Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and Parks Canada (PCA) are proud to launch a custom MNA Park Pass in time for the summer 2021 season. The free passes are now available to MNA citizens through the provincial MNA office.
The partnership began in 2018 with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, allowing MNA citizens access to the Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program. Immediately following the signing, Métis citizens could access parks for free by showing their MNA card. Now, the custom passes can be displayed in cars and ID is no longer required to enter the parks.
“Métis citizens have a long and deep connection to the land and this initiative is very meaningful to many Métis people throughout Alberta. Partnerships like these are an important part of reconciliation and we’re proud to work with Parks Canada on this significant endeavour.”
– MNA President, Audrey Poitras
Apply for your MNA Parks Pass now!
Got questions? Read our Parks Pass FAQs.
Need help registering for your pass? Reach out:
ParksPass@metis.org
780-455-2200 Ext. 166
A note on Kananaskis Country Passes
In 2021 the Alberta government introduced the Kananaskis Conservation Pass. Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need a Conservation Pass. Buy your Kananaskis Country Conservation Pass here.
The MNA Parks Pass does not provide access to provincial parks like Kananaskis Country. It only applies to national parks and historic sites which are listed on our Parks Pass FAQ’s.