Community Passes
Explore your community like never before with Clarington Library, Museums & Archives' Community Passes!
Community Passes are available for loan through the CLMA collection. Customers can place holds on some of the Passes, but others will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the branch to which it's returned. Each Community Pass has a loan period of seven days, and provides free family admission to a popular local attraction.
The following Passes are available:
- Canadian Automotive Museum Pass
- CLOCA Conservation Area Parking Pass
- Municipality of Clarington Swim/Skate Pass
- Ontario Parks Day-Use Pass
- Reptilia Zoo, Whitby (NEW!)
Canadian Automotive Museum
Location:
Canadian Automotive Museum
99 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa
905-576-1222
www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com
Conditions of Use:
- Pass provides general admission for 2 adults and 3 children (under 18 years of age).
- Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.
- Pass not valid for special events and/or programming, including March Break and Family Day.
- Please contact the Canadian Automotive Museum for hours of operation.
Terms of Loan:
- 7 day loan period.
- $65.00 replacement fee.
- Pass may be returned to any CLMA library location.
About the Canadian Automotive Museum:
The Canadian Automotive Museum was established in 1962 as a community project of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce to promote the history of the automotive industry and to promote tourism in the area. Today the Canadian Automotive Museum continues to maintain the nearly century-old former car dealership building at 99 Simcoe St. South. The main floor holds the majority of European vehicles, while the second floor tells the story of automotive manufacturing in Canada. A gift shop and reference library compliment the automobiles and the adjoining lot hosts drive-ins and car shows.
Conservation Area Parking Pass: Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA)
(New!) Get closer to nature and explore in a new way with a Binocular Kit! Each kit includes a birding field guide. Borrow one today to accompany your CLOCA pass!
Locations:
- Bowmanville Westside Marshes Conservation Area (180 West Beach Rd., Clarington)
- Crow’s Pass Conservation Area (231 Middle March Rd., Port Perry) *
- Enniskillen Conservation Area (7274 Holt Rd., Clarington)
- Heber Down Conservation Area (5000 Cochrane St., Whitby)
- Long Sault Conservation Area (9293 Woodley Rd., Clarington)
- Lynde Shores Conservation Area (1225 Victoria St. W., Whitby)
- Purple Woods Conservation Area (38 Coates Rd. E., Oshawa)
- Stephen’s Gulch Conservation Area (360 Stephens Mill Rd., Clarington)
* = free parking is available at the Crow's Pass conservation area.
905-579-0411
www.cloca.com
Conditions of Use:
- Parking Pass valid for one (1) vehicle at any CLOCA conservation area.
- Pass must be placed face-up on the vehicle dashboard to be valid.
- Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.
Terms of Loan:
- 7 day loan period.
- $75.00 replacement fee.
- Pass may be returned to any CLMA library location.
About Central Lake Ontario Conservation:
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority was established in 1958. Their mandate is to establish and undertake programs to promote the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in partnership with local Municipalities and the Province.
Municipal Swim/Skate Pass: Municipality of Clarington, Community Services Department
Municipal Pool Locations:
- Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre (49 Liberty St. N, Bowmanville, 905-623-3392)
- Courtice Community Complex (2950 Courtice Rd N, Courtice, 905-404-1525)
- Diane Hamre Recreation Complex (1780 Rudell Rd, Newcastle, 905-987-5667)
- Orono Park Outdoor Pool (61 Princess Street, Orono, 905-983-9448)
Municipal Arena Locations:
- Darlington Sports Centre (2276 Taunton Rd, Hampton, 905-623-5728)
- Garnet B. Rickard Complex (2440 Hwy 2, Bowmanville, 905-623-5728)
- South Courtice Arena (1595 Prestonvale Rd, Courtice, 905-435-1061)
Conditions of Use:
- Pass valid for up to 5 people (maximum 2 adults) at any Community Services Department Pool for Adult/Lane or Public Swims or Community Services Department Arena for Public Skating.
- Pool schedules, arena schedules, admission standards, and general rules may be found online at www.clarington.net.
- CSA approved helmets required for skaters 5 years and under.
- Participants who require skating assistance may bring an approved skate aid for their personal use. Please see a full list of rules on the Municipality of Clarington's website.
- Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.
Terms of Loan:
- 7 day loan period.
- $100.00 replacement fee.
- Pass may be returned to any CLMA library location.
About the Municipality of Clarington's Community Service's Department:
The Community Services Department is responsible for all indoor municipal recreation facilities and programs (some of which are provided in partnership with local community organizations to meet specific needs.)
Ontario Parks Day-Use Pass
Get closer to nature and explore in a new way with a Binocular Kit! Each kit includes a birding field guide. Borrow one today to accompany your Ontario Parks pass!
Advanced Registration:
- Ontario Parks requires advanced day use registration at many parks, including Darlington.
- Members will need to go online or call to book up to five (5) days in advance, and bring electronic or printed booking to the park.
- During the booking process, select “Daily Vehicle Permit (DVP)” and “Seasonal Vehicle Permit Holder,” then enter the serial number on the borrowed permit.
- Register:
- Online at reservations.ontarioparks.com
- By phone by calling 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275); open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- For more information, please see the Advanced Booking for Day Use letter from Ontario Parks.
Ontario Parks Locations:
- Please see the Park Locator tool on the Ontario Parks website for full park information.
More Information:
- Please visit the Ontario Parks blog for more information regarding Ontario Parks passes.
- Please visit the Ontario Parks website for a complete list of parks, operating dates, and contact information.
- Darlington Provincial Park profile and information.
Conditions of Use:
- Parking pass valid for one (1) vehicle at any Ontario Park.
- Pass is valid for day-use only.
- Pass must be placed face-up on the vehicle dashboard to be valid.
- Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.
Terms of Loan:
- 7 day loan period.
- $225.00 replacement fee.
- Pass may be returned to any CLMA library location.
About Ontario Parks:
Take some time to explore Ontario Parks. With over 330 parks, covering 9 million hectares that attract over 10 million visits each year, there is a lot to discover!
Reptilia Zoo Pass
Location:
Reptilia Zoo
1400 Victoria St East, Whitby, ON L1N 0M2
905-493-9537
www.reptilia.org/reptilia-whitby-facility/
Conditions of Use:
- Pass provides admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
- Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.
- Pass includes access to all pavilions, exhibits, daily shows, tours, and live feedings, but excludes any separately ticketed event and upgrades.
- Please contact Reptilia Whitby for hours of operation.
Terms of Loan:
- 7 day loan period.
- $200.00 replacement fee.
- Pass may be returned to any CLMA library location.
About Reptilia Zoo:
Experience the entire world of reptiles at one of our PAWS-Compliant locations. Travel through jungles, deserts, and even the wilds of Canada itself to meet some of the Earth’s most elusive and mysterious residents! Facilities are a self-guided experience, open year-round, except for Christmas Day! You’ll find over 250 animals on display throughout the zoo. Although reptiles are our specialty, watch out for colorful amphibians, and fluffy arachnids as well!
Reptilia Whitby is Canada’s second premiere reptile zoo facility with 31,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits and playground, as well as our picnic area!
Contact Us
Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7