Parks Canada

Travel and hospitality disclosed by Parks Canada, records dated 2003-12-01 to 2026-08-25.

Explore all 3,183 records

Travel, all years

$5.3M

2,789 trips

Hospitality, all years

$226K

394 events

Officials named

39 with their own page

Largest single record

$27K

Totals by fiscal year

TravelHospitalityAmount: total (travel + hospitality)

2003-04$67K ($64K + $2,158)
2004-05$221K ($208K + $12K)
2005-06$307K ($288K + $19K)
2006-07$324K ($306K + $18K)
2007-08$370K ($353K + $17K)
2008-09$336K ($316K + $20K)
2009-10$283K ($273K + $9,091)
2010-11$335K ($326K + $8,977)
2011-12$213K ($211K + $1,739)
2012-13$208K ($204K + $3,218)
2013-14$141K ($140K + $1,325)
2014-15$204K ($201K + $2,295)
2015-16$206K ($206K + $177)
2016-17$124K ($123K + $633)
2017-18$203K ($199K + $4,243)
2018-19$322K ($305K + $18K)
2019-20$192K ($155K + $37K)
2020-21$501 ($501 + $0)
2021-22$47K ($47K + $0)
2022-23$281K ($251K + $30K)
2023-24$279K ($267K + $12K)
2024-25$279K ($276K + $3,882)
2025-26$391K ($388K + $3,070)
2026-27$152K ($149K + $3,400)

Officials with the largest totals

Combined travel and hospitality, all years. Officials below $10,000 are in the explorer.

Largest trips

#	Record	Amount
1	Nadine Spence Travel2025-07-06 to 2025-07-16 · Vice President, Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Heritage “Attend the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Committee meetings” Destination: Paris, France; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; Victoria, BC Cost lines: airfare $15,831.25, other transport $622.40, lodging $3,999.07, meals $2,191.28, other $243.11 Government record T-2025-P4-0008 · data API	$22,887.11
2	Nadine Spence Travel2026-07-18 to 2026-07-29 · Vice-President, Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Heritage “Attend the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee as Head of the Canadian Delegation” Destination: Busan, South Korea; Seoul, South Korea Cost lines: airfare $14,785.52, other transport $290.33, lodging $1,412.76, meals $1,288.56, other $786.68 Comment in the record: “Personal time from afternoon of July 27-29, then departure back to Canada.” Government record T-2026-P4-0008 · data API	$18,563.85
3	Nadine Spence Travel2023-09-10 to 2023-09-22 · Vice President, Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage “Attend the World Heritage Committee Meeting” Destination: Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia Cost lines: airfare $11,676.06, other transport $231.08, lodging $2,385.86, meals $3,928.43, other $56.70 Government record T-2023-P7-0005 · data API	$18,278.13
4	Darlene Upton Travel2023-10-18 to 2023-11-08 · Vice President, Protected Area Establishment and Conservation “Attend the 2023 Joint International Congress hosted by World Urban Parks, and Parks And Leisure Australia, supported by Green Adelaide” Destination: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Cost lines: airfare $13,847.07, other transport $114.35, lodging $2,057.44, meals $1,252.19, other $187.58 Government record T-2023-P10-002 · data API	$17,458.63
5	Christina Cameron Travel2005-07-06 to 2005-07-19 “1. Inspection of Construction site (Vimy-France) & 2. WHC Meeting (Durban, South Africa)” Destination: 1. Vimy (France) and 2. Durban (South Africa) Cost lines: airfare $13,102.52, other transport $345.96, lodging $1,433.24, other $685.74 Government record 1034 · data API	$15,567.46
6	Ron Hallman Travel2025-05-19 to 2025-05-23 · President & Chief Executive Officer “Attend events celebrating the centennial of Canada House at Trafalgar Square” Destination: London, United Kingdom Cost lines: airfare $11,880.31, other transport $333.60, lodging $1,753.54, meals $1,255.67, other $294.21 Government record T-2025-P5-0001 · data API	$15,517.33
7	Swerdfager, Trevor Travel2018-09-05 to 2018-09-14 · Senior Vice-President, Operations “Attended the World Canal Conference and various meetings with the Ireland and United Kingdom government officials” Destination: Dublin, Ireland – London, United Kingdom Cost lines: airfare $9,972.54, other transport $1,292.48, lodging $2,764.33, meals $1,273.57, other $204.40 Government record T-2018-Q3-006 · data API	$15,507.32
8	Joelle Montminy Travel2018-06-24 to 2018-07-04 · Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage “Attend the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee” Destination: Manama, Bahrain Cost lines: airfare $10,000.20, other transport $186.23, lodging $3,243.78, meals $1,820.37, other $100.02 Comment in the record: “AOJ608096” Government record T-2018-Q2-029 · data API	$15,350.60
9	Ron Hallman Travel2010-10-23 to 2010-11-02 · Director General, National Parks “Tenth session of Conference of the Parties (COP 10) and meeting with Chinese Officials” Destination: Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China Cost lines: airfare $11,571.45, other transport $376.84, lodging $1,704.02, meals $1,685.16 Government record 6321 · data API	$15,337.47
10	David Millar Travel2025-10-06 to 2025-10-17 · Vice President, Real Property and Assets “Attend the International Union for Conservation of Nature Conservation Congress” Destination: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Cost lines: airfare $9,384.90, other transport $429.90, lodging $2,698.98, meals $2,616.73, other $160.85 Government record T-2025-P7-0007 · data API	$15,291.36

Largest hospitality events

#	Record	Amount
1	Cunningham, Jewel Hospitality2023-02-28 to 2023-03-02 · Vice President, Strategic Policy and Planning “Refreshments and lunches: Meeting of Parks Canada Executive Leadership Team” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Leadon (Ottawa) Operations LP Attendees: 119 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2022-P12-001 · data API	$26,992.81$227 per attendee
2	Swerdfager, Trevor Hospitality2019-04-16 to 2019-04-17 · Senior Vice-President, Operations “Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments during the bi-annual gathering of Superintendent's School for Operational Excellence” Location: Lais Hotel Properties -Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Attendees: 60 employees, 61 guests Government record H-2019-Q1-010 · data API	$17,771.29$147 per attendee
3	Loth-Bown, Christine Hospitality2020-02-04 · Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage Directorate “Refreshment and lunch: Directorate all-staff meeting” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Canadian War Museum Attendees: 210 employees, 1 guest Government record H-2019-P12-002 · data API	$7,380.62$35 per attendee
4	Montminy, Joëlle Hospitality2019-02-07 · Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage “Breakfast and refreshments during the Parks Canada Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage Directorate all-staff meeting” Location: Canadian War Museum, Sodexo caterer - Ottawa, Ontario Attendees: 210 employees, 210 guests Government record H-2019-Q1-001 · data API	$6,785.67$16 per attendee
5	Lamothe, Line Hospitality2019-10-08 to 2019-10-10 · Vice-President, Human Resources and Employee Wellness Directorate “Refreshments and lunches - Human Resources Forum” Location: Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada Vendor: Auberge des Gouverneurs Attendees: 70 employees, 10 guests Government record H-2019-P9-001 · data API	$6,636.54$83 per attendee
6	Mike Fay Hospitality2005-09-13 · Chief Administrative Officer “Finance and Administration Leadership Forum - Meals and breaks (September 13-15, 2005)” Location: Delta St. John's Hotel, St. John's, Newfoundland Attendees: 120 employees, 0 guests Government record 742 · data API	$6,335.70$53 per attendee
7	Charrois, Genevieve Hospitality2023-06-06 to 2023-06-10 · Acting Vice President, Indigenous Affairs and Cultural Heritage “Refreshments, meals, reception, and other disbursements related to a Parks Victoria Delegation (Australia) visit to Canada” Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Toronto Zoo, Garden Time, Peacock Foodland Attendees: 26 employees, 44 guests Government record H-2023-P3-001 · data API	$5,839.78$83 per attendee
8	Mike Fay Hospitality2006-04-07 · Chief Administrative Officer “Senior Managers Forum 2006 (April 6-7)” Location: HMCS Bytown Wardroom at 78 Lisgar Street (for Evening dinner of April 6) and Old City Hall at 111 Sussex (Forum of April 7) Attendees: 80 employees, 0 guests Government record 901 · data API	$5,391.61$67 per attendee
9	Larry Ostola Hospitality2010-06-01 · Vice-President Heritage Conservation and Commemoration “Senior Managers Forum - May 31 to June 2, 2010” Location: Lord Elgin Hotel / Rideau Canal / Hartwells Lockstation, Ottawa, Ontario Attendees: 95 employees, 0 guests Government record 2647 · data API	$4,762.06$50 per attendee
10	Mike Fay Hospitality2004-05-04 · Chief Administrative Officer “Senior Manager's Forum (Common expenses for 2 day meeting)” Location: Château Cartier, Aylmer, Québec Attendees: 73 employees, 0 guests Government record 84 · data API	$4,380.00$60 per attendee

Highest hospitality cost per attendee

Only records that state attendee counts.

#	Record	Amount
1	Ron Hallman Hospitality2025-07-10 to 2025-07-11 · President & Chief Executive Officer “Lunches & dinners : Hosted two days of meetings with executives and partners focused on strategic partnerships, future planning, and Haida Title.” Location: Haida Gwaii, British Coumbia, Canada Vendor: The Axe & Anchor; Ocean House Attendees: 3 employees, 2 guests Government record H-2025-P4-001 · data API	$1,540.00$308.00 per attendee
2	Cunningham, Jewel Hospitality2023-02-28 to 2023-03-02 · Vice President, Strategic Policy and Planning “Refreshments and lunches: Meeting of Parks Canada Executive Leadership Team” Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vendor: Leadon (Ottawa) Operations LP Attendees: 119 employees, 0 guests Government record H-2022-P12-001 · data API	$26,992.81$226.83 per attendee
3	Swerdfager, Trevor Hospitality2019-04-16 to 2019-04-17 · Senior Vice-President, Operations “Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments during the bi-annual gathering of Superintendent's School for Operational Excellence” Location: Lais Hotel Properties -Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Attendees: 60 employees, 61 guests Government record H-2019-Q1-010 · data API	$17,771.29$146.87 per attendee
4	McKay, Réa Hospitality2023-11-07 to 2023-11-09 · Vice President, Human Resources and Employee Wellness “Lunches: Team Retreat” Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Vendor: 120 Promenade du Portage Attendees: 12 employees, 0 guests Comment in the record: “2 lunches over 3 day retreat” Government record H-2023-P10-001 · data API	$1,655.64$137.97 per attendee
5	Alan Latourelle Hospitality2004-02-06 · Chief Executive Officer “Parks Canada CEO's share of multi-departmental Deputy Ministers' meeting” Location: Canadian Centre for Management Development, Ottawa, Ontario Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record 53 · data API	$123.03$123.03 per attendee
6	Céline Gaulin Hospitality2008-06-25 · Chief Administrative Officer “Chief Executive Officer and Directors General Transformational Retreat (June 25-27, 2008)” Location: Montebello, Québec Attendees: 19 employees, 0 guests Government record 1929 · data API	$2,206.23$116.12 per attendee
7	Mike Fay Hospitality2006-06-14 · Chief Administrative Officer “Chief Executive Officer and Director Generals' Retreat - June 14-15 (Breakfast, Health Breaks, Working Lunches, Dinner)” Location: Strathmere House, 1980 Phelan Road, North Gower, Ontario Attendees: 11 employees, 0 guests Government record 1041 · data API	$1,242.83$112.98 per attendee
8	Céline Gaulin Hospitality2008-01-14 · Chief Administrative Officer “Leading Transformation Training Program (three days)” Location: Holiday Inn Plaza de la Chaudière, Gatineau, Québec Attendees: 20 employees, 0 guests Government record 1763 · data API	$2,120.63$106.03 per attendee
9	Alan Latourelle Hospitality2004-01-09 · Chief Executive Officer “Parks Canada CEO's share of multi-departmental Deputy Ministers' meeting” Location: Canadian Centre for Management Development, Ottawa, Ontario Attendees: 1 employee, 0 guests Government record 52 · data API	$104.75$104.75 per attendee
10	Andrew Campbell Hospitality2011-07-18 · Vice-President External Relations and Visitor Experience “Meeting with Director of the "Get to Know" Program” Location: ORU Cuisine, Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia Attendees: 1 employee, 1 guest Government record 2967 · data API	$195.00$97.50 per attendee