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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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Carcross Desert is a 260 hectare desert referred to as "The World's Smallest Desert " popular for sightseeing, offroading, hiking, sandboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling
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South Klondike Highway
Carcross
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Peggy's Point Lighthouse is by far one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada.
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Peggys Point Rd
Peggy's Cove
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A full day or a multi day wilderness hike exploring forests, lakes, creeks and meadows in the backcountry wilderness regions near the community.
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Kluskus Forest Service Road
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The small park is located on Kenney Dam Road and overlooks the high banks of Stoney Creek protected by two towering Totem Poles.
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Kenney Dam Road
Vanderhoof
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Canada's newest territory, Nunavut is a uniquely wild land where you can enjoy austere natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
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The Nastawgan Trails consists of many large parcels of land and interconnected waterways maintained for the enjoyment of non motorized adventures. The wilderness areas are explored via a collection of hiking trails and a vast network of canoe routes measuring over 2400+ kilometres.
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Temagami
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Mount Tzouhalem is a sightseeing hiking trail leading to fabulous views of the Cowichan Valley. The mountain trail is located east of the community of Duncan, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Duncan
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Bluey Lake recreation site is located less than 43 kms from downtown Merritt BC. Making this an ideal destination camping, fishing, water activities for all ages. With crystal clear blue water surrounded by Douglas Fir trees brings visitors every year to play and relax at this scenic lake.
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The Fossil Hill Trail is a 3 kilometre one-way, single track, hiking path exploring the many rocky outcrops of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy. The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy was created so to protect the land and wildlife of the Niagara Escarpment.
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New England Road
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