Parks Canada kicks-off Canada 150 celebrations at Fundy National Park
News Release
May 23, 2017 Alma, New Brunswick Parks Canada Agency
On May 19th, Fundy National Park began welcoming visitors to enjoy the full range of visitor activities and services for the 2017 season.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government of Canada is very pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada places in 2017. The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass provides unlimited opportunities to enjoy national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas across the country.
Canada’s national parks will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150. This weekend, Fundy National Park kicked off the celebrations with their 10th annual Fundy Geocache event on Saturday, May 20th at the Salt and Fir Centre. The event was hosted in partnership with CacheUp NB and was a great way to explore the park and connect with other geocachers.
To ensure the best possible experience, visitors are encouraged to plan their visit ahead of time through our website.
This includes:
· Make camping reservations for the rest of the season in advance at https://reservation.pc.gc.ca/Home.aspx. Our campgrounds are full for the May long weekend.
· Follow Fundy National Park on Facebook and Twitter to discover what’s happening (@fundynp).
· Whether you are planning to explore Fundy National Park by day or by night, by land or water, plan your route! Check the weather and let a friend or family member know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
· Consider visiting during the spring or fall to avoid the busiest times of the year.
The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass is available from the Parks Canada Website as well as at Parks Canada entry gates and visitor centres. Partners such as Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and CIBC will also be distributing passes for Parks Canada.
Please note that only admission is free for 2017. There are fees for enhanced interpretative programs and recreational services and products such as camping and firewood, fishing permits, and overnight backcountry use.
Quotes
“National parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. As Canada turns 150 this year, the Government of Canada’s gift to you is free admission to all Parks Canada places. The Parks Canada team looks forward to welcoming you in 2017.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick Facts
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Nestled along the Bay of Fundy, home to the highest tides in the world, Fundy National Park offers an exceptional array of experiences to visitors including camping, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking.
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Wolfe Lake day use area and campground will be closed for the 2017 season as we revitalize this area. Chignecto South area (including group camping) will be also be closed for the 2017 season as we develop new trails and visitor services in the area. This work is part of Parks Canada’s unprecedented $3 billion dollar investment over 5 years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across the country.
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Contacts
Emma Lockhart
Partnering Engagement and Communications Officer
New Brunswick South Field Unit
Emma.Lockhart@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca