Learn About the First-Ever 2025 Canada Strong Pass Tourism Initiative
Published June 16th, 2025
Photos by Jay Kana
With Canadian tourism experiencing a strong lift in 2025, in part to the unrest happening beneath us, Canada’s Canadian Heritage; Transport Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Parks Canada have come together to provide strong and smart incentives for Canadians to explore and re-explore our country.
This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots, this incentive aims to make it easier for families and friends to choose Canada as they make their summer plans and enjoy the places and experiences that bring us together and make Canada strong.
From June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass will offer expanded access to Canada’s nature and culture across the country, helping local travellers and adventurers discover and celebrate Canada throughout the summer.
What does the Canada Strong Pass include?
Parks Canada: Free admission for all visitors to national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada and a 25% discount on camping fees.
National museums and the Plains of Abraham Museum: Free admission for children aged 17 and under and a 50% discount for young adults aged 18 to 24.
VIA Rail: Free travel for children aged 17 and under when accompanied by an adult and a 25% discount for young adults aged 18 to 24.
Selected participating provincial and territorial museums and galleries: Free admission for children and a 50% discount for young adults aged 18 to 24.
To make it easy to participate, no registration or physical pass is necessary; simply show up and enjoy the benefits offered at participating establishments.
The Pass is open to all visitors, whether you are Canadian or coming from abroad. Consider it our very polite invitation to enjoy, experience and revel in Canada’s cultural and natural richness.
Also, Parks Canada Discovery Passes already purchased and valid for the months of June, July and August 2025 will be extended for an additional three months.
For questions on the Canada Strong Pass, click here.
By making these experiences more accessible, the Pass enables Canadians to connect with what unites us, discover our country’s diversity, take pride in our shared Canadian identity, and immerse ourselves in the stories and landscapes that shape who we are.