Canada: Free Entry to National Parks & Other Attractions Until September 2

Banff, Canada

The Canadian government wants to encourage its residents to travel more within the country this summer, and tourists can benefit too.

From June 20 to September 2, 2025, entry to all national parks in the country will be free. Normally, the entrance fee is around €7 per person per day. In addition to national parks, the offer also applies to numerous historic sites across the country that are managed by Parks Canada. These are often located right in the middle of cities.

Examples

On the Parks Canada website, you’ll find all the national parks, historic sites, and other attractions managed by the organisation. There’s also a handy map available:

Some sites are always free, while others normally charge between CA$4 (~€2) and CA$13 (~€8) per person. Here are some examples where you can save (from east to west):

Instead of paying per person and site, longer trips are usually worth getting a yearly pass for CA$76 (~€47) per person or CA$152 (~€93) per group. This pass also gives free access to all the locations listed above. If you’ve already purchased an annual pass, its validity will be extended by 3 months — more info here.

Note

Provincial parks and many other publicly owned attractions/parks are not included in the discount.

Other Discounts in Canada

Cover Picture: Banff, Canada | Photo by Ryan Stone on Unsplash

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