The Canadian Minister of Culture and Identity, Steven Guilbeault, announced Monday morning that the Federal Government will launch the solid pass from Canada at the end of this week, a movement to promote national tourism that makes the historical sites and parks of Canada free to visit and the less expensive railway trips for young people.
“The Canadians are proud of their country. Canada is strong and is yours to discover,” Guilbeault said at the Ottawa Canadian Museum.
The pass, which is launched on Friday, does not require record or a physical card. Instead, the benefits will be available upon arrival in Parks, national museums and when reserving trains tickets. Canadians and foreign tourists are eligible.
In a press release, Canadian Heritage said the pass includes free admission for all visitors to national historical sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada and a 25 percent discount on camp rates.
The pass also offers 17 -year -old children and low free admission to national museums and plains of the Abraham Museum. For young adults from 18 to 24 years, they get a 50 percent discount.
Children 17 years old or less can also travel for free in via rail when they are accompanied by an adult. Young adults aged 18 to 24 get a 25 percent discount on tickets.
Finally, children get free admission to select provincial and territorial museums and galleries, while young adults from 18 to 24 years obtain a 50 percent discount.
“Our federal government makes it easier than families choose Canada when they plan their summer vacations and enjoy the places and experiences that unite us and strengthen our country,” Guilbeault said.
More Canadians who explore Canada
The announcement of the federal government occurs as less Canadians travel south to the United States, and part of that travel itching is being redirected to Canada.
In May, Statistics Canada published data that showed return trips by the Canadians who returned from the US.
Many Canadians have been choosing not to visit the United States in recent months for several reasons, such as greater scrutiny and risk of detention at the border, or as a way of boycotting the United States, given the commercial war threats of President Donald Trump and talking about annexing to Canada.
In March, At least eight provinces and territories Shared with CBC News who have seen a greater interest of Canadian tourists in visiting their respective regions.
Guilbeult said that the pass is to “discover and reconnect with the nature, history and culture of this remarkable country that we all share and we are proud to call ours.”
