Parks Candada Discovery Pass

[SkooterG]

Is it worth it to get that Canadian Parks Pass for $60 or so? How much do they charge for single entry?

 

[sapest]

Jasper is C$9.80 daily this yr. Pass is C$68 ish.

How many national parks will you enter in one yr?

The pass wont save you any $ when entering a provincial park that has fees.

-Steve

 

[FastJoyRide]

If you are camping etc. it's probably worthwhile otherwise pay as you play. For the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper it is a must-pay. On the other hand if you are simply driving Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Calgary (through several national parks) you don't need to buy a pass - unless you want to stop - which is highly recommended!

On the third hand an annual pass will be good fro 12 months from the month you buy it, so you can come back!

 

[RossKean]

Good information on passes here:

https://banffandbeyond.com/understanding-the-parks-canada-entry-fees/

 

[hppants]

Great link, Ross - thanks for sharing that.

Basically, at $9.80 per day, you've got to stay more than 7 days in the parks to recover your investment. Camping is extra no matter what. Since I'll only be in Canada at most 6 days, I'll just pay as I go.

 

[bigjohnsd]

The Park Pass was free last year!

 

[SkooterG]

The Park Pass was free last year!

I know. Should have done all this LAST year.