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​​Free admission & discounted camping: This Parks Canada offer is too good to pass up

​​Parks Canada has an amazing deal with free admission to more than 80 national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites plus 25 per cent off camping fees and overnight stays through the Parks Canada Discovery Pass or Canada Strong Pass for a limited time.

​​Parks Canada has an amazing deal with free admission to more than 80 national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites plus 25 per cent off camping fees and overnight stays through the Parks Canada Discovery Pass or Canada Strong Pass for a limited time.

The Parks Canada Discovery Pass offer is available until 2 September 2025 and is valid for any national parks and historic sites administered by Parks Canada.

It’s the perfect opportunity to help your clients explore more of Canada’s stunning outdoors during the summer season with free entry to more than 80 locations across the country, including lockage at canals in historic waterways.

Two women walking at edge of lake in Banff National Park – Parks Canada. Image: William Patino
Explore Banff National Park in summer. Image: William Patino

No entry pass or ticket is required for entry during the free admission period. If you have a Parks Canada Discovery Pass, you’ll receive an automatic three-month extension.

Where can you go? Destination Canada picks for Aussies include Banff National Park in Alberta plus British Columbia’s Yoho and Kootenay national parks.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, get your clients to check out UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gros Morne National Park, or a guided Parks Canada walking tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.

Surveying the scene at Gros Morne National Park. Image: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
Surveying the scene at Gros Morne National Park. Image: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism

There’s also the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area in Ontario and Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park in Québec for whale-watching.

In addition, the current promotion includes 25 per cent off fees for camping and roofed accommodation operated by Parks Canada for Canada Strong Pass holders.

Kayaking at Emerald Lake, in BC's Yoho National Park – Parks Canada. Image: Dave Heath
Kayaking at Emerald Lake, in BC’s Yoho National Park. Image: Dave Heath

It includes options such as tent and RV camping, cabins, oTENTiks, yurts, tipis and historic stays.

For more info, head to parks.canada.ca