Canada Strong Pass: Your Ticket to the Ultimate Canadian Summer

Your guide to events + good food in Windsor-Essex county.

If you needed a reason to finally plan that dream trip across Canada — this is it. The Canada Strong Pass is here, and it’s packed with free access and major discounts to help you explore our country’s wild, beautiful, and bucket-list-worthy destinations this summer.

Let’s dive in, shall we? 👇

Jasper National Park

Whether you're solo, travelling with your partner, or packing up the whole family, this is your golden ticket to adventure.

What’s Included?

🏞️ Parks Canada

  • Free entry to all national parks and historic sites

  • 25% off camping and roofed stays (tents, RVs, oTENTiks etc.)

  • Already have a Discovery Pass? You get 3 extra months — free!

🚂 VIA Rail Canada

  • Free travel for youth 17 and under (with an adult)

  • 25% off for ages 18–24

  • Already booked? You can request a refund and rebook with the discount

🖼️ Museums & Galleries

  • Free for youth 17 and under

  • 50% off for ages 18–24 at participating national museums across Canada

🌲 Where Should You Go?

Here are some epic parks to add to your summer hit list:

  • Banff & Jasper (AB): For iconic views, hiking, and glacial lakes

  • Pacific Rim (BC): For beach camping, rainforest trails, and sunsets

  • Point Pelee (ON): For family boardwalks, birding, and beach days

  • Gros Morne (NL): For dramatic fjords and coastal hikes

  • PEI National Park: For red cliffs, soft sand, and East Coast charm

Plus, campgrounds like Lake Louise, Green Point, and Bruce Peninsula offer unforgettable experiences — from sleeping near turquoise waters to stargazing on remote islands.

Point Pelee National Park

🚆 VIA Rail Routes You’ll Want to Book:

  • The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver — cross-country in epic style

  • The Ocean: Montreal to Halifax — the Maritimes at their best

  • The Corridor: Quebec City to Windsor — city-hopping made easy

  • Jasper to Prince Rupert: A hidden gem through BC’s rugged north

  • Winnipeg to Churchill: Polar bears, belugas, and true subarctic wonder

🧭 No Sign-Ups. No Pass. Just Show Up.

That’s the beauty of it — no forms, no cards. Just plan your trip, show up, and enjoy the perks.🍹 Sip & Chill: An Easy‐Breezy Mocktails to Try:

✈️ This Summer Isn’t Going to Explore Itself

The Canada Strong Pass is valid from 20 June to 2 September 2025 — but your trip planning should start now. Campgrounds, train seats, and parks will book up fast!

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