National parks across the country will become free for people 17 and under starting in 2018. Parks were free to all visitors in 2017 to celebrate Canada 150. "I invite all youth 17 and under to visit our national parks and national historic sites for free in 2018 and beyond. (Submitted by William Beckett)2018 discovery passes availableAttendance was up 12 per cent at national parks for the first seven months of the year. Canada budgeted about $76 million on the free parks program this year, including lost gate revenues, addressing increases in visitors and distributing free discovery passes.

Source: CBC News December 01, 2017 19:48 UTC