Before planning your visit, it is a good idea to understand pricing and admission to Canada’s various national parks.
The most economical way to visit several national parks is to purchase an annual Discovery Pass.
Cost : CAD$151.25
Validity : 1 year from the month of purchase
Where to purchase : At the entrance to the first national park you visit
Who : The pass covers everyone in the same car as the cardholder (up to 7 people in a vehicle)
* The card is non-transferable and non-refundable. The cardholder must show ID at the entrance to each park.
* The entrance fee to a Parks Canada national park is around CAD$10 per person. An annual pass for 2 (or more) adults will therefore pay for itself in as little as 7 days (even without spending the night in the park).
* Admission to Parks Canada sites is free for youth 17 and under! Now is the time to create lasting memories with the whole family.
* Please note that admission to the national parks will be FREE from June 19th to September 7th 2026. No parks pass will be required during this period.
List of participating Canadian national parks:
Alberta
Banff, Elk Island, Jasper, Waterton Lakes
British Columbia
Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Pacific Rim, Yoho
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Highlands, Kejimkujik
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Kouchibouguac, Fundy
If your itinerary also includes a portion in the United States, U.S. National park entrance fees must be paid on site. The most economical way to visit as many national parks as possible is to purchase the America the Beautiful annual pass.