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 Air Park is a main community park and walking pathway in the center of the Comox Valley located on the banks of the Courtenay River Estuary near the communities of Courtenay and Comox, BC, Canada. Exploring the estuary is a very popular paved pathway used for hiking, jogging, rollerblading,
Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary in Confederation Park is where many visitors start their exploring hiking, birding, picnicking and sightseeing when visiting Cranbrook, BC
The Range Lake Trail is a 1.2 kilometre one-way trail following the northern shore of Range Lake. The route is a multi use route visited for hiking, birdwatching in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
Howe Creek Trail in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada is an easy grade walking route wandering among a forest of trees, exploring alongside a creek while experiencing the side streets of the community.
The 4.5 one-way kilometre trail is considered an easy-going, level recreation trail following the shores of Kelly Lake. Most of the trail follows a gravel and dirt path with some sections of boardwalk.
Fish Creek Park is a community recreation destination exploring along three paved and gravel paths through a very well maintained demonstration forest on the banks of Fish Creek.
Cameron Lake is a well maintained sub alpine lake situated at an elevation of 1646 meters (5400 ft). The lake is located at the end of the 16 kilometre Akamina Parkway. The parkway itself is a sightseeing adventure.
The Marshall School Historic Site is marked by a ceremonial cairn and dedication plaque. The monument marks the spot where a 1912 school house once stood.
The collection of parks and urban forests cover over 7400 hectares of land, measuring over 25 kilometres long. The valley of forest and parks is recognized as the largest continuous parkland in Canada.
