Fees

Kootenay National Park

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
Family/Group - Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park

Free admission for youth 17 and under

Many Parks Canada administered places charge entrance and service fees to visitors. Your fees are reinvested to help maintain and improve the areas you love. Revenues support visitor services and facilities accross Canada. Find a complete list of fees for Kootenay National Park. 


Fees

ADMISSION

Daily

Adult$ 11.00
Senior$ 9.50
Youthfree
Family/Group$ 22.00
Commercial Group, per person$ 9.35

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

Adult$ 75.25
Senior$ 64.50
Family/Group$ 151.25

CAMPING

One Night

Redstreak - oTENTik$ 133.25
Redstreak - Water, sewer, and electrical$ 42.50
Redstreak - Electrical$ 36.00
Redstreak - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets and showers$ 30.50
McLeod Meadows - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only$ 24.00
Marble Canyon - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only$ 24.00

Group Camping

Crooks Meadows, per person, per night$ 6.50

CAMPING SERVICES

Type

Fire Permit, per day$ 11.00

BACKCOUNTRY USE AND CAMPING

Backcountry Fees

Per person (18 years and over), per night$ 13.50
Reservation, per permit$ 11.50
Grazing Permit, per horse, per day$ 2.75
Grazing Permit, per horse, per month$ 32.50
Valid at Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks.

FISHING

Per Permit

Daily$ 13.50
Annual$ 46.25
Valid at Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay national parks.

HERITAGE PRESENTATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Guided Programs

Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike - Adult$ 80.11
Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Senior$ 67.29
Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Youth$ 54.47
Mount. Stephen: Stone bugs galore - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike - Adult$ 91.15
Mount. Stephen: Stone bugs galore - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike - Senior$ 76.57
Mount. Stephen: Stone bugs galore - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike - Youth$ 61.98
Walcott Quarry: Classic expedition - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike – Adult$ 118.08
Walcott Quarry: Classic expedition - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Senior$ 99.19
Walcott Quarry: Classic expedition - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Youth$ 80.29

RESERVATION SERVICES

Type

Online Reservation, Modification or Cancellation$ 11.50
Reservation, Modification or Cancellation by phone$ 13.50

BUSINESS LICENCES (ANNUAL)

Guiding

Licence Category (per park)$ 64.25
Guide ID Card (per guide)$ 8.75

Outfitter

Licence Category (per park)$ 64.25
Outfitter (per park)$ 213.00
Resident Outfitter (per park)$ 42.75

Resident Business Licences

Resident Contractor$ 64.25
Resident Photography$ 64.25
Delivery/ Transportation Service$ 64.25
Resident Consultant$ 64.25
Realty Documentation, Ministerial Consent$ 106.50
Professional Services (e.g. DJ services, sales representative)$ 64.25

Non-Resident Business Licences

Non-Resident Contractor$ 106.50
Delivery/ Transportation Service$ 64.25
Non-Resident Consultant$ 64.25
Professional Services (e.g. DJ services, sales representative)$ 64.25

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Application

Production crew size, 1-6 people$ 160.00
Production crew size, 7-15 people$ 399.25
Production crew size, 16-30 people$ 798.50
Production crew size, 31-99 people$ 2,661.25
Production crew size, 100+ people$ 3,193.75

Location

Production crew size, 1-6 people$ 532.25
Production crew size, 7-15 people$ 1,064.75
Production crew size, 16-30 people$ 1,596.75
Production crew size, 31-99 people$ 2,129.25
Production crew size, 100+ people$ 2,661.25

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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