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 | $ 10.50 |
| * | Senior | $ 9.00 |
| * | Youth | free |
| * | Family/Group | $ 21.00 |
| * | Commercial Group, per person | $ 9.00 |
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
| * | Adult | $ 72.25 |
| * | Senior | $ 61.75 |
| * | Family/Group | $ 145.25 |
CAMPING
One Night
| * | Redstreak - oTENTik | $ 128.00 |
| * | Redstreak - Water, sewer, and electrical | $ 40.75 |
| * | Redstreak - Electrical | $ 34.50 |
| * | Redstreak - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets and showers | $ 29.25 |
| * | McLeod Meadows - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only | $ 23.00 |
| * | Marble Canyon - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only | $ 23.00 |
Group Camping
| * | Crooks Meadows, per person, per night | $ 6.25 |
CAMPING SERVICES
Type
| * | Fire Permit, per day | $ 9.50 |
| * | Dump Station | $ 9.25 |
BACKCOUNTRY USE AND CAMPING
Backcountry Fees
| Per person, per night | $ 12.75 | |
| Reservation, per permit | $ 11.50 | |
| Grazing Permit, per horse, per day | $ 2.50 | |
| Grazing Permit, per horse, per month | $ 31.00 |
FISHING
Per Permit
| * | Daily | $ 19.00 |
| * | Annual | $ 66.25 |
HERITAGE PRESENTATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Guided Programs
| * | Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike - Adult | $ 74.68 |
| * | Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Senior | $ 62.73 |
| * | Stanley Glacier: Kootenay fossils revealed - Burgess Shale Fossil guided hike -Youth | $ 50.78 |
RESERVATION SERVICES
Type
| * | Online Reservation, Modification or Cancellation | $ 11.50 |
| * | Reservation, Modification or Cancellation by phone | $ 13.50 |
OTHER RELATED FEES
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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