Where to get and use your passes

Free admission and discounted overnight stays

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Available to buy online in 2026

The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:

  • Discovery Passes (outside of the Canada Strong Pass period only)
  • seasonal mooring permits (Spring 2026)

Available to buy in-person in 2026

You can buy passes and permits in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass period, where available.

For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive.

If you already hold a Discovery Pass or annual single-location pass valid during any Canada Strong Pass period, the pass will be automatically extended.

Where to get your Discovery Pass

The Discovery Pass is your gateway to history, nature, and adventure. It provides unlimited admission for 12 full months at the more than 80 Parks Canada places listed below.

In person on arrival

Discovery Passes are available upon your arrival at the Parks Canada locations below (outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods only).

Ahead of time online

Be prepared for your trip by purchasing your Discovery Pass online with Parks Canada (outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods only)

Buy your Discovery Pass online

Places to use your Discovery Pass

The following locations will waive daily admission fees when you present your Discovery Pass. Certain conditions or additional fees may apply at certain locations.

National Parks

National Marine Conservation Areas

National Historic Sites

There are many other Parks Canada places offering free admission. Fees may apply in these places.

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.

Only available in person

National Parks

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

National Marine Conservation Areas

Ontario

National Historic Sites

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Boating and canals

Seasonal mooring permits will be available for purchase online (Spring 2026).

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