Parks Canada celebrates on July 1st with free lockage on the Rideau Canal system as well as free admission at all national parks, national marine conservation areas and Parks Canada-administered national historic sites.

As announced in Budget 2016, admission and lockage will be also be free all year in 2017 in celebration of Canada 150.

Visit www.pc.gc.ca to find out about the special events that Parks Canada is planning across the country on Canada Day.