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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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Hyla Park Nature Preserve, Fredericton, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB parks, trails, wetlands, marsh, and more
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150 Greenwood Dr
Fredericton
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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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Fort Point Lighthouse and museum in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure while exploring Liverpool, NS near the community of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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21 Fort Lane
Liverpool
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King’s Cove Trail is located in the town of Harry's Harbour, Nfld, Canada. The 5 kilometre hike follows a dirt path before connecting to some great beaches. King’s Cove Trail in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Harry's Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada.
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Highway 391
Harry's Harbour
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The Kumdis River Trail is located north east of Port Clements, adjacent the Kumdis River Bridge.
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Highway 16
Port Clements
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Spirit Lake Trail should take between 1.5 to 2.5 hours to complete. The trail is well maintained and ends with a loop around the lake.
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The trail is a short 750 metre elevation hiking trail leading to a viewpoint overlooking the Stewart River wetland. This Devil's Elbow region is part of the Na-cho Nyak Dun First Nation Traditional Territory.
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Silver Trail
Mayo
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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.
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Zobnick Rd
Smithers
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Cataracts Provincial Park is a waterfall experience while exploring a crazy twisting boardwalk trail with stairs before visiting a lookout with views of the falls. Cataracts Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
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