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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.

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British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails
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Heritage Park on the waterfront in the Village of Manitowaning is popular for activities such as swimming, picnicking, boating and sightseeing. The beach is small, yet well maintained with a floating dock for people who enjoy a good swim.
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Hwy #6
Manitowaning
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The Rose Swanson Mountain Trail is a moderate hike offering scenic views along the way and views overlooking the Spallumcheen Valley.
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Point Prim Lighthouse, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI parks, trails, lighthouses, tours, guides and vacations.
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2147 Point Prim Rd
Wood Islands
A loop trail system. Great for hikers and mountain bikers. Access in Qualicum Bay off of Hwy 19A onto Lions Way.
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Qualicum
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The Big Fiddle is the largest in the world standing at about 18.2 metres tall (60 feet). The Big Fiddle in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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74 Esplanade Street
Sydney
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Rotary Park is situated on the hill north of Memorial Drive and east of Centre Street in the northeast. At the south end of Rotary Park is a beautiful vantage point called Jim Fish Ridge. Named for Jim Fish, a long-time parks visionary and supporter.
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617 1 St. N.E.
Calgary
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park (also referred to as Dingle Park) is a 38 hectare (95 acre) historical and recreational urban park created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of representative government in Nova Scotia.
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Dingle Road
Halifax
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The highlights of the 428 hectare (1057 acres) park are the plunging waterfalls on the Englehart River, the hiking trails and the blooming wildflower meadow during the spring season.
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Kap Kig a Wan Road
Englehart
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The O'Brien Provincial Park is best known as a popular picnic retreat, natural wilderness area and easy access point for the fishing the Wapiti River for trout, arctic grayling, pike and walleye.
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Grande Prairie