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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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Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB parks, trails, beaches, and more.
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1600 Saint Mary's Street
Fredericton
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Harbour Passage Trail in Saint John, NB is a popular walking and sightseeing trail on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning things to do in New Brunswick parks, trails, and more.
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1 Market Square
Saint John
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Bicentennial Trail is a recreation trail popular for mountain biking and hiking in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. The trail was constructed to celebrate the Bicentennial of the community of Rocky Mountain House.
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Rocky Mountain House
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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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The Desolation Sound marine route is located on the inside passage between central Vancouver Island and British Columbia mainland in Canada. Desolation Sound Marine Park is one of the largest coastal marine parks in North America. It is a very popular long haul, multi-day adventure route attracting
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In 1979 the United Nations recognized the Dinosaur Provincial Park as a World Heritage Site. So much so , that 81 square kilometres of the heritage park is a natural preserve so to protect the fossil finds in the park. Access is by tour group only.
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Brooks
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Ramsden Park is one of the largest public parks in downtown, Toronto, Ontario, which can be easily accessed by public transit.
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1020 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 1P7
Downtown Toronto
Beaver Creek Conservation Area is a popular destination for wildlife sightings and outdoor adventures during the summer months like hiking, birdwatching, picnicking, horseback riding and canoeing. During the winter some trai
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Saskatoon
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Irving Arboretum, Bouctouche, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in NB parks, trails, beaches, historic sites, and more.
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52 Couvent Way
Bouctouche