From two of Parks Canada's "Red Chairs," you can take in views of the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park/Jennifer Bain
Parks Canada will provide free daily admission to active Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their immediate families beginning Jan. 1.
"Our people in uniform make enormous sacrifices to protect Canada, and free daily admission to Parks Canada facilities is a great way to thank them for their service,” Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, said in a news release. “In addition, Parks Canada facilities provide our military community with important opportunities to stay healthy — both mentally and physically."
Parks Canada protects 171 national historic sites, 47 national parks, five national marine conservation areas and one national urban park. It already offers free entry to youth aged 17 and under, new Canadians and landed immigrants (for one year through the Canoo app) as well as site-specific daily admission for Indigenous Peoples and expropriated families.
For the Canadian Armed Forces admission, people must present their CF One Platinum card, which is administered through Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). Cards are exclusively issued 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 CAF who completed basic training and has been honorably released.
The CF One Program offers exclusive discounts, savings, rewards, and access to personalized financial, fitness and wellness programs exclusive to the military community.
