Canada Strong Pass is Back, Fam! 🇨🇦🏞️ Get Free Park Access!

The Deets

Okay, listen up, my fellow Canadians! The federal government is blessing us with the return of the Canada Strong Pass. This is not a drill! From December 12, 2025, to January 15, 2026, and again in summer 2026, you can roll up to Parks Canada spots – national parks, historic sites, the whole shebang – and get in for FREE. Like, zero dollars. Big W.

And it's not just about the views, fam. They're also throwing in discounts on overnight stays in cabins, oTENTiks, and yurts. Glamping szn is about to be LIT. Remember when they did this before? Parks Canada saw a 15% jump in visits! People were clearly feeling the vibe.

Now, before you go booking a whole trip, a lil reality check. While the pass gets you through the gates and sometimes helps with places to crash, you still gotta pay for reservations, parking, those boujee guided programs, firewood for your campfire TikToks, fishing licenses, and anything run by outside companies. Basically, the essentials aren't free. Still a steal tho!

Alberta peeps, you're in luck! Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Elk Island, and Wood Buffalo are all part of this. Also, if you already have an annual Discovery Pass that’s valid during these times, they're giving you an extra three months. Noice!

Word is, this whole thing cost around $100 million. That’s a lot of loonies! But hey, free parks are free parks. Time to get outside and touch some grass, besties!