Free entry to national parks starts for Canada 150
Free entry to national parks starts for Canada 150
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Free entry to national parks like Ontario's Rouge Park starts for Canada 150. (Mark Blinch/Canadian Press)
Parks Canada kickedoff its 2017 visitor season in celebration of Canada 150 today at Rouge National Urban Park.
Catherine McKenna, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, said that the government will not be charging admission fees to all national parks as part of Canada's 150thanniversary of Confederation.
Parks Canada's also launched its newsmartphone app as well.
Theapp provides visitors with detailed informationon the parks, interactive maps and event listings, as well as tips to plan a trip toany one of Canada'snational parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.
"This supports our government's commitment to preserving our national parks, while providing visitors with high-quality and meaningful experiences," saidMcKenna.
Parks Canada Discovery Pass is free for 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of confederation. (Parks Canada) Parks Canada is alsoencouraging visitors toshare their experiences on social media through the app with theirGPS-themedphoto filters.
Canadians can still get their freeParks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass from the Parks Canadawebsiteas well as at Parks Canada entry gates and visitor centres.
Banks such as CIBC and Parks Canada partners such as Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) will also be distributing passes for national parks. .
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