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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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Sand Dollar Beach, Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure while exploring near the community of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Rose Bay
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Shorepine Bog is a hiking trail exploring a sensitive ecological system located in the Pacific Rim National Park near the Villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. A raised boardwalk trail navigates around shorepine trees and dwarfed shrubs including species like
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Pacific Rim Highway
Tofino, Ucluelet
Woss is a very small seaside village located in the Nimpkish Valley on the north end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. There are no real guiding companies here. The adventures enjoyed are mostly self guided.
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Located west of the community of 100 Mile House, the lake is a popular fishing and wilderness camping destination situated at an elevation of 1219 metres (4000 feet).
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100 Mile House
Echo Valley Provincial Park is a recreation park and campground. Popular for sandy beaches, picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing and hiking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
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Regina
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Kootenay Lake is the adventure and activity destination of choice for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, wind surfing, and SUP
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Nelson, Kaslo, Creston
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The Saskatoon Friendship Park is a central gathering place for sightseeing. The cement and clay brick promenade includes lookout platforms with information signs and sightseeing benches providing views of the community and the river activity.
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Saskatoon
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The boardwalk and dirt trails follow along the shores of Somenos Lake and the marsh. The highlights located in the wetland marsh include Drinkwater Dock, the Ducks Unlimited Nesting Area, the Garry Oak Protected Area and Watt's Walk .
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Duncan
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Captain James Cook Historic Site, perched on Crow Hill, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland is where you will find the Captain James Cook Monument. Captain James Cook Historic Site in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
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Corner Brook