- guided tours and programs not usually included with admission
- services provided by third parties (for example: transportation to the island)
- permits (for example: film and photography, research, drone use)
Where free admission applies
Free admission only applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours.
In the winter, availability of services is different than in summer. Be sure to confirm hours of operation and availability before you travel.
Where Parks Canada free admission doesn’t apply
Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:
- provincial or territorial parks
- municipal and private parks
- parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
- locations operated by third parties
Free admission details for Georges Island National Historic Site
When admission is free
Admission is free, during regular operating hours, from:
- June 19 to September 7, 2026, inclusive
Regular fees apply from June 6 to June 18, 2026, as well as from September 8 to October 11, 2026.
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 gates. You must still check in at the gate.
Parks Canada annual/seasonal passes
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, you do not need to show your annual or seasonal pass to receive admission to places that accept these passes.
The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:
- June 19, 2026 to September 7, 2026, inclusive
Pass sales
The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:
- December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Available to buy online
The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:
- Discovery Passes (outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods only)
- Seasonal mooring permits (Spring 2026)
Available to buy in-person
You can buy passes and permits in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods, where available.
For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive.
Pass extensions
Discovery Passes and annual single-location passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Annual passes valid during free admission periods are automatically extended.
No action is required to get these extensions.
Pass expiration calculator
Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery Pass or annual single location pass:
Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025
Tourism operators
Learn how free admission applies to products already purchased for your clients.
- Travel trade operators should contact Parks Canada’s tourism industry relations team at tourisme.tourism@pc.gc.ca
- Other tourism operators should contact Georges Island National Historic Site
Visitors who purchased travel packages
If you purchased a travel package from a tourism operator that includes Parks Canada admission, with dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, please contact the tourism operator with any questions.
Contact Georges Island National Historic Site
If you have a question not answered above, contact Georges Island National Historic Site.
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.
Georges Island National Historic Site is very busy, especially in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.
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