Canada Strong Pass Offers Affordable Summer Adventures in Thompson - AI Generated Image
From June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass makes summer travel to and around Thompson, Manitoba, more affordable and enjoyable.
For train enthusiasts, Thompson is conveniently located on VIA Rail’s scenic Winnipeg–Churchill line. With the Canada Strong Pass, children aged 17 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult, while young adults aged 18–24 enjoy a 25% discount on fares. This deal makes it easier and more cost-effective for families and young travelers to visit Thompson this summer.
While the Canada Strong Pass primarily provides benefits at Parks Canada sites, Thompson serves as an ideal gateway to provincial parks and outdoor recreation areas offering their own unique discounts and attractions. Paint Lake Provincial Park, located just 32 km south of Thompson, features a marina, beautiful beaches, and campsites with discounted entry and camping rates. Further south, Pisew Falls Provincial Park showcases Manitoba’s highest waterfalls with excellent hiking trails, and Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park provides exciting boating opportunities and rental services.
Within Thompson itself, visitors can experience Northern Lights viewing right in town due to low light pollution, enjoy the Spirit Way walking and biking trail featuring Canada’s largest photo-realistic mural, or explore the Heritage North Museum highlighting mining history, First Nations heritage, and boreal wildlife.
Make the most of your summer in Thompson by combining scenic train journeys, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences—all made more accessible through the Canada Strong Pass.
Emma specializes in municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson. She is dedicated to transparent, balanced reporting that keeps the community informed.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
