A fascinating piece of Canadian national park history emerged at Point Pelee National Park: a set of metal entry badges from 1939 to 1940. These vintage badges, adorned with a beaver emblem, were once affixed to vehicle grilles, allowing gate attendants to identify authorized park visitors quickly.
Back in 1940, a season pass like this cost just one dollar, and variations of the badge existed based on region; Western Canadian parks, for example, featured a bison instead of a beaver. Crafted from aluminum and copper, these durable badges were later discontinued as metals were redirected toward the war effort in the 1940s.
While these collectible badges are no longer available, park enthusiasts can still purchase a paper pass to access Canada’s stunning national parks.
Source: Swifteradio.com
