Dramatic price increases for Canadians visiting U.S. national parks could benefit Maritimes

Next year, it will be incredibly more expensive for foreign residents to visit American national parks.

That includes Canadians, some of whom have already been boycotting travel to the U.S. in droves.

According to an announcement from the Department of the Interior, starting on Jan. 1, national parks will be subject to what it calls “American-first entry fee policies.”

The fee for foreigners to purchase an annual park pass, which allows entry into all national parks across the United States, will increase from $80 US to $250. Fees for American citizens and permanent residents will remain at $80.

In addition, there will be a $100 surcharge for each foreigner aged 16 and older, per visit, at top national parks, wh ich includes Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Me., just a 175-kil