Natural History Wanderings

SF Gate reported

While the U.S. hits international visitors with additional fees to enter national parks this year, our neighbors to the north are trying a different approach: Canada’s national parks will be free to enter during the peak summer travel season.

The Canada Strong Pass, available to Canadians and international visitors, allows anyone to visit any of the country’s 48 national parks free of charge between June 19 and Sept. 7. The program also provides a 25% discount on camping fees, discounts for young adults at national museums and reduced fares on the cross-country VIA Rail.

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