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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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Martha Creek Provincial Park is a destination park. Some of the activities enjoyed when visiting in the park include boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping and picnics. Some stay for a few days in the campground, while others enjoy the lake activities and day use facilities.
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Highway 23 N
Revelstoke
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Hector Heritage Quay is home to an exact replica of the 1773 Ship Hector. The story goes this ship brought over the first new Canadians from Scotland. Hector Heritage Quay in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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33 Caladh Ave
Pictou
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Old Growth Alley interpretive route is a difficult trail located along Highway 16, a few minutes south of Crow's Nest store
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Prospector Trail in Fred Henne Territorial Park, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada is an easy going, 4 kilometre, 2 hour loop trail exploring and learning about the rocks of the Canadian Shield and the lives of miners.
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Hwy #3
Yellowknife
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Comeau's Hill Beach is a beautiful sandy beach (often with small crowds) situated in a protective cove with views of the Tusket Islands in the far distance. Comeau's Hill Beach in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Melbourne Rd
Yarmouth
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Chief Whitecap Park is a recreation area best known for its hiking trails and off leash dog areas. The park enjoys some of the best off leash areas in the region, as well as, some of the more natural hiking trails in the Meewasin Valley.
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Saskatoon
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Charlie Hartie Creek is a short out and back trail located at the top of 6th street, off 1st Ave.
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1st Ave
Queen Charlotte
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Corner Brook Stream Trail is a 7 kilometre sightseeing trail network which explores the community of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. Corner Brook Stream Trail in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
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O'Connell Drive
Corner brook
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The Forks National Historic Site is a 9 acre park with open green space , interpretive displays, and sculptures situated next to The Forks Market Plaza, Johnston Terminal and Festival Park, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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25 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg