Warning: Name field for this section is disabled or deleted. This results in unexpected behaviour!

Parks, Trails and Places to Explore in Canada

Canada Parks include national, provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, community, recreation and wilderness parks. Every province and territory in Canada maintains a good selection of parks.

Most of the Canada parks operate seasonally with the peak months of operation occurring during the months of May to late September. Many of the larger Canada parks are created to protect the environment and wildlife in the region while promoting recreational activities.

 

The most popular park activities enjoyed in a Canada Park include hiking, camping, swimming, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, wind surfing, photography and much more.

Some of the more common amenities located in the larger developed parks include a campground, sandy beach, showers, washrooms, sani station, park office, picnic area, playground, marina, boat launch and more.

Select a Canadian Province or Territory to Explore Parks in Canada.

British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails
southbeach 006
South Beach is a sandy beach destination popular for hiking and beachcombing accessed via two different hiking trails located in the Pacific Rim National Park near the Village of Tofino and Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Read more
Pacific Rim National Park
Tofino, Ucluelet
tidal_flats002
The Tidal Flats | Estuary in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada is a natural wildlife estuary located west of the community of Bella Coola. The estuary rests where the Bella Coola River and the ocean tides of the North Bentinck Arm converge.
Read more
Highway 20
Bella Coola
martin-trail20110824_28
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest is a 54 square kilometre park in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
Read more
Highway 1
Gander
windermere-waterskiing
Windermere Lake is one of the more popular recreation lakes in the Columbia Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. Popular activities enjoyed at the lake including swimming, canoeing, beachcombing, picnicking, wind surfing, fishing, birding, hiking, sail boarding...
Read more
Invermere
telkwa-walking_path
Telkwa Village is a small riverfront community on the shores of the Bulkley and Telkwa Rivers, east of the community of Smithers, BC., Canada. The Village of Telkwa is rich in history, close to major adventure parks, activity destinations, rivers and lakes.
Read more
Highway 16
Telkwa
trail20100816_33
Greenway in Woodstock, NB on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide. A top website for planning things to do in New Brunswick parks, trails, and more.
Read more
Main Street
Woodstock
tofino 098
MacKenzie Beach is a very popular sandy beach destination located south of the community of Tofino, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The beach is easily accessible, close to the village and butts up next to the Pacific Rim National Park beaches.
Read more
Helesen Rd
Tofino
nootkaseaotters
Nootka Sound is a recreation playground for marine enthusiasts who enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, ocean kayaking and wildlife watching. Nootka Sound is home to great blue oceans, many species of wildlife and First Nation history. The main island located in the sound is Nootka Island.
Read more
Gold River
twin-lakes-hike-trail-second-lake
Twin Lakes hiking trail, near Cherryville, British Columbia, Canada, is a moderate 8.9km there and back hike that has stunning views of the Monashee Mountains and two pristine mountain lakes.
Read more