Reservation policies
All fees listed include all applicable taxes. Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. Reservable Parks Canada Accommodations on the Parks Canada Reservation Service include oTENTiks, Yurts, Cabins and
other roofed accommodations as well as Equipped Campsites. All fees listed include all applicable taxes. Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. All fees listed include all applicable taxes. Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. Reservable backcountry camping on the Parks Canada Reservation Service is available only in certain National
Parks. These policies do not apply to reservations for the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,
the Chilkoot Trail in Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site, or the Long Range Mountains in Gros Morne National
Park. For these activities, please refer to their specific policy on this page. All fees listed include all applicable taxes. Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. For most backcountry offers, upon arrival, you must check-in at the Park Office/campground first to get
current route information and to receive your camping permit; do not go directly to the backcountry. Exception for backcountry camping in Jasper, Riding Mountain, Pacific Rim (Broken Group Islands only),
Glacier, Mount Revelstoke, Gulf Islands and Banff/Kootenay/Yoho National Parks backcountry
only, you do not need to register in person at the park. Your confirmation letter is your permit.
Carry your confirmation letter with you at all times in the backcountry. Please ensure that
you have updated or noted your vehicle information before going to the park. If you have a reservation for Keeha Beach backcountry campsite at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, please
check in at the Pachena Bay WCT Orientation Centre. For backcountry camping at Lake O’Hara campground in Yoho National Park, campers must meet at the bus
staging area at least 20 minutes prior to departure, as described in your reservation confirmation. Lake O’Hara campground in Yoho National Park: Campers must meet at the bus staging area at least 20 minutes prior to departure, as described in your
reservation confirmation. The shuttle bus will not wait, and there will not be seats available on other buses.
It is important to arrive on time. All other backcountry locations: If you will be arriving late – ensure you have enough daylight to get to your campsite. Campers may check in to their backcountry campsite anytime on the day of arrival although the campsite might not be vacated until after 11 am from previous guests. Please click on the "More Information" icon on the homepage of the national park that interests you to learn their kiosk hours, as well as the "After hours registration" policy specific to that park. If you will not be able to arrive at the Park Office/campground by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, but you still wish to retain your reservation, you must contact the campground staff directly to advise them to keep your reservation. If you do not know the telephone number for the campground, call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). If you have not checked-in by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, and you have not notified the campground staff, you will be considered a "No-Show" (see policy #13) and your reservation will be cancelled. If you are deemed a “No-show”, you can claim a refund of all monies paid, less the original, non-refundable
reservation fee and a penalty of your first two-nights of camping (if applicable) by calling the Park directly
within 30 days of your originally scheduled departure date. Thirty days after your originally scheduled departure date all of your fees become non-refundable. *Please note that this does not apply to Backcountry bookings for Jasper, Riding Mountain, Pacific
Rim [Broken Group Islands only], Forillon, Grasslands, Elk Island, Georgian Bay Islands, Glacier, Mount
Revelstoke, Gulf Islands, Banff/Kootenay/Yoho and Yoho [Lake O’Hara Campground]. Day Use activities currently available on Parks Canada's Reservation Service include: All fees listed include all applicable taxes. A change to a reservation is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change a Yoho guided hike
reservation to a Fort Langley workshop or a campsite reservation; you would have to make a separate reservation).
Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. If your party will not be able to the proper meeting location at the specified scheduled start time of your
activity, but you still wish to retain your reservation, you must contact the park staff directly to advise them to
keep your reservation. If you do not know the telephone number for the park or site, call 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783). If you are not at the proper meeting location at the specified start time of your event (within the first 2 hours
of the time slot for parking reservations) departure on the day of your scheduled reservation, you will be
considered a "No-Show" (see policy #9) and your reservation will be cancelled. Closures: If Parks Canada must close the offer and cancel your reservation for any reason,
including your safety, all affected reservations will be cancelled and reservation holders will be refunded all
fees paid, including service fees. We will do our best to provide you with as much notice as possible in these
situations. Visitors who wish to reserve after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation was cancelled due to
the closure, should make a new reservation as normal. Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or
imposed by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies. Guided Hikes: If the group must turn around after the hike has begun (before the hike
destination is reached) for any reason (weather, safety, etc.), a 50% refund of the prepaid hiking fee will be
offered (minus the non-refundable reservation fee which will apply per booking). All fees listed include all applicable taxes. Reservations cannot be resold at anytime, and will be rendered void if resold. Due to the overwhelming popularity of day-use bus reservations to Lake O’Hara, Yoho National Park has
instituted a random draw process for assigning reservations. Frontcountry camping
Hours of operation
Exceptions:
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and 6 pm local park time
(8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.
Fees
You will be required to have a valid entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically enter each day
or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual passes. For your convenience, you can purchase your
National Discovery Pass or a Single Location Annual Pass available online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models available
to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes to reservations
A change to a reservation is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change from staying at a campsite
to staying in Parks Canada accommodations, such as oTENTiks, Yurts, cabins, etc.; in this case you would have to make
a separate reservation).
*The change fee will not be charged to extend the length of stay of a reservation as long as the arrival date and
service type remains the same.
Change example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but your travel plans
have changed and you can only arrive on July 11th. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night penalty, you must
change your reservation before July 7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will only be charged the
non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If you change on
July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will be charged the non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made
online or $13.50 for changes made by phone) plus the fees for the first night of camping.
Changes to permit holders
The reservation holder may change the name and/or contact information of the permit holder (camper) listed for a
reservation anytime before your arrival at the park. There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Cancellation example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but your travel
plans have changed. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night cancellation penalty, you must cancel before July
7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable
reservation fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone) and the
cancellation fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone). If you cancel
on July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable reservation
fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone), a cancellation fee ($11.50 for
cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone), plus the fees for the first
night of camping.
Late arrivals
***If the Park does not have any restrictive "After hours" messaging, you do not need to advise us if you will be
arriving in the evening or overnight on your scheduled day of arrival. Your campsite will be held for you until
11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival. ***
If you will not be able to arrive at the campground by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, but
you still wish to retain your reservation, you must contact the campground staff directly to advise them to keep
your reservation. If you do not know the telephone number for the campground, call 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783).
If you have not checked-in by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, and you have not notified
the campground staff, you will be considered a "No-Show" (see policy #12) and your reservation will be cancelled.
No-shows
If you are deemed a “No-show”, you can claim a refund of all monies paid, less the original,
non-refundable reservation fee and a penalty of your first two-nights of camping (if applicable) by calling the
Park directly within 30 days of your originally scheduled departure date.
Thirty days after your originally scheduled departure date all of your fees become non-refundable.
Closures
Visitors who wish to reserve a campsite after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation was cancelled
due to the closure, should make a new reservation as normal.
Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or imposed
by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies.
Parks Canada accommodations
Hours of operation
Exceptions:
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and 6 pm local park time
(8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.
Fees
You will be required to have a valid entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically enter each day
or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual passes. For your convenience, you can purchase your
National Discovery Pass or a Single Location Annual Pass online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models available
to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes to Reservations
A change to a reservation is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change from staying at a campsite
to staying in Parks Canada Accommodations, such as oTENTiks, Yurts, cabins, etc.; you would have to make a separate
reservation).
*The change fee will not be charged to extend the length of stay of a reservation as long as the arrival date and
accommodation type remains the same.
Change example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but your travel plans
have changed and you can only arrive on July 11th. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night penalty, you must
change your reservation before July 7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will only be charged a
non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If you change on
July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will be charged a non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online
or $13.50 for changes made by phone), plus the fees for the first night of accommodations.
Changes to Permit Holders
The reservation holder may change the name and/or contact information of the permit holder (camper) listed for a
reservation anytime before your arrival at the park. There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Cancellation example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but your travel
plans have changed. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night cancellation penalty, you must cancel before July
7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable
reservation fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone) and the
cancellation fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone). If you cancel
on July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable reservation
fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone), a cancellation fee ($11.50 for
cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone), plus the fees for the first
night of accommodations.
Late Arrivals
***Some parks will not allow accommodation check-ins after the campground kiosk is closed so if you will be a late
arrival please check in advance with the park.***
If you will not be able to arrive at the accommodation by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival,
but you still wish to retain your reservation, you must contact the campground staff directly to advise them to
keep your reservation. If you do not know the telephone number for the campground, call 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783).
If you have not checked-in by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, and you have not notified
the campground staff, you will be considered a "No-Show" (see policy #12) and your reservation will be cancelled.
No-Shows
If you are deemed a “No-show”, you can claim a refund of all monies paid, less the original,
non-refundable reservation fee and a penalty of your first two-nights of accommodations (if applicable) by calling
the park/site directly within 30 days of your originally scheduled departure date.
Thirty days after your originally scheduled departure date all of your fees become non-refundable.
Closures
Visitors who wish to reserve an accommodation after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation was
cancelled due to the closure, should make a new reservation as normal.
Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or imposed
by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies.
Backcountry camping
West Coast Trail, Chilkoot Trail and Long Range Mountains
Hours of Operation
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and
6 pm local park time (8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.Fees
You will be required to have a valid national park entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically
enter each day or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual passes. For your convenience, you can
purchase your National Discovery Pass or a Pacific Rim Annual Pass online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models
available to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).
Note: entry fees are not charged at Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.
Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes To Reservations
A change to a reservation is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change from reserving nights on
a backcountry trail to staying at a frontcountry campsite; you would have to make a separate reservation).
Change example for Chilkoot Trail or Long Range Mountains: You have a Long Range Mountains
reservation scheduled on July 30th but your travel plans have changed and you can only arrive on July 31st. You
must change the date of your reservation before July 9th at 11:59 pm, NT. Doing so, you will only be charged a
non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If you delay
your arrival date or reduce the number of people on July 10th or later, only 50% of your backcountry trail route
will be applied to the new booking.
Change example for West Coast Trail: You have a WCT reservation scheduled on July 30th but your
travel plans have changed and you can only arrive on July 31st. You must change the date of your reservation
before July 9th at 11:59 pm, PDT. Doing so, you will only be charged a non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for
changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If you delay your arrival date or reduce the number of
people on July 10th or later, WCT backcountry use fees will not be refunded and you will be charged a change fee
(only the ferry fees are eligible for a refund).
Changes To Permit Holders
The reservation holder may change the name and/or contact information of the permit holder (hiker) listed for a
reservation anytime before your arrival at the park. There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Cancellation example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 30th but your travel
plans have changed and you need to cancel the reservation. In order to receive the maximum refund, you must
cancel your reservation before July 9th at 11:59 pm, PDT. Doing so, you will receive a full refund less the
original non-refundable reservation fee and a cancellation fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50
for cancellations made by phone). If you cancel on July 10th or later a cancellation penalty will apply ($11.50
for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone) and only West Coast Trail ferry fees
will be eligible for a refund.
Late Arrivals
Long Range Mountains: If you are delayed and unable to pick up your permit by 2:30 p.m. the day
before your reserved start date, you should contact the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre at 709-458-2417
(during operating hours).
Chilkoot Trail:
No-Shows
If you are deemed a “No-show”, you will forfeit all fees paid.
Closures
Visitors who wish to reserve a hike after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation was cancelled
due to the closure, should make a new reservation as normal.
Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or imposed
by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies.
Other backcountry camping
Hours of Operation
Exceptions:
Reservations for backcountry camping at Lake O'Hara campground in Yoho National Park are available until 3pm the
day prior to your arrival date.
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and
6 pm local park time (8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.
Fees
You will be required to have a valid entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically enter each
day or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual passes. For your convenience, you can purchase
your National Discovery Pass or a Single Location Annual Pass online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models
available to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes To Reservations
A change to a reservation is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change from staying at a
backcountry campsite to staying in a frontcountry campsite or an accommodation; in this case you would have to make
a separate reservation).
*The change fee will not be charged to extend the length of stay of a backcountry reservation as long as the
arrival date remains the same.
Change example: You have a backcountry reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but your
travel plans have changed and you can only arrive on July 11th. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night
penalty, you must change your reservation before July 7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will only
be charged a non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If
you change on July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will be charged a non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for
changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone), plus the fees for the first night of
backcountry camping.
Changes To Permit Holders
The reservation holder may change the name and/or contact information of the permit holder (camper) listed for a
reservation anytime before your arrival at the park. There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Cancellation example: You have a backcountry reservation scheduled to arrive on July 10th but
your travel plans have changed. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night cancellation penalty, you must cancel
before July 7th at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will receive a full refund less the original
non-refundable reservation fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone)
and a cancellation fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone). If you
cancel on July 8th, July 9th, or July 10th, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable
reservation fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone), a cancellation
fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone), plus the
fees for the first night of backcountry camping.
Arrival at the Park
Late Arrivals
No-Shows
Closures
Visitors who wish to reserve a backcountry campsite after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation
was cancelled due to the closure, should make a new reservation as normal.
Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or imposed
by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies.
Day use activities
Hours of Operation
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and 6 pm local park time (8:30 am to
6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.
Fees
You will be required to have a valid entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically enter each day
or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual/discovery passes. For your convenience, you can
purchase your National Discovery Pass or a Single Location Annual Pass online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models available
to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).
Changes and Cancellations: A transaction fee is charged to change or
cancel a completed reservation. This fee is non-refundable and helps cover the operating cost of
this Reservation Service. The fee for each change or cancellation on-line is $3.50. The fee for each change or
cancellation by phone is $5.50. Other fees may apply for both changes and cancellations (see policy #9 and
#10).
Parks Canada’s full list of fees can be found at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/agence-agency/tarifs-fees
Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes To Reservations
Changes To Permit Holders
Except for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake shuttle bus reservations, the reservation holder may change the name and/or
contact information of the permit holder (visitor) listed for a reservation anytime before your arrival at the park.
There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Late Arrivals
No-Shows
If you are deemed a “No-Show”, you will forfeit the fees paid.
Closures
Group camping
Hours of Operation
The Parks Canada Reservation Service is available online 24-hours a day at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca; or between 8 am and 6 pm local park time
(8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or 519-826-5391.
Fees
You will be required to have a valid entry pass for each day of your visit (whether you physically leave the park
or not). You can choose either daily entry passes or annual passes. For your convenience, you can purchase your
National Discovery Pass or a Single Location Annual Pass available online at: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission. There are several pricing models available
to ensure you get the best value for your visit(s).Methods of Payment
Confirmation (Booking Number)
Changes To Reservations
A change to a reservations is only applicable within the same offer (i.e. you cannot change from staying at a group
campsite to staying in Parks Canada accommodations, such as oTENTiks, Yurts, cabins, etc.; in this case you would have
to make a separate reservation).
*The change fee will not be charged to extend the length of stay of a reservation as long as the arrival date and
service type remains the same.
Change example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 1st but your travel plans have
changed and you can only arrive on July 2nd. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night penalty, you must change
your reservation before June 1st at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will only be charged the
non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made online or $13.50 for changes made by phone). If you make the
change between June 2nd and July 1st, you will be charged the non-refundable change fee ($11.50 for changes made
online or $13.50 for changes made by phone) plus the fees for the first night of camping.
Changes To Permit Holders
The reservation holder may change the name and/or contact information of the permit holder (camper) listed for a
reservation anytime before your arrival at the park. There is no charge associated with this.
Cancellations
Cancellation example: You have a reservation scheduled to arrive on July 1st but your travel
plans have changed. In order to avoid being charged a 1 night cancellation penalty, you must cancel before June
1st at 11:59 pm, local park time. Doing so, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable
reservation fee ($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone) and the
cancellation fee ($11.50 for cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone). If you cancel
between June 2nd and July 1st, you will receive a full refund less the original non-refundable reservation fee
($11.50 for reservations made online or $13.50 for reservations made by phone), the cancellation fee ($11.50 for
cancellations made online or $13.50 for cancellations made by phone), plus the fees for the first
night of camping.
Late Arrivals
***If the Park does not have any restrictive "After hours" messaging, you do not need to advise us if you will be
arriving in the evening or overnight on your scheduled day of arrival. Your campsite will be held for you until
11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival. ***
If you will not be able to arrive at the campground by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, but
you still wish to retain your reservation, you must contact the campground staff directly to advise them to keep
your reservation. If you do not know the telephone number for the campground, call 1-877-RESERVE
(1-877-737-3783).
If you have not checked-in by 11 am the day after your scheduled day of arrival, and you have not notified
the campground staff, you will be considered a "No-Show" (see policy #12) and your reservation will be cancelled.
No-Shows
If you are deemed a “No-show”, you can claim a refund of all monies paid, less the original,
non-refundable reservation fee and a penalty of your first two-nights of camping (if applicable) by calling the
Park directly within 30 days of your originally scheduled departure date.
Thirty days after your originally scheduled departure date all of your fees become non-refundable.
Closures
Visitors who wish to reserve a campsite after a closure is lifted, including those whose reservation was cancelled
due to the closure, should make a new reservation as normal.
Visitors choosing to change or cancel their reservation when no closure has been officially announced or imposed
by Parks Canada are subject to the regular fees as outlined in the Reservation Policies.
Random Draw for Lake O’Hara Day Use Bus
Application Process
Selection Process
Temporary Reservations
After the Random Draw Process
Store products
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Parks Canada Discovery Pass terms of use
By purchasing a Parks Canada Discovery Pass, you are agreeing to the following Terms of use:
Locations
A Discovery Pass provides the holder with unlimited admission to all participating national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites.
Validity period
The Discovery Pass is valid for a full 12 months from the date of purchase, expiring on the last day of the month in which it was purchased.
Example: A Discovery Pass bought on January 15, 2025 will be valid until January 31, 2026.
Exclusions
The Discovery Pass includes all the privileges and services that normally come with a daily admission pass or permit. Services such as Canadian Rockies Hot Springs admission, backcountry overnight use, guided tours or parking that normally carry a separate fee are excluded.
Camping fees are not included.
Family/group passes are not valid for commercial groups.
Display and usage
- The Discovery Pass must be signed by the pass holder and is void if re-sold or transferred.
- The pass holder must be present when using the pass.
- Present your Discovery Pass upon arrival at national historic sites.
Driving
Hang your pass from the rear-view mirror with the date facing forward or place your pass on the driver side dashboard with the date facing up.
Arriving by foot, motorcycle, boat or transit
Present your pass in person upon arrival. You may also be asked to present your pass upon request by a Parks Canada staff member.
Lost passes and refunds
Keep your Discovery Pass in a safe place and retain your receipt as proof of purchase. Parks Canada is not liable for any loss. The Discovery Pass is non-refundable.
Single-location passes
Single-location pass terms of use
By purchasing a Parks Canada Single-location pass, you are agreeing to the following Terms of use.
Locations
A Parks Canada Single-location pass provides the holder with unlimited admission to the single national park indicated on the pass.
Validity period
Annual pass
An annual pass is valid for a full 12 months from the date of purchase, expiring on the last day of the month in which it was purchased.
Example: An annual pass bought on January 15, 2024 will be valid until January 31, 2025.
Seasonal pass
Prince Edward Island National Park’s seasonal pass is valid for the 2025 operating season.
La Mauricie National Park’s seasonal pass is valid until October 26, 2025.
Exclusions
The Single-location pass includes all the privileges and services that normally come with a daily admission pass or permit. Services such as tours or parking that normally carry a separate fee are excluded.
Camping fees are not included.
Family/group passes are not valid for commercial groups.
Display and usage
- The pass must be signed by the pass holder and is void if re-sold or transferred.
- The pass holder must be present when using the pass.
Vehicles
Hang your pass from the rear-view mirror with the date facing forward or place your pass on the driver side dashboard with the date facing up.
For Prince Edward Island National Park's Seasonal Pass, the license plate number (maximum of 2) displayed on the pass must correspond with the pass holder’s vehicle(s).
Arriving by foot, bike, motorcycle, boat, transit
Present your pass in person upon arrival. You may also be asked to present your pass upon request by a Parks Canada staff member.
Lost passes and refunds
Keep your pass in a safe place and retain your receipt as proof of purchase. Parks Canada is not liable for any loss. The single-location pass is non-refundable.
Lockage and mooring permits
Lockage and mooring permits terms of use
The following terms of use apply to lockage and mooring permits. Please read them carefully.
Lockage and mooring locations
Quebec
- Carillon Canal National Historic Site
- Chambly Canal National Historic Site
- Lachine Canal National Historic Site
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal National Historic Site
- Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site
Ontario
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site
- Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park (mooring only)
- Thousand Islands National Park (mooring only)
Locations that do not charge lockage fees for recreational vessels
- St. Peters Canal National Historic Site, Nova Scotia
- Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, Ontario
Validity period
Permits are valid only during their year of issue.
All lockage and mooring permits are non-transferrable, and void if resold. Boaters who change vessels within the same season can apply the value of their existing permit to the new one.
Seasonal mooring permits
Valid for day and overnight mooring throughout the entire navigation season at participating locations listed above. Certain restrictions may apply at national parks.
Seasonal lockage permits
Allow passage through any number of locks on all national historic canals throughout the entire navigation season.
Six-day lockage permits
Allow passage through any number of locks at national historic canals for any six days (consecutive or not) during the navigation season.
One-way transit lockage permit
A boater can travel through the entire Trent-Severn Waterway or Rideau Canal system on a one-way passage.
Mooring
Mooring is on a first-come, first-served basis and space cannot be guaranteed during peak periods. No reservations accepted. Maximum mooring times vary by location.
Fees
All vessels, regardless of length and including those being towed, must have a lockage and/or mooring permit.
Minimum fee
The price of the permit is based on the boat’s length in feet. The minimum fee applies to crafts measuring 12 feet (3.6 metres) or less.
Oversize or commercial vessels
It is not possible to order a permit online for a vessel over 84 feet (25.6 metres) in length. To order a seasonal lockage permit or seasonal mooring permit for such a vessel or a commercial ship, please contact Parks Canada’s National Information Service at 1-888-773-8888 or information@pc.gc.ca.
Towing vessels
If the second vessel is using space in the lock or mooring areas, it will require a separate permit. The exception to this is if the second boat is onboard your main vessel during lockage or while mooring.
Exclusions
Other charges, such as boat launching, vehicle parking, camping and entry fees are not included.
Paddleboards are not permitted through the locks.
Display and usage
Boating and canal permit decals must be affixed to the vessel, and be viewable by lock staff. All other permits must be available for verification or validation by lock staff.
- Sailboats: Bottom of the mast, facing the bow
- Powerboats: Bottom of the windshield, in the middle, facing the bow
- Dinghies: Inside the transom, facing the bow
- Canoes/kayaks: On the bow deck, facing up
False registration information may result in permit cancellation. Parks Canada reserves the right to cancel any permit with or without warning in the case of a serious breach of regulations.
Lost permits and refunds
Please keep your permit in a safe place, and retain your receipt as proof of purchase. Parks Canada is not liable for any loss.
All lockage and mooring permits are non-refundable.
For visitors to Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Seasonal mooring permits are not valid unless all information provided is accurate and complete. False registration information may result in permit cancellation.
Seasonal mooring permits cannot be altered in any way.
Seasonal mooring permits may be inspected by staff at any time.
Seasonal mooring permits do not include the use of campsites or fire pits. Use of these facilities requires a valid self-serve permit or reservation. A self-serve permit is not valid unless all fields are completed, appropriate fees are paid and the envelope is deposited. All fees must be paid immediately upon arrival. Check out time is 11 a.m. on the day of your departure.
Valid permits for mooring does not guarantee your dock space. If you choose to depart, your space may be taken by another vessel.
Parks Canada manages water lots adjacent to Beausoleil Island. Park regulations including excessive noise are in effect in these areas
Personal articles are not permitted on the docks. The only exception is the finger sections of the Tobey Dock at Cedar Spring.
Dockage is on a first come basis. Saving dock space is prohibited.
Recreational items and water toys are not permitted to be moored (tied) to any dock at any time. Impeding access to the dock with any item is also prohibited.
Rigid Hull Inflatable vessels (often referred to as tender vessels or dinghies) are not permitted to moor to any dock at any time. Individuals using this type of vessel (even if it is their primary vessel) must beach and obtain a beaching permit.
Parks Canada may cancel any permit if a vessel is determined to be too large or inappropriate for the dock.
Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 p.m.
Be respectful to all visitors; unreasonable behaviour will not be tolerated.
The term ‘rafting’ refers to the activity where one or more vessels tie off (raft) to a vessel that is moored to a dock. Rafting is only permitted at Frying Pan Bay docks. Rafting is prohibited on all other docks.
Boats must be moored parallel to the dock, not stern or bow in.
The dock space identified with the painted yellow line is for park staff and emergency personnel only and must remain clear at all times.
The park prohibits any type of service and or maintenance to vessels while moored to any dock. This includes any activity where there is a potential discharge of a foreign substance into the water body.
Do not tie your vessel to any trees.
Drones are not permitted anywhere within Georgian Bay Islands National Park including within managed Parks Canada water lots.
Dock stay limits at Cedar Spring
There is a five night limit for boats mooring on Tobey Dock at Cedar Spring.
Boats that have moored at these docks must wait 3 nights before returning for another stay.
All boats must register at the Visitor Centre upon arrival. If you arrive after the visitor centre has closed for the day, you must proceed to the Visitor Centre by 10 a.m. the following morning to check in.
Seasonal mooring permits are the property of Parks Canada. Failing to comply with these conditions may result in a fine, eviction, court prosecution and/or your permit being revoked.
The holder of this permit agrees to comply with the rules and regulations of the Canada National Parks Act, applicable provincial legislation, and other conditions enacted by the superintendent of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Several Restricted Activity Orders are in effect including mooring and can be found posted at the Cedar Spring Visitor Centre. It is the permit holders’ responsibility to ensure that all members on board their vessel are aware and comply with park rules.
Questions and more information
If you have any questions regarding your reservation or these Reservation Policies, please contact us:
By email: Contact usBy telephone:
- 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) within North America, Hours: 8 am to 6 pm local park time (8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland)
- 519-826-5391 from outside of Canada/USA
- TTY: 1-866-787-6221 Toll-free teletype within Canada/USA
By mail:
Parks Canada Reservation Service Manager
Parks Canada
30 Victoria (PC-02-E)
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada
J8X 0B3
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