Free admission and discounted overnight stays

Forillon National Park

The Canada Strong Pass is back for the holidays and summer 2026! Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from:

  • December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.

Learn what this means for your visit to Forillon National Park.

Free admission at Forillon National Park

The Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from:

  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

What’s included in free admission Forillon National Park

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, no fees apply for admission for all visitors to Forillon National Park.

From June 19 to September 7 2026 inclusive, no fees apply for lockage at the 7 canals administered by Parks Canada on historic waterways.

What’s not included in free admission at Forillon National Park

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for: 

  • camping and other accommodations (discounts may apply)
  • reservations
  • mooring
  • guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • services provided by third parties
  • firewood
  • permits (e.g. research, drone use)

Where free admission applies

Free admission only applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours.

Be sure to confirm hours of operation and availability before you travel.

Where Parks Canada free admission doesn’t apply

Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:

  • provincial or territorial parks
  • Sépaq parks in Québec
  • municipal and private parks
  • parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
  • locations operated by third parties

Free admission details for Forillon National Park

When admission is free

Admission is free, during regular operating hours, from:

  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from May 29 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.

How to get free admission

No entry pass or ticket is required to visit during the free admission period. Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors at gates and visitor centres.

Parks Canada annual/seasonal passes

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, you do not need to show your annual or seasonal pass to receive admission to places that accept these passes.

The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:

  • June 19, 2026 to September 7, 2026 inclusive
Pass sales

The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:

  • December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Available to buy online

The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:

  • Discovery Passes (outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods only)
  • Seasonal mooring permits (Spring 2026)

Available to buy in-person

You can buy passes and permits in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods, where available.

For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive

Pass extensions

Discovery Passes and annual single-location passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Annual passes valid during free admission periods are automatically extended.

No action is required to get these extensions.

Pass expiration calculator

Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery Pass or annual single location pass:

Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025


25% off camping and overnight stays at Forillon National Park

A discount of 25% will apply to fees for camping and roofed accommodations operated by Parks Canada at Forillon National Park from:

  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from May 29 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.

The 25% discount is part of the Canada Strong Pass, and may not be combined with other promotions. If more than 1 discount applies, you will receive whichever discount is greater.

What is included in the 25% discount at Forillon National Park

  • Backcountry overnight stays
  • Tent and RV camping / frontcountry camping
  • oTENTiks
  • MicrOcubes
  • Ôasis

Learn more about types of camping and overnight accommodations at Forillon National Park.

What’s not included in the 25% discount at Forillon National Park

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, fees still apply for:

  • mooring
  • programs not usually included with admission
  • services provided by third parties
  • firewood
  • permits

Reservation system administrative fees still apply.

This is not an exhaustive list. Refer to fees at Forillon National Park.

Where the 25% off applies

The discount is offered on camping and accommodations operated by Parks Canada, during operating hours.

Where the 25% off doesn’t apply

The 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodation does not apply at:

  • provincial or territorial parks
  • Sépaq parks in Québec
  • municipal and private parks
  • parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
  • camping and accommodations operated by third parties

Details for 25% off camping and overnight stays at Forillon National Park

How to get the 25% discount

The reduced camping rate is open to all visitors.

Most campgrounds and overnight accommodations at Forillon National Park require advanced reservations. We also offer some first-come first-serve camping options. Confirm reservation requirements and availability before you travel.

Reservations booked directly with Parks Canada

Reservation launch date

Forillon National Park reservations for the 2026 visitor season launch on February 4 at 8 a.m.

Existing reservations and new reservations made before February 4, 2026

For reserved campsites or accommodations including dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, you will pay the full price and later receive a refund. You will receive an email once your refund has been processed. No action is required. We appreciate your patience as we work to process refunds.

Reservations made February 4, 2026 or later

For reserved campsites or accommodations including dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, your reservation will reflect the 25% discount.

First-come first-served camping and overnight accommodations

Everyone registering in person upon arrival for camping or roofed accommodation at Forillon National Park will pay the reduced rates for the nights of:

  • June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from May 29 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.

Plan your camping trip here

Plan your camping trip.


Tourism operators

Learn how free admission and discounted camping applies to products already purchased for your clients.

  • Travel trade operators should contact Parks Canada’s tourism industry relations team at tourisme.tourism@pc.gc.ca
  • Other tourism operators should contact Forillon National Park.

Visitors who purchased travel packages

If you purchased a travel package from a tourism operator that includes Parks Canada admission or overnight stays, with dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, please contact the tourism operator with any questions.


Contact us

If you have a question not answered above, contact Forillon National Park.


Plan ahead for your trip

Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations.

Forillon National Park is very busy, especially in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.

Safety and guidelines

Prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.

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