Lead photo: A family relaxes at their campsite in Kicking Horse Campground, Yoho National Park, BC. Photo © Parks Canada / Zoya Lynch
As part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada and a 25 per cent discount on camping fees from June 20 to September 2 inclusive!
This also includes free lockage at the seven canals administered by Parks Canada on historic waterways (mooring fees still apply).
Discovery Passes valid in June, July or August 2025 will be automatically extended for 3 months to compensate for the free admission period. Visitors will be encouraged to enjoy Parks Canada places throughout the validity of their pass. No action is required to extend Discovery Passes.
What’s not included in free admission
From June 20 to September 2, fees still apply for:
- camping and other accommodations (learn more about 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada)
- reservations
- Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
- mooring
- guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
- services provided by third parties
- fishing licenses
- firewood
- parking
- permits (e.g. research, drone use)
This is not an exhaustive list. Please check with the location you plan to visit for more details on fees.
If you booked campsites between June 20 and September 2 inclusive, you will receive an email with more information on the process to receive your prorated refund as the reservation date approaches.
To learn more about the program, please visit parks.canada.ca/admission-camping, which will serve as the central source for information and ongoing updates.
Suggested Destinations:
Centennial campground on Pender Island. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, BC. Photo © Parks Canada / Fritz Mueller.
About Parks Canada National Historic Sites
There are 1004 national historic sites in Canada, located in every Canadian province and territory. 171 of these are administered by Parks Canada.
National historic sites can be found in almost any setting, from rural and urban to wilderness; they may be sacred spaces, archaeological sites, battlefields, heritage houses, historic districts, places of scientific discovery, and much more.
These sites allow us to learn more about Canadian history, including the diverse cultural communities who make up Canada, and the history and culture of Indigenous peoples.
Discover Canada’s National Historic Sites here:
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs
For links to all of Canada’s National and Provincial Parks, please click on this URL:
https://www.rvlifemag.com/camping-in-parks-2025/
