Cultural Access Pass

New Canadians: Experience Canada's Capital with the free Cultural Access Pass. Get yours today at the Capital Information Kiosk in Ottawa!

What is the Cultural Access Pass? The Cultural Access Pass lets new Canadians discover more than 1,000 museums and other cultural treasures across Canada, free of charge. The program is offered by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, and is available to new Canadian citizens during their first year of citizenship.

Accessing Canada's Capital Canadian Heritage is thrilled to take part in this program which welcomes new Canadians to their Capital. By exploring Ottawa–Gatineau with the Cultural Access Pass, new Canadians have access to a number of national cultural institutions. It's the opportunity to learn about and celebrate what it means to be Canadian.