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Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Office of the Premier
May 13, 2025
FUNDY-ST. MARTINS (GNB) – It will now cost less for New Brunswick residents to visit some of the provincial parks.
The government has established a 25 per cent resident discount on the cost of daily and seasonal entry passes for provincial parks managed by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. The goal is to make parks more accessible while encouraging people to get active and spend more time outside.
“Our parks provide New Brunswickers and visitors with inclusive, protected spaces that inspire education, wellness and the enjoyment of natural and cultural destinations,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault. “This discount on provincial park passes is an investment in New Brunswickers, not only as an incentive to stay active, but also as an opportunity to discover the beauties of our province.”
The department is responsible for the management of 13 provincial parks. The discount applies to the following seven, as the other six have no entrance fee:
This initiative is in addition to existing discounts and programs that reduce the cost of visiting provincial parks. For example, Canadian military personnel and all first responders (police, firefighters and paramedics) already have free access by presenting valid identification. Also, all parks provide free access on New Brunswick Day, the first Monday in August.
Provincial parks managed by the department welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
“As more New Brunswickers choose to stay home for their vacations, we’re making it more affordable for people to enjoy the beauty right here in our backyards,” said Premier Susan Holt.
Provincial parks provide a venue for recreation, connecting with nature, outdoor education and events. The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture has developed several programs that reach students – those in kindergarten through Grade 12 and those in post-secondary studies – in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and several not-for-profit partners, such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Nature NB and Ducks Unlimited.
New Brunswickers interested in learning more about camping can also benefit from the Learn to Camp program, free of charge.
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Jean Bertin, communications, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, [email protected].