Here's what you need to know about the Canada Strong Pass in Ottawa and eastern Ontario
Children aged 17 and under will be able to visit several national museums in Ottawa for free this summer under the new Canada Strong Pass.
The federal government announced the new Canada Strong Pass on Monday, giving families a chance to discover museums, national parks and camping spots this summer.
Between June 20 and Sept. 2, children aged 17 and under will be able to visit national museums for free, while a 50 per cent discount will be available for young adults ages 18 to 24.
Admission will also be free for all visitors to national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada, and there will also a 25 per cent discount on camping fees.
Children and young people under 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail with an adult this summer.
The federal government says no registration or physical pass is necessary to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass.
Here is a look at what you need to know about the Canada Strong Pass for attractions in Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
Participating museums
Canada Strong Pass offers free admission for children aged 17 and under, and 50 per cent off admission fees for youth aged 18 to 24.
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada War Museum
National Gallery of Canada
Free admission to Parks Canada facilities
As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the federal government is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 20 to Sept. 2. The venues include:
Laurier House National Historic Site on Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa
Fort Wellington National Historic Site in Prescott
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston
Thousand Islands National Park
VIA Rail
As part of the Canada Strong Pass, children aged 17 and under can travel for free on VIA Rail when accompanied by an adult. There will be a 25 per cent discount for young adults aged 18 to 24.
For more information on the Canada Strong Pass, click here.
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