Every Ontario museum you can visit with the Canada Strong Pass
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Wondering where you can use the Canada Strong Pass? Ontario has plenty of museums, galleries, and parks; you can save money on admission this summer.
The Canada Strong Pass program offers free or reduced entry rates to national museums and select provincial museums across the country. The initiative runs from June 20 to September 2, 2025, to provide free admission for children aged 17 and under, or 50 per cent off admission fees for youth aged 18 to 24. No physical pass or registration is required.
If you want to get outdoors this summer, the Pass also includes free admission to Parks Canada national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.
The Canada Strong Pass is a celebration of everything Canada has to offer. In a time when Canadian pride matters more than ever, experience the culture, natural beauty and heritage that unites us without leaving your country.
Here are all the museums you can visit to explore Ontario this summer.
National museums
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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Where: 901 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa, ON
Did you know there’s a working farm in the heart of Ottawa? On your visit, you can meet the animals who call the museum home, learn about the science behind what we eat and even cook up some farm-fresh snacks. This interactive experience is the perfect way to teach kids—and adults—all about the journey that food makes from soil to plate.
Did you know? CAA Members save 25 per cent on single admission tickets and 10 per cent on memberships at Ingenium museums.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Where: 11 Aviation Pkwy., Ottawa, ON
Have you ever wondered how the iconic Canadarm project got off the ground, or how Canadian air traffic controllers keep track of all those planes? This museum is where innovation takes flight, bringing you on a journey through Canada’s relationship to the skies. Learn all about Canadian aircraft, from World War II to the Cold War to the present day.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Where: 1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Nurture your inner scientist at the Science and Technology Museum. When it comes to mind-boggling science experiments, you won’t just watch—you'll get hands-on experience with the wonders of chemistry in action. The museum also has a tinker lab, an ever-popular Crazy Kitchen, and more than 700 artifacts from the history of science and tech in Canada that you can explore.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Where: 240 McLeod St., Ottawa, ON
A trip to this museum brings you up close and personal with the natural world. Examine real-life specimens or walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs as you explore the castle-like building. Whether you’re looking for a worm’s eye view of beguiling bugs or a polar bear’s perspective on the chilly Arctic, you’ll find an exhibit that captures your interest.
National Gallery of Canada
Where: 380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON
The best place to experience art in Ottawa is the National Gallery. Home to more than 87,000 works, the gallery has a vast collection of Indigenous and Canadian art and pieces from around the world. Wander the halls or explore the public spaces surrounding the iconic gallery building.
Canadian War Museum
Where: 1 Vimy Pl., Ottawa, ON
With its vast collection of rare vehicles, artillery, uniforms and more, the Canadian War Museum is one of the world’s most respected military museums, emphasizing the human experience of war. After a visit, you’ll have a little more understanding of armed conflict, including Canada’s role in various military campaigns throughout history.
Provincial/territorial sites
Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
Where: 29251 Freedom Rd., Dresden, ON
Named for abolitionist, preacher and author Josiah Henson, this site takes visitors on a harrowing journey through the Underground Railroad, an integral part of Black history in Canada. Through a collection of heritage buildings from the 19th century, learn all about the role of conductors like Josiah and how Canada became a haven for those fleeing slavery.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Where: 10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, ON
Most known for having an extensive collection of works by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, this gallery now showcases Canadian art of all stripes. Ponder vistas of the Canadian wild or contemplate Kinngait drawings. Whether you’re interested in historical or contemporary art, you’ll find something fascinating at the McMichael.
Royal Botanical Gardens
Where: Various locations in Burlington, ON and Hamilton, ON
Where: 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington, ON; 1221 Spring Gardens Rd., Burlington, ON; 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON; 16 Old Guelph Rd., Hamilton, ON
Spend a day outdoors at Canada’s largest botanical garden, which boasts over 2,100 acres of nature sanctuary to explore. In the summer, walk through the Rock Garden to see hostas, coral bells, lilies and snapdragons, or visit the stunning exotic plants at the RBG Centre’s greenhouses.
Admission is free for children and 50 per cent off for youth aged 18 to 24 in all areas of the RBG where Garden Admission applies: the RBG Centre, Hendrie Park, the Rock Garden and Laking Garden.
Fulford Place
Where: 287 King St. E., Brockville, ON
Feel like you’re stepping back in time at Fulford Place, an exquisite Edwardian manor, once the home of a world-travelling inventor. In the years since, it has been restored to its historic splendour. Visit gardens designed by the landscapers behind NYC’s Central Park and peruse paintings, tapestries and ceramics collected by the Fulford family during their travels.
Art Gallery of Ontario
Where: 317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON
Showcasing a mix of contemporary art and European masterpieces, the AGO houses art that engages in conversations Canadians are having, both within the country and abroad. With a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photography and much more, you’ll spend hours wandering the museum and discovering its many works.
Celebrate Canada with CAA
The Canada Strong Pass offers amazing deals on museums for young people across Ontario. But if you don’t meet the free admission criteria, you can still get in with CAA.
While children and youth enjoy discounted admission this summer, CAA Members save at the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum—so you can bring the whole family for less.
If you’re taking a drive to experience Ontario’s many attractions, you can keep the savings going when you fuel up at Shell. Use your CAA card to save three cents per litre and get a 10 per cent discount on snacks and drinks at participating Shell locations when you make a pit stop.
