Here are all the museums and galleries offering free or discounted admission under the Canada Strong Pass
This summer, dozens of museums and galleries across Canada are offering free or discounted admission rates as part of the Canada Strong Pass.
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At the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, visitors can explore Canada’s fascinating history and impressive accomplishments in aviation and space. (ingenium.ca)
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a unique hands-on destination where visitors can explore the world of agriculture and food production through live farm animals, interactive exhibits, and engaging demonstrations in the heart of Ottawa. (ingenium.ca)
The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa offers a fun, hands-on look at how innovation and discovery have shaped Canada’s past, present, and future. From historic locomotives to cutting-edge technology and interactive exhibits that spark curiosity for all ages. (ingenium.ca)
The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau invites visitors to explore the rich and diverse stories that have shaped our country, featuring stunning exhibits on Indigenous cultures, Canadian heritage, and world history. (historymuseum.ca)
The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa allows visitors to explore Canada’s natural history through a wide range of exhibits, showcasing everything from ancient fossils and minerals, to live wildlife displays and Arctic ecosystems. (nature.ca)
The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa showcases the country’s military history through extensive artifacts, powerful war art, and engaging exhibits, giving visitors a meaningful and educational experience about the nation’s role in global conflicts. (warmuseum.ca)
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, alongside Indigenous and international works all housed within a renowned architectural space that celebrates creativity across time and cultures. (gallery.ca)
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax shares the stories of newcomers who helped shape Canada, with interactive exhibits and artifacts highlighting the country’s rich immigration history. (pier21.ca)
The Plains of Abraham Museum in Quebec City offers a fascinating look at the history of the famous Battlefields Park. Through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia displays, the museum brings to life key moments from the battles of 1759 and 1760, as well as stories of the people who shaped the historic site. (plainsofabraham.ca)
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg is dedicated to sharing stories and experiences about the struggle for human rights in Canada and around the world. (Aaron Cohen/ humanrights.ca)
The Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton is the largest museum in Western Canada, offering a deep dive into the province’s natural and human history. (royalalbertamuseum.ca)
The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alta., is Canada’s top destination for dinosaur lovers. It features one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils in the world and offers interactive exhibits and educational programs that make learning about prehistoric life fun for visitors of all ages. (tyrrellmuseum.com)
The Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin showcases Alberta’s history of transportation, aviation, and agriculture with hundreds of vehicles, aircraft, and machinery on display. (reynoldsmuseum.ca)
The Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston, Alta., is the world’s largest museum devoted to horse-drawn vehicles. It features over 330 carriages and wagons, a working restoration shop, and even live horses. (Facebook/Remington Carriage Museum)
The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray provides interactive exhibits and demonstrations that explain Alberta’s oil sands industry and its technology. (Facebook/ Oil Sands Discovery Centre)
Rutherford House in Edmonton is a beautifully preserved historic home that belonged to Alberta’s first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. Built in 1911, the house offers a look into early 20th-century life with period furnishings and guided tours that share the story of the Rutherford family and their role in the province’s history. (Facebook/Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site)
Stephansson House, near Red Deer, Alta., is the restored home of Icelandic-Canadian poet Stephan G. Stephansson. (Facebook/Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site)
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in Crowsnest Pass, Alta., tells the story of the 1903 rockslide that buried much of the town of Frank and remains Canada’s deadliest landslide. (Facebook/Frank Slide Interpretive Centre)
Fort George and Buckingham House are historic fur trade posts in the County of St. Paul, Alta., built in the late 1700s by rival companies. Today, the site features an interpretive centre and trails where visitors can learn about the fur trade’s role in shaping the region and explore the remains of these early trading forts. (Facebook/Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site)
Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park located south of Fairview, Alta., offers a rich glimpse into the region's Indigenous, fur trade, and missionary history. (Facebook/ Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park)
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta is a UNESCO World Heritage site where Indigenous peoples hunted bison by driving them off a cliff for thousands of years. (headsmashedin.ca)
Lougheed House is a historic 1891 mansion in Calgary, known for its Victorian architecture. Today, its museum and cultural centre, host events and offers educational programs community. (lougheedhouse.com)
The Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site near Smoky Lake, Alta., preserves a former Methodist mission and community from the late 1800s. (Facebook/Victoria Settlement Provincial Historic Site)
The Turner Valley Gas Plant in Diamond Valley, Alta., is a historic site marking Western Canada’s first commercial oil and gas operation, established in 1914. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about its key role in the country’s energy history. (travelalberta.com)
The Royal BC Museum in Victoria showcases British Columbia’s natural and human history through extensive exhibits and collections. It features everything from Indigenous culture and wildlife to modern-day stories. (royalbcmuseum.bc.ca)
The Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg is the province’s largest heritage and science centre. It features galleries on Indigenous culture, natural history, and city life, plus a planetarium and hands-on science exhibits. (manitobamuseum.ca)
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, N.B., is known for its impressive collection of British and Canadian art, including works by the Group of Seven and Salvador Dali. (beaverbrookartgallery.org)
Cape Enrage in New Brunswick is known for its dramatic cliffs and powerful tides along the Bay of Fundy. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like zip-lining, rappelling, and fossil hunting, as well as explore its historic lighthouse and take in stunning coastal views. (capeenrage.ca)
The New Brunswick Botanical Garden in Edmundston is a beautiful riverside attraction featuring themed gardens, art installations, and thousands of plant species. (tourismnewbrunswick.ca)
Kings Landing in New Brunswick is a living history museum that brings the 19th-century rural experience to life. (kingslanding.nb.ca)
Ministers Island, near St. Andrews, N.B., is best known for the grand former estate of Sir William Van Horne, featuring a large mansion, historic farm buildings, and scenic trails with views of the bay. (ministersisland.net)
Miscou Lighthouse, built in 1856 on the tip of Miscou Island, N.B., is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and still uses its original lens to guide ships. Visitors can tour the lighthouse, climb its tower, and enjoy beautiful coastal views and nearby natural landscapes. (tourismnewbrunswick.ca)
Place Fort La Tour in Saint John, N.B., is a historic site honoring over 5,700 years of Indigenous and colonial history. Established in 1631, the original fort played a key role in early colonial conflicts and trade. (Facebook/Place Fort La Tour)
The Village Historique Acadien in Bertrand, N.B., is a museum that brings Acadian culture from the late 1700s to mid-1900s to life. (villagehistoriqueacadien.com)
The Rooms in St. John’s, N.L., is a cultural centre that combines an art gallery, museum, and archives in one striking building overlooking the city and harbour. (newfoundlandlabrador.com)
The Provincial Seamen’s Museum in Grand Bank, N.L., showcases the area’s maritime and rural history with exhibits on fishing, farming, and life along the coast. (newfoundlandlabrador.com)
The Demasduit Regional Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L., explores the region’s history through exhibits on Indigenous cultures, European settlement, and local industry. (newfoundlandlabrador.com)
The Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River shares the history and cultures of Labrador’s Indigenous peoples through exhibits featuring artifacts, stories, and art that connect past traditions to life today. (newfoundlandlabrador.com)
The Colonial Building in St. John’s is a historic landmark that housed Newfoundland’s government from 1850 to 1959. Restored and open to visitors, it showcases elegant architecture and rich political history. (seethesites.ca)
The Commissariat was constructed between 1818 and 1820 to serve as the residence and offices of the assistant commissary general, the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. It’s one of the city’s oldest buildings and offers visitors a look at 19th-century life and the province’s colonial history. (seethesites.ca)
The Newman Wine Vaults in St. John’s, built in the late 1700s, are historic cellars used for aging port wine, reflecting Newfoundland’s unique role in the global wine trade. (seethesites.ca)
Cupids Cove Plantation in Newfoundland is Canada’s oldest English settlement, founded in 1610. The site features ongoing archaeological digs revealing 17th-century buildings and artifacts, giving visitors a glimpse into early colonial life. (seethesites.ca)
The Heart’s Content Cable Station in Newfoundland was the North American hub for the first transatlantic telegraph cable, cutting communication time from weeks to minutes. (seethesites.ca)
The Trinity Sites in Newfoundland encompass several important historic locations, including the Trinity Visitor Centre, Mercantile Premises, and Hiscock House. These sites highlight the area’s rich European settlement history, from 16th-century fishing heritage to 18th-century military defenses, offering a look into the province’s colonial past and its role in trade and defense. (seethesites.ca)
The Beothuk Interpretation Centre in Boyd’s Cove, N.L., preserves the history and culture of the island’s Indigenous Beothuk people through exhibits, an archaeological trail, and memorial spaces. (seethesites.ca)
The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, built in 1843, is a historic coastal beacon in Newfoundland offering stunning ocean views and insight into maritime history. (seethesites.ca)
Mockbeggar Plantation in Newfoundland is a historic site showcasing early colonial farming life with preserved buildings and exhibits on 18th-century settler culture. (seethesites.ca)
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada’s largest art museum, showcasing over 19,000 works including folk art highlights like the Maud Lewis House and offering rotating exhibitions and educational programs focused on Nova Scotian and Canadian art. (agns.ca)
Located on Cape Breton Island, the Highland Village is a living history museum and folklife centre that preserves and shares the story, language, and vibrant culture of Nova Scotia’s Gaels. (highlandvillage.novascotia.ca)
The Balmoral Grist Mill is a restored 1874 water-powered mill in Balmoral Mills, N.S., where visitors can see traditional wooden machinery grind grain and explore the area’s scenic ravine trail. (novascotia.com)
The Barrington Woolen Mill is a historic 19th century mill in Barrington, N.S., where visitors can see how water-powered machinery once turned raw fleece into yarn and cloth. (novascotia.com)
The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, N.S., is an interpretive museum and historic site that tells the powerful story of Black Loyalists, from their journey to freedom in Africa, enslavement in America, resettlement in Nova Scotia, and onward to Sierra Leone. (novascotia.com)
Clifton Museum Park in Windsor, N.S., is a 34-acre historic site featuring an 1835 heritage home, scenic walking trails, ponds, and orchards, and is also home to the Birthplace of Hockey Museum. (novascotia.com)
The Cossit House Museum in Sydney, N.S., is an 18th-century living history museum where visitors can experience colonial life through period furnishings and traditional craft demonstrations, showcasing the daily life of Reverend Ranna Cossit’s family from the late 1700s. (novascotia.com)
The Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia, housed in a historic fire station in Yarmouth, is a captivating tribute to the province's firefighting history. (novascotia.com)
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, N.S., offers an immersive journey into the region's rich maritime heritage. (novascotia.com)
The Fisherman's Life Museum in Oyster Pond, N.S., provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the Myers’ family in an early 20th-century inshore fishing home. (novascotia.com)
The Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, N.S., showcases some of Canada's oldest dinosaur fossils and the region's rich geological history. (novascotia.com)
The Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia in Lower West Pubnico is a living history site where visitors can explore over 40 restored buildings and experience the traditional Acadian lifestyle, culture, and crafts from the early 1900s. (levillage.novascotia.ca)
The Lawrence House Museum in Maitland, N.S., is a restored Victorian home that showcases the life of William D. Lawrence, a famous 19th-century shipbuilder known for building Canada’s largest wooden-hulled sailing ship in 1874. (novascotia.com)
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax is Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum, offering an in-depth exploration of the region's rich nautical heritage. (novascotia.com)
The McCulloch House Museum in Pictou, N.S., is a historic site dedicated to Dr. Thomas McCulloch, a Scottish Presbyterian minister, educator, and political reformer who arrived in the region in 1803. (novascotia.com)
The Museum of Industry in Stellarton, N.S., is the largest museum in Atlantic Canada, showcasing the province’s industrial history through more than 30,000 artifacts, highlighting key industries like coal mining, shipbuilding, textiles, and steel production. (novascotia.com)
The Museum of Natural History in Halifax offers an engaging exploration of the province's natural and cultural heritage. (novascotia.com)
The North Hills Museum in Granville Ferry, N.S., is an 18th-century house museum that preserves one of Canada’s oldest wood-framed buildings, built around 1764, and features neoclassical architecture along with period collections that reflect life from that era. (novascotia.com)
The Old Meeting House in Barrington, N.S., is a New England–style meeting house built around 1765 by Congregationalist settlers from Cape Cod. It served as both a place of worship and a civic hall, making it Canada's oldest non conformist church and a gathering site for township business and religious services. (novascotia.com)
The Perkins House Museum in Liverpool, N.S., is a restored colonial-era home built in 1766 for Simeon Perkins, a prominent merchant, militia leader, and diarist. (novascotia.com)
The Prescott House Museum, also known as Acacia Grove, is a restored early 19th century Georgian manor in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, where Charles Ramage Prescott, a pioneering horticulturalist and apple industry innovator, lived from 1812 to 1859. (prescotthouse.novascotia.ca)
Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, N.S., invites visitors to explore 60-acres of farmland and experience what daily life was like on a Nova Scotia family farm more than a century ago. (novascotia.com)
Travel back to 18th century Shelburne, N.S., at the Ross Thomson House, where thousands of loyalist refugees rebuilt their lives after the American Revolutionary War. (shelburnemuseums.com)
The Shand House Museum in Windsor, N.S., is a late 19th century Queen Anne Revival home that preserves the original furnishings, belongings, and intricate woodwork of the Shand family, offering a detailed look at upper middle class Victorian life and the modern conveniences of the era. (Facebook/Clifton Museum Park & Shand House Museum)
Sherbrooke Village is Nova Scotia’s largest living history museum, providing an immersive experience of 19th-century rural life. (shelburnemuseums.com)
The Sutherland Steam Mill Museum in Denmark, N.S., is a 1890s steam-powered woodworking mill that showcases the ingenuity of early industrial Nova Scotia.
(Facebook/Balmoral Grist Mill and Sutherland Steam Mill Museums)
Step into the The Dory Shop Museum in Shelburne, N.S., a harbourside dory factory where 50,000 ‘workhorses of the sea’ have been turned out since its doors opened in 1880. (shelburnemuseums.com)
Uniacke Estate Museum Park in Mount Uniacke, N.S., is a 19th-century estate that offers a glimpse into early 1800s life. (Facebook/Uniacke Estate Museum Park)
The Wile Carding Mill Museum in Bridgewater, N.S., is a 19th-century wool carding mill powered by a waterwheel, showcasing how wool was processed quickly and efficiently for local farmers. (novascotia.com)
Fulford Place in Brockville, Ont., is an Edwardian mansion built around 1900 for Senator George Taylor Fulford, showcasing lavish period architecture and beautifully restored interiors filled with original family furnishings collected from around the world. (Glyn Davies/heritagetrust.on.ca)
The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in Dresden, Ont., is an open-air museum that honours the life and legacy of Josiah Henson, a former enslaved man who became a prominent abolitionist and minister. (Ontario Southwest/Chatham-Kent Tourism)
The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto is one of North America's largest and most distinguished art museums, founded in 1900. It houses more than 120,000 artworks featuring Canadian, Indigenous, European, and contemporary pieces. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ont., is a large living-history museum that brings 19th-century rural life to life. It features over 40 authentic historic buildings like mills, farms, and shops. (Facebook/Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, Ontario)
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, located in Kleinburg, Ont., is a museum dedicated to showcasing Canadian art, especially works by the Group of Seven, Tom Thomson, and Indigenous artists. (Facebook/McMichael Canadian Art Collection)
Fort Henry in Kingston, Ont., is a historic 19th-century British military fort built to protect the important naval dockyard and control access to the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. Today, it operates as a museum where visitors can explore the fortifications, enjoy guided tours, and watch reenactments that bring military history to life. (Facebook/ Fort Henry)
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, spanning Burlington and Hamilton, is Canada’s largest botanical garden, featuring diverse themed gardens and extensive nature trails across more than 2,400 acres. (rbg.ca)
Step into the past at Old Fort Erie, near Niagara Falls, with guided tours led by costumed soldiers who share the story of Niagara Falls and the War of 1812. (niagaraparks.com)
The Laura Secord Homestead in Queenston, Ont., the preserved early 19th century home of one of Canada’s most celebrated War of 1812 figures. Today, the site operates as a museum offering guided tours through carefully restored rooms and period artefacts that bring her story to life. (niagaraparks.com)
The Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum in Queenston, Ont., sits inside the childhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto’s first mayor and a key figure in the push for political reform in Upper Canada. (niagaraparks.com)
The McFarland House in Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the oldest homes in the area, built around 1800 by Scottish settler John McFarland. The brick house survived the War of 1812 and was used as a hospital for soldiers from both sides. (niagaraparks.com)
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, near Midland, Ont., is a living history museum showcasing the first European settlement in Ontario, established in 1639 by French Jesuit missionaries as a key mission site for the Huron-Wendat people. (experience.simcoe.ca)
Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene, Ont., is a large living history site that recreates a British naval and military base from the early 1800s. Visitors can explore restored buildings like sailors’ barracks and officers’ quarters, as well as two replica tall ships. (Facebook/Discovery Harbour)
Fort William Historical Park, in Thunder Bay, Ont., recreates a bustling fur trade post from the early 1800s. The park features over 40 carefully rebuilt buildings, like trading posts, workshops, and Indigenous villages. (fwhp.ca)
The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is one of Canada’s largest and most popular museums. It offers an extensive collection that spans art, culture, and natural history from around the world. (The Canadian Press/Chris Young)
The Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw, Sask., is a large museum focused on the province’s transportation history. It features a wide range of vintage cars, trains, planes, and farm equipment that showcase how travel and technology evolved on the prairies. (Facebook/ WDM Moose Jaw)
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, offers an immersive journey into the province's agricultural and rural history. (Facebook/WDM North Battleford)
The Western Development Museum in Saskatoon provides an engaging look into Saskatchewan’s past, highlighting the province’s growth and transformation during the early 1900s. (Facebook/WDM Saskatoon)
The Western Development Museum in Yorkton, Sask., offers a comprehensive exploration of the province's agricultural and immigrant history. (Facebook/WDM Yorkton)
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse provides a captivating exploration of the region’s Ice Age history. (Facebook/Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre)