Free admission
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.
Free admission at Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
The Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.
What's included in free admission at Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
From June 19 to September 7, no fees apply for:
- admission for all visitors to all national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada
What's not included in free admission at Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
From June 19 to September 7, fees still apply for:
- reservations
- guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
- services provided by third parties
- permits (e.g. research, drone use)
Where Parks Canada free admission doesn't apply
Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:
- provincial or territorial parks
- Sépaq parks in Québec
- municipal and private parks
- parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
- locations operated by third parties
Free admission details for Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
When admission is free
Admission is free, during regular operating hours, from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.
How to get free admission
No entry pass or ticket is required to visit locations that are open during the free admission period. Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors at visitor centres.
Parks Canada annual/seasonal passes
Discovery Passes and annual single-location passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Annual passes valid during free admission periods are automatically extended. For any questions regarding your annual pass or its extension, please contact the site you plan to visit directly.
No action is required to get these extensions.
Discovery Pass expiry date calculator
Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery Pass:
Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025
Tourism operators
Learn how free admission and discounted camping applies to products already purchased for your clients.
- Travel trade operators should contact Parks Canada's tourism industry relations team at tourisme.tourism@pc.gc.ca
- Other tourism operators should contact the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site team
Visitors who purchased travel packages
If you purchased a travel package from a tourism operator that includes Parks Canada admission or overnight stays, with dates during the Canada Strong Pass periods, please contact the tourism operator with any questions.
Contact at the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
If you have a question not answered above, contact Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
Plan ahead for your trip
Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations. Some locations are very busy, especially in the summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.
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