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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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British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails
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The Elk Cutoff Trail is a one way hiking route. Part of the trail runs parallel to the Dove Hill Hiking Trail but at a lower elevation. The Elk Cutoff Trail is a 2.2 kilometre long trail stretching from the cellular tower behind the community to a trailhead at the Brilliant Terminal Stati
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Golf Course Road
Castlegar
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Crabapple Creek Trail is located at the west end of 2nd Avenue at the cul-de-sac.
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2nd Ave
Queen Charlotte
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Florencia Beach is one of the lesser known sandy beaches located in the Pacific Rim National Park. The beach is located near the Village of Tofino and Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Pacific Rim Highway
Tofino, Ucluelet
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The activities enjoyed in the park include hiking, sightseeing, birdwatching, picnicking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping, backpacking & wilderness camping. During the winter months xc skiing is very popular in the park.
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Highway #587
Thunder Bay
Messum Park is an activity park with paved recreation trails and a playground. Located on 28 Street in Lloydminster. The park is easily accessed from the Lloydminster bike trail.
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28th St.
Lloydminster
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The wilderness park is 285 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle and is best accessed from the Dempster Highway. In the Tombstone Park some of the activities enjoyed include hiking, canoeing, fishing, sightseeing, picnicking, camping and wilderness backpacking.
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Dempster Highway
Dawson City
Prime Minister`s Park is a 26 hectare (65 acre) activity park with sport fields for softball, baseball, soccer and football plus some tennis courts and some track and field recreation buildings. Located near the Art Hauser Centre.
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Prince Albert
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Petroglyph Park is historic park located in the community of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The 2 hectare park is the site of prehistoric carvings and provides many opportunities for good marine views.
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Nanaimo
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Pakwash Lake, during the summer season, is known for its warm and shallow waters which tends to attract many to the park for water sport activities. The lake itself measures over 9800 hectares so there is lots of room to play.
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Highway #105
Red Lake