A new partnership between Park Prescriptions (PaRx) and Parks Canada will now allow doctors in Canada to prescribe time in a national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area.
“We are very lucky in Canada to have a world of beautiful natural spaces at our doorstep to enjoy healthy outdoor activities,” says the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, minister of environment and climate change and minister responsible for Parks Canada. “Medical research now clearly shows the positive health benefits of connecting with nature. This exciting collaboration with PaRx is a breakthrough for how we treat mental and physical health challenges, and couldn’t come at a better time as we continue to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives.”
Participating prescribers across Canada will have the opportunity to prescribe an Adult Parks Canada Discovery Pass to their patients.
Learn more at parkprescriptions.ca.
