Free admission for youth 17 and under
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.
What is free for youth?
Admission
Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada is 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.
Visitors can skip the lines by purchasing their Discovery Pass online. Choose between an adult, senior or group Discovery Pass. Find out which best suits your needs and order now!
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