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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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The Bow River flows along the west and south borders of the Village of Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is a recreation trail, a natural attraction, a picnic destination and a paddle route. Like all natural attractions in the Banff National Park, the Bow River attracts allot of attention because it is par
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Banff
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A paved 550 metre walkway follows the banks of the river leading to exhibits including a tug boat, sculpture, monument and railroad train.
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Syndicate Avenue
Thunder Bay
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Southern Head Lighthouse, Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB parks, trails, walkways, lighthouses, and more.
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Route 776
Grand Manan Island
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The waterfall territorial park is an activity, sightseeing and camping destination for travelers when exploring on the Waterfall Highway near the communities of Fort Providence and Hay River, N.W.T., Canada.
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Waterfall Highway
Fort Providence
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The park is a day use area visited for outdoor activities like canoeing, fishing, swimming, birdwatching and picnicking. The lake and day use area enjoy a good selection of amenities for such a small park. Some of the amenities include a boat launch, picnic tables, fire pit, change rooms, pit toilet
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Gypsum Lake Recreation Site camping and fishing in the backcountry Merritt BC. Seeking a remote and less developed area, that offers a more immersive and primitive experience compared to traditional campgrounds. Gypsum Lake is your next destination site in the Nicola Valley BC.
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Reversing Rapids is a natural phenomenon where the retreating tides of the Bay of Fundy reverse the flow of the St. John River.
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200 Bridge Road
Saint John
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Cy Townsend Park is a small park with a playground north of midtown, Toronto Ontario Canada.
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455 Winona Drive
Vaughan-Oakwood neighbourhood
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Irving Arboretum, Bouctouche, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB parks, trails, beaches, historic sites, and more.
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52 Couvent Way
Bouctouche