Free Admission to National Parks for CAF Members, Veterans and Families

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December 19, 2023 - Defence Stories

Parks Canada will provide free daily admission to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, Canadian Veterans, and their immediate families beginning January 1, 2024, upon presentation of their CF One Platinum card. The card is administered through Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS).

CF One Platinum cards are exclusively issued to currently serving members and Veterans of the CAF and their immediate families. Veterans can also present their Veteran’s Service Card which is available to any former member of the CAF who completed basic training and has been honourably released. Family members can gain admission by presenting their card without the CAF member or Veteran being present – which matters when our military personnel are so often in training or deployed.

Spending time in nature is proven to be beneficial to one’s health. Parks Canada-administered national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas provide excellent opportunities for Canadians to get outside, relieve stress, and connect with loved ones. Parks Canada protects a vast network of cultural and natural heritage places that includes 171 national historic sites, 47 national parks, five national marine conservation areas and one national urban park.

To make the most of their Parks Canada experience, visitors are encouraged to plan their trip in advance, by visiting the Parks Canada website and signing up for the e-newsletter, to be among the first to find out about new and noteworthy events and activities, special offers, trip planning ideas and much more – all delivered directly to their inboxes.

Visitors can also download the Parks Canada app, listen to Parks Canada’s new podcast ReCollections, and follow Parks Canada on social media for destination inspiration and to help plan their perfect visit.

CAF members, Veterans, and immediate family members who would like to obtain their CF One Platinum card can do so at Become a CF One Member | CFMWS.