24 permits
Canada permits
Every permit we cover in Canada, by agency and park. You can set an alert on some of these permits for when a spot opens. Each page links to the agency that sells it.
Parks Canada
National parks, park reserves and historic sites run by Parks Canada. Backcountry camping, trail permits, parking and shuttle seats are sold on the Parks Canada Reservation Service.
| Permit | Trip type | How to book | Daily quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Trail | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Broken Group Islands Camping | Overnight | Reservation | |
| Grotto Parking Reservation | Day Use | Reservation | |
| Skyline Trail Parking Reservation | Day Use | Reservation | |
| Chilkoot Trail (Canadian Side) | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Egypt Lake Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Skoki Loop Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle | Day Use | Reservation | |
| Rockwall Trail | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Lake O'Hara Day-Use Bus | Day Use | Lottery | |
| Skyline Trail (Jasper) | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Tonquin Valley Backcountry | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Long Range Traverse | Backpacking | Reservation | 3 groups/day |
| Fundy Footpath | Backpacking | Reservation |
Every figure is agency-published.
BC Parks
Provincial parks in British Columbia. Backcountry camping is booked on the BC Parks reservation system, and free day-use passes are released two days ahead.
| Permit | Trip type | How to book | Daily quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berg Lake Trail | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit | Overnight | Reservation | |
| Garibaldi Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation | |
| Garibaldi Day-Use Pass | Day Use | Reservation | |
| Golden Ears Day-Use Pass | Day Use | Reservation | |
| Joffre Lakes Day-Use Pass | Day Use | Reservation | 500 people/day |
Every figure is agency-published.
Ontario Parks
Provincial parks in Ontario. Interior and backcountry campsites are booked on the Ontario Parks reservation system.
| Permit | Trip type | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Interior Camping | Backpacking | Reservation |
| Killarney Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation |
| Quetico Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation |
| Frontenac Backcountry Camping | Backpacking | Reservation |
Every figure is agency-published.