Here's what you can do in Ottawa with the Canada Strong Pass
Under the new Canada Strong Pass, Ottawa might see an uptick in tourists.
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On Monday morning, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Canadians will have a 'unique opportunity' to explore 'the very best our country has to offer.'
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'I'm very happy to see how these initiatives will create momentum across the country,' Guilbeault said at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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From June 20 to Sept. 2, 2025, Canada's historic sites and national parks will be free to visit and Via Rail tickets will be 25 per cent cheaper for young adults aged 18 to 24. Children 17 and under can travel for free on Via Rail, accompanied by an adult.
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The pass launches on Friday and benefits will be immediately available at parks, museums and on the Via Rail booking site. Here's what you can access and explore in the Ottawa area under the Canada Strong Pass.
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Originally built in 1838, this structure is one of the 'best preserved nineteenth-century fortifications in Canada' and holds historical and strategic significance from the War of 1812. The fort is located in Prescott, right on the St. Lawrence River, a short drive away from Ottawa.
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