Explore these Vancouver spots at a discount with Canada Strong Pass this winter

Dec 12 2025, 9:53 pm

The holiday season rolls on in B.C., and those wanting to watch their spending this time of year while discovering some amazing attractions and destinations near Vancouver are in luck this year with the return of the Canada Strong Pass.

The Canada Strong Pass was such a success over the summer that the federal government has announced that it’s extending the program this winter.

From Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan 15, 2026, families can once again enjoy free and discounted access to parks, national galleries, museums, and even rail travel.

 

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Travellers can get discounted rates on camping fees with Parks Canada. Additionally, children aged 17 and under can travel on Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, while young adults aged 18 to 24 receive a 25 per cent discount.

And you don’t need a physical pass or to sign up. All you have to do is show up at participating locations to enjoy free or discounted admission.

The pass is available to all visitors, whether you live in Canada or are visiting from abroad.

To help you make the most of the Canada Strong Pass, here is a list of everywhere in B.C. where you can get in for free or on the cheap this summer.

Using the Canada Strong Pass in Metro Vancouver

  • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
  • Fort Langley National Historic Site
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Fort Langley National Historic Site

Vancouver Island

  • Royal B.C. Museum
  • Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
  • Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site
  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
  • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
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Elena Elisseeva/Shutterstock

Around B.C.

  • Radium Hot Springs
  • Yoho National Park
  • Glacier National Park
  • Kootenay National Park
  • Mount Revelstoke National Park
  • Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site
  • Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site

Have you taken advantage of the Canada Strong Pass around B.C. this summer? Let us know in the comments.

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