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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 park consists of four islands. The islands provide refuge for many species of Arctic birds - as well as - a viewing point for wildlife sightings of seals and beluga whales. Best time for viewing whales is spring and fall.
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Moosonee
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Part of a massive trail network exploring the lower slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain, especially the south facing slopes called the Smithers Community Forest.
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Hudson Bay Mountain Road
Smithers
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Canyon Park includes 30 picnic sites (some shaded from the sun) with fire pits. There is a baseball diamond, a horse arena, a horse racing track, horseshoe pits, a playground, a bandstand shelter, a fitness circuit and some washrooms.
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48th Street
Creston
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The historical fort includes over 42 replica buildings which once housed and served fur trappers, French Canadian voyageurs, pioneer farmers and the Ojibway and Metis First Nation people.
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King Road
Thunder Bay
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Haig Brown House is a Canadian Heritage Site located in the community of Campbell River. The estate was once the home to a heralded naturalist and environmentalist named Roderick Haig Brown.
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Campbell River
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Riverdale Park East is a popular park in east Toronto, Ontario, Canada featuring picturesque views of the city and which allows for both summer and winter activities.
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550 Broadview Ave.
Riverdale, Toronto
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A small picnic area is perched near the top of the mountain. The picnic lookout peers out over the North Channel and the Wabuno Channel on Lake Huron, as well as, the LaCloche Mountain Range.
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McLean Mountain Road
Little Current
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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.
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33 Caladh Ave
Pictou
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Fort Edward National Historic Site is North America's oldest blockhouse. Fort Edward National Historic Site in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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67 Fort Edward Street
Windsor