Elk Island National Park is free on Canada Day

It's a big weekend all around the area - even for National Parks.

Admission will be free to all visitors at Elk Island National Park on Canada Day (July 1).

Although there are no special group activities or interpretation programs specifically for Canada Day, there will be a flag raising ceremony and free snacks.

The flag raising ceremony starts a noon in the Astotin Lake Recreation Area, where visitors can join in singing the Canadian National Anthem as the flag is raised in the park.

The snacks will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Elk Island National Park also suggests coming prepared for the weather, as rain is expected to fall on Canada Day.

For information on all the Canada Day events in the area, click here.