Reservations & fees

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site

Entry and service fees are charged at most national parks and national historic sites, where revenues are kept to support visitor services and facilities. This means that every time you visit a park or site you are investing in its future — and in a legacy for future generations.

The following definitions apply to entry and service fee categories unless otherwise specified

Adult - Person 18 to 64 years of age
Senior - Person 65 years of age or over
Youth - Person 6 to 17 years of age

Free admission for youth 17 and under

Reservations

Reservations for the 2025 season open on Monday February 17th, 2025.

Travelling to Gwaii Haanas on a self-guided trip? Call our office after February 17, 2025, at 9:00 am PST at 1-877-559-8818 to make your reservation, pay your fee and arrange your orientation. Attendance at the visitor orientation is required before entering Gwaii Haanas.

When making your reservation be prepared with your planned entry and departure dates, the names, and ages of everyone in your group and, if applicable, your boat name, vessel registration number, and country of registration.

Are you travelling with a tour operator?

If you are travelling with a tour operator, you will make your reservation, pay your fee, and receive your orientation directly through your operator.


Fees

EXCURSION/CAMPING

Daily

Adult$ 26.00
Senior$ 22.00
Youthfree
The fees are applicable from May 1 until September 30.

Seasonal

Adult$ 154.75
Senior$ 129.00
Youthfree
The fees are applicable from May 1 until September 30.

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Application

Production Crew Size, 1 to 6 persons, per project$ 160.00
Production Crew Size, 7 to 12 persons, per project$ 399.25

Location

Production Crew Size, 1 to 6 persons, per day$ 532.25
Production Crew Size, 7 to 12 persons, per day$ 1,064.75

Free admission for youth 17 and under

As of January 1, 2018, admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under is free! There’s no better time to create lasting memories with the whole family.

Details

What is free?

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge.

Free admission for youth only applies to places managed by Parks Canada. It does not apply to provincial parks, territorial parks, municipal and private parks, nor to the many historic sites not managed by Parks Canada.

Please refer to the full list of Parks Canada places before you plan your visit to take advantage of free admission for youth.

What is not free?

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as:

  • Camping, backcountry and other accommodations
  • Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
  • Northern Park Backcountry Camping and Excursion Permit
  • Lockage
  • Mooring
  • Reservation fees
  • Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • Some special event fees
  • Firewood
  • Backcountry overnight use

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please verify with the location you will be visiting for more information.

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