Free admission for new Canadian permanent residents and new Canadian citizens

Sign up using the free Canoo mobile app!

Canoo, the mobile app that helps new Canadian permanent residents and new Canadian citizens experience Canada through the arts, culture, and the outdoors.

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Explore spectacular Parks Canada places

Using the Institute for Canadian Citizenship's Canoo mobile app, enjoy free admission to all places administered by Parks Canada across the country for one full year.

• Visit one of Canada's national historic sites, each telling a unique story to piece together the defining moments in the story of Canada.
• Get back to nature and unwind amidst the spectacular scenery in Canada's national parks and marine conservation areas.

Celebrate your arrival in Canada or your citizenship with great Canadian experiences. Check out some of the most awesome places in Canada. We look forward to welcoming you!

Who gets admission with Canoo

Once you activate your membership, you (the Canoo member) and up to 4 children (under the age of 18) will get free admission to Parks Canada places for 1 year when you check-in with your Canoo app.

Your Canoo membership does not grant admission for your spouse, children over 18, friends, or other family members. Each of them will need to have their own Canoo account and use it to get access same as you.

This exclusive Parks Canada discount is only available to Year 1 Canoo members.

What is included

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge. Please refer to the full list of Parks Canada places before you plan your visit to take advantage of free admission.

What is not included

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission to our parks and sites with the Canoo mobile app, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as:

• Camping, backcountry and other accommodations
• Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
• Northern Park Backcountry Camping and Excursion Permit
• Lockage
• Mooring
• Reservation fees
• Discovery Pass
• Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
• Some special event fees
• Firewood
• Backcountry overnight use

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please verify with the location you will be visiting for more information.

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