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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.
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George Johnstone Trail in Teslin, Southern Lakes, Yukon Territories, Canada is a tribute recreation trail located in the village of Teslin. The trail is a year round recreation destination used by hikers, bikers and cross country skiers.
Cobequid Trail is a 18+ kilometre recreation trail exploring the Truro Marsh and over 300 acres of farmland in Colchester County. Cobequid Trail in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Waterwheel Park is located on the waterfront in the Village of Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is the centre of the community and is a popular gathering spot and sightseeing destination.
When talking beaches in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve most always refer to Long Beach. It is the most popular of the beaches in the park and one of the longest. Long Beach is closest to the Village of Tofino and a short drive from the Village of Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada.
Heritage Park on the waterfront in the Village of Manitowaning is popular for activities such as swimming, picnicking, boating and sightseeing. The beach is small, yet well maintained with a floating dock for people who enjoy a good swim.
The hiking trail route involves navigating some very steep sections and requires some level of fitness. But... the good news is that all is worth it because from the peak there are views of the valley below and the Smithers townsite.
The trail network of Porcupine Lake consists of two sections - the Porcupine Lake Trail and the Bart Thompson Trail. The lake and trails are popular for many activities including birdwatching (birding), canoeing, walking, jogging, hiking, sightseeing, picnicking and dog walking (on leash).
Hector Heritage Quay is home to an exact replica of the 1773 Ship Hector. The story goes this ship brought over the first new Canadians from Scotland. Hector Heritage Quay in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The park is a wilderness park with very little services, development and maintenance. Some of the more popular activities enjoyed in the park include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, backpacking, wilderness camping, hiking, off roading, boating, birdwatching, wildlife sightseeing, photography, swimming,
