Kananaskis Country offering free day pass for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted Jun 19, 2022 2:57 pm.
If you’ve been wanting to head out to Kananaskis, this upcoming Tuesday might be a good idea to go.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and Alberta Parks announced it is waiving the K-Country entry cost as a result.
#DYK? June 21 (Indigenous Peoples Day) is a free day for everyone to visit Kananaskis and a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is not required.
Learn more: https://t.co/oRd5He5Fhw pic.twitter.com/Imniprck2W— Alberta Parks (@Albertaparks) June 19, 2022
No conservation pass is required.
Typically a day pass would cost $15 per day or $90 per year per vehicle.
The pass was implemented in June 2021 to help pay for conservation, public safety, services, and facilities.
Related Article: Alberta honours National Indigenous People’s Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a reminder “to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples,” according to the Government of Canada.
The day has been recognized in Canada since 1996.
