Free Parks Canada Discovery Pass in 2017
byCanada is celebrating its big 150th birthday next year and in honour of this milestone, you can order a FREE 2017 Parks Canada Discover Pass. From coast to coast, to coast, your free pass will include admission to all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada and more!
Free Parks Canada Discovery Pass in 2017
Passes will be available to order online throughout the whole year. And as in the past, Discovery passes will also be available at Parks Canada places starting January 1, 2017, and through Parks Canada partners.
Parks Canada manages a network of 46 national parks, 171 national historic sites, four national marine conservation areas, one national urban park and eight historic canals that make up the rich tapestry of Canada’s cultural and natural heritage. Here are locations in BC where you can use your free Discover Pass in 2017:
National Parks in BC
- Glacier National Park of Canada
British Columbia’s lush interior rainforest and permanent glaciers. - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
An exceptional coastal island landscape in the southern Strait of Georgia. - Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
Haïda culture and coastal rainforest on Haida Gwaii. - Kootenay National Park of Canada
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the famous Radium Hot Springs. - Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada
Rainforest of 1,000-year-old cedars and spectacular mountains. - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
Pacific Coast Mountains make up this marine and forest environment. - Yoho National Park of Canada
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rockies.
National Heritage Sites in BC
- Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site of Canada
Transportation route to Klondike gold fields
Chilkoot, British Columbia - Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada
First permanent lighthouse on Canada’s West Coast, 1859-60
Colwood, British Columbia - Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
Early 19th-century Hudson’s Bay Company post
Langley, British Columbia - Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada
Late 19th-century fort to defend Victoria-Esquimalt fortifications
Colwood, British Columbia - Fort St. James National Historic Site of Canada
Fur trade post founded by Simon Fraser, 1806; Hudson’s Bay Company
Fort St. James, British Columbia - Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
18th-century Gitwangak hilltop fortification surrounding five longhouses, Tawdzep
Gitwangak, British Columbia - Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
Outstanding West Coast fish processing complex, 1894
Richmond, British Columbia - Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site of Canada
Traversed by Palliser expedition, 1857-60; adopted by Canadian Pacific Railway as their new route through the Rockies, 1881
Yoho National Park, British Columbia - Kootenae House National Historic Site of Canada
Site of North West Company post, 1807-12
Invermere, British Columbia - Nan Sdins National Historic Site of Canada
Remains of Haïda longhouses and totem poles
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada , British Columbia - Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway route through Selkirk Mountains
Glacier National Park of Canada , British Columbia - Stanley Park National Historic Site of Canada
Outstanding large urban park, 1890s
Vancouver, British Columbia - Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site of Canada
Early rustic tea house in Yoho National Park, 1923-24
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Quick Info
The Parks Canada campground reservation system launches in January. Visitors are encouraged to reserve early to ensure they have a space and find the perfect spot for their visit.
Free admission includes admission to all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada (day use and front-country use), lockage at the canals administered by Parks Canada on historic waterways, and backcountry day use.
You only need to order one pass for your group or family if you are all travelling together. A 2017 Discovery Pass is valid for everyone arriving in the same vehicle at a national park, or arriving together at a marine conservation area or historic site.
Fees for recreational services and goods such as camping and firewood, enhanced interpretation programs or overnight backcountry use will remain in place as will mooring fees for boats.
As an added bonus, you can get 15% off your next purchase of Parks Canada Official Merchandise the Parks Canada Shop. Every purchase supports national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.
Parks Canada manages a network of 46 national parks, 171 national historic sites, four national marine conservation areas, one national urban park and eight historic canals that make up the rich tapestry of Canada’s cultural and natural heritage. Follow Parks Canada throughout #Canada150 on Facebook.
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Would love a Free Pass!!!
I have not received my free pass yet. What is the delivery time?
Do you need a pass for each person in the household or just one?
Do you need to order a pass for each family member or just one for a family?
I am looking forward to more camping in 2017 as I wasn’t able to do very much camping even just to do some site seeing
We ordered ours about 5 weeks ago and are still waiting but I know several people who are receiving theirs about now. I think with the volume it will just take time ?
Hi Ramona,
It’s one per car. So if your family is traveling together in one vehicle you just need one.
this would be fun!
I would like a pass for the national parks in 2017 please.
How do i apply for a pass
I ordered mine more than a month ago. I realise it takes time for them to arrive. However, when I submitted, it said it would send me a confirmation email. It never did. So I ordered again. Still nothing, and yes, I did check my junk mail. I hope they arrive soon.
I would like to get the Free Parks Discovery Pass 2017. Thank you.
I would like a free pass to the National Parks for 1917
I ordered twice as well and never received an email….I am hoping as well
I tried but don’t think it went threw. I would love to have one also.
I ordered mine on January 6th & didn’t receive my confirmation until January 13th. Hopefully the delivery times aren’t too long… I can’t wait to start using mine!
How do I order my BC parks pass?
Which promotional code should I enter when placing my order?
Hi Lea,
You shouldn’t need a code at all, simply process the order. I was never asked for payment info.
Rebecca
Hi Sheri,
This is for National Parks and Sites, simply follow the links in this post to order.
Rebecca
Awesomeness today I received my FREE 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass! Valid for entry to all national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites administered by Parks Canada valid til December 31st, 2017. So cool! Its one per household address to anyone wondering!
Thank you ordered passes for the whole family how awesome is this… ?❤??
How do I order my free pass 2017 ?