Free daily admission to Parks Canada sites will be provided effective Jan. 1 to active Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans of the CAF and their immediate families, according to a news release from Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan.
Spending time in nature is beneficial to health and exploring cultural sites and stories can provide opportunities to spend quality time alone or with families and friends, the release added. Parks Canada administered national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas provide opportunities to get outside, relieve stress, and connect with loved ones. All of this is available to those eligible by presenting their CF One Platinum card, which is administered through Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS).
CF One Platinum cards are issued exclusively 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 Canadian Armed Forces who completed basic training and has been honourably released.
Visitors are advised to plan in advance by visiting the Parks Canada website and signing up for the e-newsletter to find out about new and noteworthy events and activities, special offers, trip planning ideas and much more. 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 visits.