Here’s what you need to know about the Canada Strong Pass in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

Ottawa is home to a multitude of national museums and galleries, and they’ll be free for kids 17 and under this summer. CTV’s Austin Lee reports.

Children aged 17 and under will be able to visit several national museums in Ottawa for free this summer under the new Canada Strong Pass.

The federal government announced the new Canada Strong Pass on Monday, giving families a chance to discover museums, national parks and camping spots this summer.

Between June 20 and Sept. 2, children aged 17 and under will be able to visit national museums for free, while a 50 per cent discount will be available for young adults ages 18 to 24.

• ‘Canada Strong Pass’ details to be announced on Monday morning

Admission will also be free for all visitors to national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas administered by Parks Canada, and there will also a 25 per cent discount on camping fees.

Children and young people under 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail with an adult this summer.

The federal government says no registration or physical pass is necessary to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass.

Here is a look at what you need to know about the Canada Strong Pass for attractions in Ottawa and eastern Ontario.

Participating museums

Canada Strong Pass offers free admission for children aged 17 and under, and 50 per cent off admission fees for youth aged 18 to 24.

• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada War Museum
• National Gallery of Canada

Free admission to Parks Canada facilities

As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the federal government is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 20 to Sept. 2. The venues include:

• Laurier House National Historic Site on Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa
• Fort Wellington National Historic Site in Prescott
• Rideau Canal National Historic Site
• Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston
• Thousand Islands National Park

VIA Rail

As part of the Canada Strong Pass, children aged 17 and under can travel for free on VIA Rail when accompanied by an adult. There will be a 25 per cent discount for young adults aged 18 to 24.

For more information on the Canada Strong Pass, click here.