Passes, permits and fees

Parks Canada seasonal and annual passes, boating permits, types of free admission and fees for daily admission and services.

Regular fees apply as of September 8, 2026

September 7 was the last day of free admission and discounted camping with Parks Canada and the Canada Strong Pass.

Admission passes

Multiple-location pass: Discovery Pass

An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months. Save time at the gate.

Get your Discovery Pass online

Buy your Discovery Pass online

Where to get or use your Discovery Pass in person

Buy a Discovery Pass at any of the locations below. Already have one? Present it for daily admission when you get to any of these places. Some locations have conditions or extra fees.

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

There are many other Parks Canada places offering free admission. Find a Parks Canada location.

Expiry dates of Discovery Passes

If you have a Discovery Pass that was valid during any of the Canada Strong Pass periods in 2025 or 2026, the pass was automatically extended. See expiry date calculator.


Single-location passes

Annual or seasonal admission to one location only. Available at over 50 national parks and historic sites.

Buy your single-location pass online

Places offering single-location passes

The following locations offer single-location passes. Use the list below to determine where to get a pass for each specific location.

Available in person and online
Available only in person

Expiry dates of annual single-location passes

Annual single-location passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

If you have an annual single-location pass that was valid during any of the Canada Strong Pass periods in 2025 or 2026, the pass was automatically extended. See expiry date calculator.


Lockage and mooring permits

For certain canals and historic waterways administered by Parks Canada. Lockage, mooring and other boating permits are available on-site.

Where to get lockage and mooring permits in 2026

  • Seasonal mooring permits are available for purchase on site
  • Lockage permits will not be sold online

Other fees apply for mooring, boat launching, and other activities and services.

Places to use your lockage and mooring permits

Places that do not charge lockage fees

Ontario

Nova Scotia


Free admission types offered by Parks Canada

Other service and experience fees may apply.

Canada Strong Pass ended September 7, 2026

Regular fees apply as of September 8, 2026. As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada offered free admission and discounted camping to places operated by Parks Canada, during three different periods, from:

  • June 19 to September 7, 2026
  • December 12, 2025, to January 15, 2026
  • June 20 to September 2, 2025

Expiry date calculator

If you have a Discovery Pass or annual single-location pass that was valid during any of the Canada Strong Pass periods in 2025 or 2026, the pass was automatically extended.

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

Other types of free admission with Parks Canada

Youth 17 and under

Free admission for youth aged 17 and under.

Newcomers to Canada and new Canadian citizens

Free admission for new Canadian permanent residents and new Canadian citizens to enjoy.

Support persons

Support persons travelling with a visitor who has a disability receive free admission and access to programs.

Veterans, active members and immediate family of the Canadian Armed Forces

Free admission for active members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their immediate families.


Fees for admission and services

Fees are charged at most national parks and historic sites. Revenues support visitor programs, services, facilities and conservation efforts. Thank you for helping maintain and protect the places you love!

Find fees by location

Contact us

Contact us for general questions about passes, permits and fees

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