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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The Riverwalk Promenades are located in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The entire riverwalk experience involves exploring two river pathways. One is called the Red Riverwalk Trail and it follows the banks of the Red River and the other, called the Assiniboine Riverwalk Trail.
The Sprockids Park covers over 14 km of trails (8.4 Mi.) with roots, jumps, ramps, teeter-bars and downhill. Mountain biking is a very popular activity on the Sunshine Coast.
Sproat Lake is a recreation lake located west of the community of Port Alberni, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The park is easily accessable therefore it is a very popular park in the summer months for swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, wind surfing and water skiing.
The Tonquin Valley is a prime adventure destination located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The Tonquin Valley is most popular for activities like hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing and rock climbing in the summer months and cross country skiing
The Gabriel Dumont Park was created to celebrate the culture and traditions of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is designed in a First Nation Metis theme with sculptures, statues and monuments located throughout the park.
Wentworth Park is an urban park and a gathering place for many. The park centres around a pond popular for birds highlighted by a water fountain. Wentworth Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The white sandy beach in the Fred Henne Day Use Area of the park is THE gathering spot during the summer months in Yellowknife. There is a playground, change rooms, washrooms, picnic tables, a group picnic shelter, sitting benches, boat launch, firewood, fresh water taps and Long Lake Beach.
The Dezadeash River Trail is located in the Kluane National Park and Reserve near the community of Haines Junction, Yukon Territories, Canada. The trail explores along the banks of the river providing a good opportunity for birdwatching, wildlife sightings and plenty of mountain scenery.
