The Canada Strong Pass is now available. Here’s what it can get you
Global News
The Canada Strong Pass, now available across Canada, grants free admission and discounts to various attractions, destinations and services.
Canadians across the country are now able to take advantage of free or discounted admissions and services to national parks, galleries, museums, train tickets and more as part of the Canada Strong Pass.
Introduced earlier this year by the Government of Canada, the pass is intended to promote travel and tourism within Canada’s borders by making more options financially accessible to citizens — with a focus mainly on families and young adults.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the pass in April and said in a statement that with U.S. President Donald Trump “threatening our economy and sovereignty, Canadians are uniting to find new ways to discover and celebrate our beautiful country.”
“Whether it’s trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or museum, or hiking Canadian trails, my new government will help the next generation discover all Canada has to offer this summer,” the release said.
Earlier this month, Statistics Canada reported that the month of May saw travel decline between Canada and the United States for the fifth straight month compared to a year prior. This trend came as Trump’s trade and tariff policies sent shockwaves through economies worldwide, including in Canada.
The Canada Strong Pass runs until Sept. 2, 2025, and includes free admission to all destinations operated by Parks Canada.
Some popular examples may include Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Pacific Rim and Yoho National Parks in British Columbia, Bruce Peninsula and Thousand Islands National Parks in Ontario and Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia.
Although access to Parks Canada destinations is now free, most camping and other overnight accommodations in these places still require paying fees, but with a discount of 25 per cent for all visitors.
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