Abby Shin

From June 20^th to September 2^nd of this year, we all need to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass. This is not a physical pass, but rather a campaign of free and discounted admissions to certain activities across Canada! Specifically, there are …

1. Free admissions to areas operated by Parks Canada: Including all national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites.
   • Note that fees remain for the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs, reservations, mooring, guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission, services provided by third parties, fishing licenses, firewood, parking, and permits (e.g. research, drone use).
2. 25% off for camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada: Including tent and RV camping / frontcountry camping, backcountry overnight stays, equipped camping, cabins, yurts, tipis, historic stays, oTENTiks, MicrOcubes, and Ôasis pods.
   • Note that if more than 1 discount applies to your reservation, you will receive the greater of the 2.
   • Note that the discount is not applied to mooring, programs not usually included with admission, services provided by third parties, firewood, permits, parking.
3. Free and reduced youth admissions to national museums, some provincial and territorial museums/galleries: Free admission for those 17 and under, as well as 50% off for those aged 18 to 24.
   • For a list of all Canada’s national museums and the participating provincial and territorial museums/galleries see here.
4. Free and reduced youth travel with VIA Rail Canada: Free Economy class travel for those under 17 when accompanied by an adult with discount code CANADAFAM. 24% of Economy class travel for those aged 18 to 24 with code CANADA1824.
   • For all conditions see here.  

Canada’s species and ecosystems offer an endless supply of entertainment, education, and new experiences. The best way to get involved in environmentalism is by making time to explore and appreciate the natural spaces around you, and this summer you can save money while doing it!