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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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Kicking Horse on the mountain is a full service village. The services include restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, rental shops, gift stores, tours and plenty of accommodations. Accommodations include vacation homes, chalets, cottages hotels and resorts.
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Golden
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A swimming and picnicking fresh water lake destination park on Graham Island, in between Masset Village and Port Clements Village. It is a popular destination to relax, swim, picnic, play in the sand, kayak or canoe.
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Highway 16
Port Clements
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Decorating the paths are many sightseeing benches which come in handy when birding or listening to the many song birds which frequent the park. Amenities in the Sunnidale Park include a large children's playground, pit toilets, parking lot, off leash dog area and the Dorian Parker Centre.
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Sunnidale Road
Barrie
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Panmure Island Park, Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI parks, trails, campgrounds, tours, guides and vacations.
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Hwy 347
Gaspereaux
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A paved 550 metre walkway follows the banks of the river leading to exhibits including a tug boat, sculpture, monument and railroad train.
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Syndicate Avenue
Thunder Bay
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The Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area is currently the largest freshwater protected area in the country and throughout the world. It is also home to the largest freshwater fish breeding in Canada called the lake sturgeon and the site of 6 lighthouses.
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Parkview Lake is a small lake surrounded by green space with some trees. The lake park includes some paved trails. Popular for dog walking, birding and picnicking.
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59 Ave. & 36 Street
Lloydminster
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The Galloping Goose Trail is a very popular route for adventures and activities like hiking, biking, rollerblading and horseback riding. There are large sections of the trail which are paved and, therefore, are very wheelchair and baby stroller friendly.
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Victoria
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Little Mountain Park is a sightseeing hiking destination with a network of trails exploring fields, forests and views overlooking the community of Salmon Arm, BC, Canada and Shuswap Lake.
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Salmon Arm