Warning: Name field for this section is disabled or deleted. This results in unexpected behaviour!

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
friendlycove
Nootka Island Trail is located on Nootka Island in Nootka Sound off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada near Gold River, BC. Nootka Island is accessed via boarding a walk on only ferry or floatplane which departs from the marina in Gold River or by kayak.
Read more
Gold River, Friendly Cove, Kyuquot
pond-cove-beachbeach320110715_76
Pond Cove Beach and the Brier Island Nature Preserve is a popular long sandy beach and hiking trail destination on Digby Neck. It is a long beach and ideal for beachcombing, especially at low tide.
Read more
Gull Rock Road
Digby
onward_point_trail 005
short 15 minute trail located on Moresby Island near Sandspit explores the forests along the coastline of the island navigating around deadfall and through large trees. The wooded route leads to a look-out peering over Skidegate Inlet with rock cliffs and pulsating surge channels below.
Read more
Sandspit
trail-bridge20110731_47
Cole Harbour Heritage Park is a 162 hectare (400 acre) activity park highlighted by a network of 7 recreation trails totaling 22+ kilometres. Cole Harbour Heritage Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,
Read more
256 Bissett Road
Dartmouth
beachfamily
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.
Read more
Salmon Arm
beach-people20100901_57
Poverty Beach, Murray River, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI parks, trails, guides, tours and vacations.
Read more
229 Poverty Beach Rd
Murray Harbour
ellison
Ellison Provincial Park is situated on the eastern shores of Okanagan Lake and is popular for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and diving.
Read more
25th Ave
Vernon
windermere-waterskiing
Windermere Lake is one of the more popular recreation lakes in the Columbia Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. Popular activities enjoyed at the lake including swimming, canoeing, beachcombing, picnicking, wind surfing, fishing, birding, hiking, sail boarding...
Read more
Invermere
kate_pace_way_north_bay_003
The trail is a combination of paved trails and side roads traveling in a north-south direction measuring 12+ kilometres. The trail is part of the TCT (Trans Canada Trail) system. The recreation trail explores forest, creeks, neighbourhoods and connects with various parks and the waterfront area in
Read more
Main Street
North Bay