The federal government’s popular Canada Strong Pass will come into effect June 19. Launched last year, the successful promotion is designed to encourage domestic travel and can be used by both Canadians and international visitors.
Available through Sept. 7, the pass offers free Via Rail trips for people under 18 travelling with their parents, and 25% off fares for travellers between 18 and 24 years old.
It also offers free entry to all Parks Canada sites and a 25% rebate on camping fees, while national museums are offering free entry for children under 18 and 50% off for people aged 18 to 24.
Participating provincial and territorial museums and art galleries will offer the same discounts.
Canadian Heritage says that in 2025 the program led to a 6.5% increase in Via Rail Canada ridership, a 13% increase in visits to Parks Canada sites, an average 15% increase in attendance at national museums and an average 6.3% increase in attendance at provincial and territorial museums and art galleries.
The renewal of the pass for this summer was announced last fall at the same time as the winter pass, which was in effect from Dec. 12 to Jan. 15.
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