Everyone knows that America has spectacular national parks right across the country. Well, it turns out Canada also has incredible national parks and is longing to reveal this fact to 4,000 lucky Americans. With a value of US$113 each, these year-long passes are up for grabs in a contest sponsored by Destination Canada and Parks Canada. Read on to find out how you can win this incredible prize.

Free Canadian National Parks passes up for grabs

For any US citizen looking for a beautiful summer vacation destination, Canada has a friendly suggestion. Why not visit one or more of the country’s spectacular national parks? While Canada knows you have wonderful national parks at home, why not try a different destination to spend time in gorgeous nature along with wildlife and birds.

To get a chance to explore multiple Canadian national parks, you can enter a contest to win one of 4,000 year-long passes, worth US$113 each. Destination Canada and Parks Canada are offering you the opportunity to win one of these valuable passes in a new contest, in order to show off what the country has to offer Americans.

These free passes include entry to more than 80 Parks Canada destinations. Meanwhile, one grand prize winner will also receive “A Dream Nature Sabbatical). This is a US$20,000 journey to explore the stunning natural beauty of America’s northern neighbor.

How do you enter to win a free pass?

The only conditions for entry are that you must be a legal resident of the US and be aged 21 and up by the date of entry. Meanwhile, you have until July 31, 2022, to enter.

To grab a chance of winning, head to canadarefresh.com and click “Enter Now,” then fill out the requested information.

The grand prize winner of the Dream Sabbatical will be notified by email on or around August 12, 2022. Meanwhile, for those who win one of the Parks Canada Discovery Passes, this will be mailed to you at the physical address you provided on the form.

National Parks of Canada

To get an idea of the Canadian National Parks available to you if you win (or even if you don’t) here is a brief introduction to seven you can visit:

1. Jasper National Park, Alberta

Jasper National Park is the place to be in Canada to gaze at the snow-capped Canadian Rockies. It is also the place to enjoy hot springs, glacial-fed lakes and beautiful waterfalls. Among the wildlife, watch out for bighorn sheep, bears and elk.

2. Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island

This lovely national park offers white sand beaches, red sandstone cliffs and all the rich history of Prince Edward Island. After a long day of exploring, make sure you eat your fill of the fresh seafood awaiting you.

3. Ivvavik National Park, Northwest Territories

Here, visitors can hike, fish and camp in this stunningly beautiful Arctic park that can only be accessed by boat or by air.

4. Kootenay National Park, British Columbia

This beautiful national park offers the opportunity to go hiking and explore the historic Sinclair Canyon. After a day on your feet, soak away the tiredness in the Radium Hot Springs.

5. Opémican National Park, Québec, Canada

Opémican National Park is the perfect place for those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Meanwhile, there are also several hiking trails where you can come across deer, bears and moose.

6. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Georgian Bay, explore the caves or go for a refreshing swim. For scuba diving fans, make sure you visit the Tobermory shipwrecks.

7. Fundy National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fundy National Park is also a great place to swim in the ocean or experience the world’s highest tides. Meanwhile, you can also hike the area, or settle down at night to stargaze and spot some of the best constellations.

Visit the Parks Canada website to learn more about the national parks and don’t forget to enter to win a free annual pass to visit these beautiful destinations.