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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
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Many say the highlight of the park is the sandy beach and the outdoor activities. The water of Caliper Lake has a reputation for being clean and, especially, warm during the summer months attracting many to the park during the season.
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Highway #71
Nestor Falls
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Mirror Lake is a recreation and information destination in the community of Camrose, Alberta in the Central Alberta Region of Canada. The lake is the centre piece of the community and part of the Stoney Creek Valley network of parks.
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Camrose
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Lower Arrow Lake is a popular summer destination for many activities including boating, swimming, sailing, canoeing, camping, wind surfing, birdwatching and fishing. The lake is well stocked with fish including rainbow, gerrard, kokanee and bull trout plus barbot and whitefish.
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Castlegar
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McLeod Park is the most popular sightseeing park in the community. The park is located on the north end of the waterfront pathway which is referred to as the Harbourfront greenbelt.
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Lakeview Drive
Kenora
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The SS Moyie is recognized as a National Historic Site and a BC Landmark. The well maintained and restored paddle wheeler is a historic museum. Inside are displays of pictures, artifacts and models depicting the history of the early 1900s living life on Kootenay Lake.
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Front Street
Kaslo
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Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park is a beautiful sandy beach located in a protective cove. Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
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Highway #204
Gooseberry Cove
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Noden Causeway is a day drive destination and transportation route crossing many bridges on Highway #11. The causeway is considered an engineering marvel and is a popular sightseeing destination.
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Highway 11
Fort Frances
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“the Brickworks” used to be an abandoned heritage building. Remodeled by Evergreen, Torontonians love to go there to leave the city’s fast-paced lifestyle and find themselves in a space where architecture, trails, farmer markets, workshops, urban sustainability and nature collide.
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550 Bayview Ave
Toronto
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Odell Park, Fredericton, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities like hiking, birding, sightseeing and picnicking.
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Waggoners Lane
Fredericton