"A truly great gift to showcase Canada to its newest inhabitants, the Cultural Access Pass has opened my eyes to the hidden gems that are a part of it." - Joseph P.
A gift to each Canadian citizen during their first year of citizenship, the Cultural Access Pass provides complimentary admission to more than 1000 of Canada's cultural treasures from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The Cultural Access Pass creates opportunities for Canada's newest citizens to discover our rich cultural history, world-renowned artworks, historical figures and stunning parks.
"Incredible experience that shouldn't be missed for any new Canadian. It's a crash course in why Canada is the best country in the world!" - Darshan H.
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Newest Attractions
There are more attractions offering you free admission every month!
In April, we added 16 new attractions in the Montréal area. This month we are adding 12 new attractions in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba!
Read below for details on the newest places available to you for free.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery houses a collection of contemporary, historical and decorative art, as well as the world's largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art. There's also a rooftop restaurant and gift shop.
Gabrielle Roy was one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. Visit the fully restored house, La Maison Gabrielle-Roy, which was her home and the setting of several of her short stories and novels.
Set sail on a thrilling voyage of excitement and discovery at The Manitoba Museum. Only there can you travel through time to the roaring 20's, explore a 17th century ship and view treasures from around the world.
Still under construction, the soon to be opened Canadian Museum for Human Rights is already becoming a national and international destination, a centre of learning where Canadians and people from around the world can engage in discussion and commit to taking action against hate and oppression.
The Saint-Boniface Museum is the oldest building in Winnipeg. Built for the Grey Nuns as the first convent and hospital in Western Canada, it now showcases Métis and French-Canadian history.
Visit the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art to see the best of contemporary art and to share Manitoba's unique artistic voice with the world. Plug In ICA invites you to explore art that confronts ideas and issues affecting today's society.
Immerse yourself in métis family life as it was during the late 1800s at St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park. Located at the junction of the Red and La Salle rivers, this park is sometimes referred to as Winnipeg's "other forks."
Escape urban life and stroll the paths of Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park where you'll see the architectural ruins of the Our Lady of the Prairies church and step back to an earlier time when Trappist monks lived in the quiet confines of the surrounding monastery.
Delve into the past and read about a nineteenth-century way of life along the River Road Provincial Heritage Park's eleven kilometer stretch of the Red River. Information about the cultural features along the parkway is available as you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Discover for yourself why Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is known all over the world for its artistic excellence and eclectic repertoire. Visit CAP's Events & Offers page for details on how to get your free tickets!
Come on out and see how the prairies became what they are today! The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers an absolutely amazing collection of vintage farm equipment, a turn of the century town and interactive experiences.
The St. Norbert Arts Centre offers cultural, historical and recreational activities in a stunning setting. Right next to a provincial park that is ideal for picnicking, the Art Centre is where you can enjoy art, history, nature and food all in one spot.
For a list of all the attractions available to you in Manitoba, Montréal, and across the country, please visit the CAP Attraction Directory.
The 16 new attractions in the Montréal area allow you to further discover the art, history and culture this exciting city has to offer.
Visit the world famous Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal or explore the role of architecture in society at the unique Centre Canadien d'Architecture. Make your way to Montréal's Old Port for a visit to le Centre des Sciences de Montréal or perhaps relive more than 500 years of history through the Château Ramezay - Historic Site and Museum of Montréal - the first building in Quebec to be classified as an historic monument. Here are some suggestions for the many ways you can make the most of all this free access:
- Discover industrial and working-class Montréal through The Écomusée du fier monde located in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, Centre-Sud
- A Montréal landmark, the Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a center of pilgrimage for tourists and Montrealers alike.
- Cite Historia, Musée du Sault-au-Récollet , situated in the Île-de-la-Visitation nature park is a living museum in the perfect setting.
- The Centre d'histoire de Montréal, the city museum, offers you the key to discovering Montréal's multiple identities and perhaps even some insight into your own.
- At the Darling Foundry they believe in hosting not just art but also artists. Visit to experience how the exchange of ideas can stimulate even more ideas and build lasting links throughout the world.
- Let the DHC/ART Foundation for Contemporary Art show you how their exhibitions and projects reflect the global nature of art today.
- Located downtown, at Concordia University, the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery gives you a space where you can discover Canadian art through images, debates and special presentations.
- No matter how familiar or knowledgeable you may be, the Galerie d'art d'Outremont invites you to explore the many perspectives opened through the exploration of contemporary art.
- If you've ever wanted to learn about Québec's cultural heritage, including the traditional arts and crafts of yesterday and today, visit the old church housing the welcoming Musée des Maitres artisans.
- You'll be treated to something truly unique at the Musée des ondes Emile Berliner where they invite you to discover the history and evolution of the creation, production, reproduction, recording and broadcasting of sound.
- Travel back in time and experience the history of the Sisters of Saint Anne at the Sisters of Saint Anne Historic Centre in the heart of historic Lachine.
- You may not know it yet, but if you take a short drive from Montréal to Joliette, you'll discover one of Canada's premier art galleries. The Musée d'art de Joliette is world renowned for its exhibitions and well worth the trip!
For a list of all the attractions available to you in Montréal, and across the country, please visit the CAP Attraction Directory on the CAP website.
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