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.

Where to get your Discovery Pass

In person on arrival

Parks Canada Discovery Passes are available upon your arrival at the Parks Canada locations below and from a variety of retailers across Canada.

Ahead of time online

Be prepared for your trip by purchasing your Discovery Pass online with Parks Canada.


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 Marine Conservation Areas

National Historic Sites

There are many other Parks Canada places which always offer free admission to discover. Fees may apply in these places.


Places which offer single-location passes

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

Available in person or online

Only available in person

Third party vendor

Parks Canada Discovery Passes are available at the following retail outlets:


Boating and canals: participating locations

Lockage and mooring permits are available at the following locations:

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