Frequently Asked Questions

Any person (18 years of age or older) who has received their Canadian citizenship (in the last 365 days) is eligible.

You register online by clicking the register button on this page.

A CAP grants admission to the pass holder and up to four (4) of his/her dependent minor children (17 years of age or under).

CAP is free of charge for general admission to participating institutions. CAP may not be valid for special presentations and events, parking and separately priced exhibitions and programs.

Yes. CAP is valid for one year from the date you are sworn in as a citizen.

No. Each CAP will be valid for one year from the date you are sworn in as citizen.

The person whose name appears on the CAP. The CAP can only be used by this person.

No. The pass may only be used by the pass holder.

No. Children under 18 years of age are granted access when accompanied by their parent/guardian if the parent/guardian is a pass holder.

No. A CAP can only be used by the pass holder.

No. They may accompany you but are subject to regular admission costs. CAP grants admission to the pass holder and up to four (4) of his/her dependent minor children (17 years of age or under).

Yes. As of June 1, 2011 you can use your CAP pass at any of the participating institutions from coast-to-coast-to-coast! Check the list of attractions and start planning your travels to visit as many of them as possible.

Possibly. Special presentations and events and separately priced exhibitions and programs are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the participating institutions. If you intend on visiting such an exhibit or event, please contact the participating institution regarding admission cost for CAP holders.

Once you have registered online, your CAP is ready for pick-up.

You may pick-up your CAP at any of the designated pick-up locations in your region. Pick-up locations are listed on the Pick-Up Locations page of this website.

You will need your Citizenship Document and a piece of photo ID.

A Citizenship Document is the letter-sized certificate that contains the name of the new citizen and date of their citizenship that is given to every new citizen at his/her citizenship ceremony.

No. Your CAP must be picked up using your Citizenship Document and photo ID to verify eligibility. All of the pick-up locations are also participating institutions that grant complimentary admission to pass holders.

Yes. They will need to bring your Citizenship Document and a piece of your photo ID.

Yes.

Please e-mail CAP@icc-icc.ca with your new contact information (please be sure to provide your full name and specify what information has changed).

Contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.