The federal government’s Canada Strong Pass has been renewed for another summer, and while numbers show it has been a benefit for parks and museums, some communities say the boost has led to congestion.

The pass was announced this past spring as a move to increase tourism while also picking up on Canadians’ apparent frustration over “51st state” rhetoric and tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Numbers released to Global News indicate the pass has been effective, with national museums and parks both seeing an increase in visits compared to 2024.

For example, the National Gallery of Canada reported Monday it saw 21,802 children, youth and young adults take advantage of the program, marking an 11 per cent increase in the under-24 demographic, with overall attendance increasin

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