The Canadian federal government unveiled the 'Canada Strong Pass,' a new initiative launching Friday to boost domestic tourism. The pass offers free admission to national historic sites, parks, and marine conservation areas, and discounts on rail travel and museum entry for young people. This aims to encourage Canadians to explore their own country, especially as fewer are traveling to the U.S.
Federal government unveils Canada Strong Pass to promote domestic tourism and travel
CanadaMuseumsTravelLeisure travelVacations
AI Summary
TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian federal government unveiled the 'Canada Strong Pass,' a new initiative launching Friday to boost domestic tourism. The pass offers free admission to national historic sites, parks, and marine conservation areas, and discounts on rail travel and museum entry for young people. This aims to encourage Canadians to explore their own country, especially as fewer are traveling to the U.S.
Trending- 1 May (2025): Statistics Canada released data showing reduced Canadian travel to the U.S.
- 2 March (2025): At least eight provinces and territories reported increased interest from Canadian tourists.
- 3 Monday (June 16, 2025): Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault announced the Canada Strong Pass. Article published.
- 4 Friday (June 20, 2025): Canada Strong Pass launches.
- Increased domestic tourism in Canada
- Potential economic benefits for Canadian tourism sector
- Reduced travel to the U.S. by Canadians
What: The federal government unveiled the 'Canada Strong Pass,' a new initiative to promote domestic tourism and travel within Canada. The pass offers free admission to national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada, a 25% discount on camping fees, free admission for children (17 and under) to national museums and the Plains of Abraham Museum (50% discount for 18-24 year olds), free Via Rail travel for children (17 and under) accompanied by an adult (25% discount for 18-24 year olds), and free/discounted admission to select provincial/territorial museums and galleries.
When: Announced Monday morning (June 16, 2025). Pass launches Friday (June 20, 2025). Statistics Canada data released in May (2025).
Where: Ottawa (Canadian Museum of Nature). Canada (national historic sites, parks, marine conservation areas, Via Rail routes, provincial/territorial museums).
Why: To promote domestic tourism and encourage Canadians to discover their own country, especially as fewer Canadians are traveling to the United States due to reasons like increased border scrutiny, risk of detention, or boycotting due to President Donald Trump's trade war threats and talk of annexing Canada.
How: The federal government, through Canadian Culture and Identity Minister Steven Guilbeault, announced the pass. The pass does not require registration or a physical card; benefits are available upon arrival or when booking.