Passes, permits and fees
Parks Canada seasonal and annual passes, boating permits, and daily fees. Free entry for youth, new Canadians, and newcomers to Canada.
Access to multiple locations: Discovery Pass
Save time at the gate. An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months.
Single-location passes
Annual or seasonal admission to one location only. Available at over 50 national parks and historic sites.
Lockage and mooring permits
For certain canals and historic waterways administered by Parks Canada. Lockage, mooring and other boating permits are also available on-site.
Free admission for youth 17 and under
Admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under is free. Other service and experience fees may apply.
Free admission for newcomers to Canada and new Canadian citizens
Enjoy free admission for one full year, to all Parks Canada administered places across the country!
Free entry for support persons
Parks Canada offers free admission and access to programs for support persons travelling with a visitor who has a disability.
Free daily admission for active members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their immediate families
Parks Canada offers free daily admission for members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their immediate families to all Parks Canada administered locations.
Daily admission and service fees
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!
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