Free admission
Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back for the holidays and summer 2026! Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from:
- December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
- June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.
Learn what this means for your visit to Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.
Free admission
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.
Free admission at Battle of the Restigouche 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 Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass period, no fees apply for admission for all visitors to Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.
What’s not included in free admission at Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:
- guided tours and programs not usually included with admission
- permits (e.g. research, drone use)
Where free admission applies
Free admission only applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours.
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
- 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 Battle of the Restigouche 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 the opening of the site to June 18, 2026 inclusive.
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 site.
Pass sales
Online sales of Discovery Passes are suspended until both Canada Strong Pass periods are over.
For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for entry once you arrive.
Pass extensions
Discovery Passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
No action is required to get this extension.
Pass expiration calculator
Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery 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 Restigouche National Historic Site
Visitors who purchased travel packages
If you purchased a travel package from a tourism operator that includes Parks Canada admission or overnight stays, with dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, please contact the tourism operator with any questions.
Contact Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site
If you have a question not answered above, contact Battle of the Restigouche 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.
Restigouche National Historic Site is busy in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.
Winter things to do at Parks Canada
Snowshoeing, skiing, winter camping, events, hot springs and more.
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