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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New Brunswick Canada parks, trails, beaches, and historic places published by Canadian Travel Influencers while exploring Atlantic Canada.
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Cobequid Trail
Cobequid Trail is a 18+ kilometre recreation trail exploring the Truro Marsh and over 300 acres of farmland in Colchester County. Cobequid Trail in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read more919 Shore Road
Nearby Community: Truro
Canso Causeway
Along the Canso Canal is a pedestrian causeway used for walking, sightseeing and for shore fishing. Canso Causeway in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read moreHighway 104
Nearby Community: Port Hawkesbury
Hector Heritage Quay
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.
Read more33 Caladh Ave
Nearby Community: Pictou
Riverfront Trail System
Riverfront Trail System is a 6 kilometre recreation trail following an old rail line along the banks of the East River in New Glascow, Nova Scotia, Canada. Riverfront Trail System in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near New Glascow, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read moreTerrace Street
Nearby Community: New Glascow
Waterside Beach Provincial Park
The 95.71 hectre (236.5 acre) Waterside Beach Provincial Park entertains smaller crowds there is one of the more private beach experiences in the region. Waterside Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near New Glascow, Nova Scotia.
Read more649 R. Grant Road
Nearby Community: Caribou River
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park is a popular 2 kilometre long sandy beach fronting the Northumberland Strait located near Merigomish, NS. Melmerby Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure while exploring near the community of New Glascow.
Read more6380 Little Harbour Rd
Nearby Community: Merigomish
Big Island Beach
Big Island Beach is a long white and pebbled beach stretching for kilometres fronting Northumberland Strait and looking out across at Prince Edward Island, Canada. A top sightseeing beach while exploring near New Glascow, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read more2212-2266 Big Island Beach Road
Nearby Community: Miragomish
Fort Edward National Historic Site
The fort played a role during the Seven Years’ War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Today, Fort Edward National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and historic sightseeing adventure while exploring near the community of Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read more67 Fort Edward Street
Nearby Community: Windsor
Cape Split Hiking Trail
The 8 kilometre (5 mile) one-way (16 km return) hiking trail connects hikers to the 60 metre high (200 feet) Cape Split sightseeing cliffs overlooking Minas Basin. Cape Split Hiking Trail in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure near Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Read moreCape Split Rd
Nearby Community: Scots Bay
