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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 8 kilometre (5 mile) one-way (16 km return) hiking trail connects hikers to the 60 metre high (200 feet) Cape Split sightseeing cliffs overlooking Minas Basin. Cape Split Hiking Trail in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure near Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Cape Split Rd
Scots 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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Waterfront park is an ideal destination for birdwatching, picnicking and for watching marine traffic come and go. The park is centrally located in the community, close to restaurants and shops, making it a good starting location for a self guided tour of the community.
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Comox
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Riverside Park Trail, Campbelltown, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB. The Riverside Park is a memorial park displaying the history of the "Battle of the Restigouche".
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Water Street
Campbelltown
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Arisaig Provincial Park is best known as a fossil destination for geology buffs. Some fossils are easily visible in the rock, while others can be discovered during a search.
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5704 Highway #245
Antigonish
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Mapleton Park in Moncton, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning NB parks, trails, wetlands, nature parks, and more.
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610 Mapleton Road
Moncton
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Graham Park is a small popular park for families with small children located in Toronto Ontario Canada. Located just off of Saint Clair Avenue West, the park features a playground and benches to relax.
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11 Atlas Ave.
Saint Clair Ave. West
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Glacier Gulch Trail in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada can be a muddy, steep hiking experience navigating rock cliffs and the muddy slopes up to the glacier on Hudson Bay Mountain. From the glacier, the views open right up looking out over the surrounding valley and providing views of Hudson Bay
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Glacier Gulch Road
Smithers
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Confederation Trail, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI like hiking, biking, cycling, snowmobiling, xc skiing and snowshoeing.
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Charlottetown