New Brunswickers will now pay less to visit some of the province’s most popular parks.
The provincial government has introduced a 25 per cent discount on daily and seasonal entry passes for seven of its 13 managed parks.
The other six do not charge admission fees.
Officials say the initiative is aimed at making parks more accessible while encouraging outdoor activity.
“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,” Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault said in a government release.
The discount applies to the following parks:
- New River Beach Provincial Park
- Murray Beach Provincial Park
- Parlee Beach Provincial Park
- Mount Carleton Provincial Park
- Fundy Trail Provincial Park
- Le Village Historique Acadien
- Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park
Military personnel and first responders—including police officers, firefighters, and paramedics—already receive free entry by presenting valid identification.
All provincial parks also offer free admission on New Brunswick Day, observed on the first Monday in August.
Provincial parks welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors last year, and officials hope the discount will encourage more people to explore the province’s natural and cultural sites, according to a government release.
The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture also partners with organizations such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Nature NB, and Ducks Unlimited to deliver educational programs for students.
The Learn to Camp program remains available at no cost to help residents gain outdoor experience.
