Fees

Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

Entry and service fees are charged at most national parks and national historic sites, where revenues are kept to support visitor services and facilities. This means that every time you visit a park or site you are investing in its future — and in a legacy for future generations.

The following definitions apply to entry and service fee categories unless otherwise specified

Adult - Person 18 to 64 years of age
Senior - Person 65 years of age or over
Youth - Person 6 to 17 years of age
Family/Group - Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park

Free admission for youth 17 and under


Fees

ADMISSION

Access to the Marine Park (Body of Water)

*There are no access fee to navigate the marine park by boat.free
Fees may apply for the use of launch ramps and the marinas.

Daily - Interpretation Centre (Pointe-Noire)

*Adult$ 6.25
*Senior$ 5.25
*Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 12.75
*"Commercial Group, per person$ 5.25
You can upgrade your entry fee towards the purchase of a same day visit to Cap-de-Bon-Désir and the Marine Discovery Centre.

Daily - Interpretation Centre (Cap-de-Bon-Désir)

*Adult$ 8.50
*Senior$ 7.25
*Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 16.75
*"Commercial Group, per person$ 7.25
Allows entry to Pointe-Noire and the Marine Discovery Centre for same day visits.

Daily - Marine Discovery Centre

*Adult$ 8.50
*Senior$ 7.25
*Youthfree
*Family/Group$ 16.75
*"Commercial Group, per person$ 7.25
Allows entry to Pointe-Noire and Cap-de-Bon-Désir for same day visits.

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

*Adult$ 72.25
*Senior$ 61.75
*Family/Group$ 145.25

HERITAGE PRESENTATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS

School Programs

*"Basic Program, per student$ 7.00

Commercial Groups

"Commercial group program, per person$ 7.00

Enhanced Program

"St. Lawrence live!, per person$ 9.25

No admission fees are required to access the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Fees may apply for boat launching ramps and marinas.

Free admission for youth 17 and under

As of January 1, 2018, admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under is free! There’s no better time to create lasting memories with the whole family.

Details

What is free?

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge.

Free admission for youth only applies to places managed by Parks Canada. It does not apply to provincial parks, territorial parks, municipal and private parks, nor to the many historic sites not managed by Parks Canada.

Please refer to the full list of Parks Canada places before you plan your visit to take advantage of free admission for youth.

What is not free?

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as:

  • Camping, backcountry and other accommodations
  • Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
  • Northern Park Backcountry Camping and Excursion Permit
  • Lockage
  • Mooring
  • Reservation fees
  • Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • Some special event fees
  • Firewood
  • Backcountry overnight use

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please verify with the location you will be visiting for more information.

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