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EDMONTON — Children, teens and young adults will be able to explore Alberta’s museums and historic sites for free or at reduced cost this winter as the province once again takes part in the Canada Strong Pass program.
Under the program, general admission is free for children and teens aged 17 and under, while young adults aged 18 to 24 receive half price admission at participating provincial museums and historic sites. The offer is available from now until Jan. 15 and applies to both Alberta residents and out of province visitors.
The Alberta government says the initiative is designed to make it easier for families and youth to experience the province’s history through hands on learning, while also boosting tourism and local economies during the winter months.
The Canada Strong Pass is automatically applied at participating sites and does not require a physical or digital pass. Visitors within the eligible age groups can take advantage of the discounted admission an unlimited number of times during the program period.
Eight provincial sites are offering free general admission through the program, including the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, the Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston, Rutherford House in Edmonton, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in the Crowsnest Pass, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump near Fort MacLeod, and the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray.
Several provincial sites remain free year round, including the Provincial Archives of Alberta, the Okotoks Erratic, Leitch Collieries Historic Site and the Brooks Aqueduct. Seasonal historic sites are closed for the winter.
The province says a family of four with children under 17 can save up to $20 per visit through the program.
The Canada Strong Pass also applies to several Parks Canada locations in Alberta, including Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes and Elk Island national parks, as well as national historic sites such as Cave and Basin and Rocky Mountain House.
A full list of participating sites and additional details about Alberta’s involvement in the Canada Strong Pass program is available at ExploreAlbertaHistory.com.
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