Fundy National Park is pleased to offer Free Admission Day on June 21
News release
Youth, families, and visitors are invited to enjoy their local Parks Canada's place
June 20, 2018 Alma, New Brunswick Parks Canada Agency
This year, Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission or lockage for one day at Parks Canada’s places across the country. This is a special thank you to the millions of Canadians who celebrated Canada 150 with Parks Canada in 2017 when more Canadians than ever before had amazing experiences at Parks Canada’s places.
Fundy National Park is pleased to offer free admission on June 21th for National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of Indigenous peoples’ culture and heritage. Events and activities at Fundy National Park will offer a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture. For visitors curious about the healing powers of plants, there will be an Indigenous Medicinal Walk from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., visitors are invited to participate in a Dream Catcher Workshop and to learn how these work. Save your seat by registering in advance in person at the Visitor Centre and an attendant will give you the location details.
Free admission day is site-specific and the date is determined by each national park or historic site. It is important to note that admission is free only on free admission day. Fees for recreational services and goods such as camping and firewood, boat launches, transportation, or special tours remain.Parks Canada manages one of the finest and most extensive systems of protected natural and cultural heritage areas in the world. Through its broad network of national parks, marine conservation areas, and national historic sites, Parks Canada connects Canadians with their heritage. For a complete list or dates for each national park or national historic site, please visit Parks Canada’s website.
Quotes
“National parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas represent the very best that Canada has to offer. They tell the stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Fundy National Park is a national treasure, and on Free Admission Day, I invite Canadian families, youth, and visitors to our country to explore it and connect with Canada’s nature and history.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna,
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick facts
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Parks Canada is proudly committed to a system of national heritage places that celebrates the contributions of Indigenous Peoples, their history, and cultures, as well as the special relationship Indigenous Peoples have with the land and waters.
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Located in New Brunswick on Canada’s Atlantic Coast, Fundy National Park encompasses 20 kilometres of dramatic shoreline along the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world’s highest tides. More than 100 kilometres of hiking and biking trails ribbon through 206 square kilometres of Acadian forest, leading to thundering waterfalls, freshwater lakes, and scenic river valleys.
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The Government is celebrating families and the importance of our protected areas with free admission to Parks Canada’s places for youth 17 and under, starting in 2018 and beyond.
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Discovery Passes are available online, at Parks Canada’s entry gates and visitor centres, as well as through partners such as Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC). This pass provides families with unlimited opportunities to visit Parks Canada’s places throughout the year. Please visit the Parks Canada’s website for more information or call us at 506-887-6000. The Discovery Pass is valid one year from the date of purchase.
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The online reservation system for booking a campsite is available since January 2018 for visits during the period of April 2018 through March 2019.
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As reiterated in Budget 2018, the Government of Canada is pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for youth aged 17 and under in 2018 and beyond.
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On Sunday, July 1st, Parks Canada’s places will welcome visitors with free admission to celebrate Canada Day.
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Contacts
Nadine Gauvin
External Relations Manager
New Brunswick South Field Unit
Parks Canada
nadine.gauvin@pc.gc.ca
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