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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Sicamous Riverfront Nature Park is located next to Shuswap Lake in the community of Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. The easy grade walking and hiking trails meander through a forest following the shores of Eagle River.
An easy 2.3 km loop trail around the stunning Chinook Lake in the Crowsnest Pass of Alberta, Canada. Featuring mountain scenery, wildflowers, a pristine lake, wooden boardwalks, and some great bird watching opportunities.
Wide open sandy, pebbled beaches spilling over with driftwood along the northern coastline of Graham Island. North Beach makes up a big portion of the 100s of kms of beaches available to explore in the Naikoon Provincial Park.
Dartmouth Waterfront Trail is a 3 kilometre one way trail exploring the waterfront of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Dartmouth Waterfront Trail in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Marina Park walking pathways lead to attractions like the old CN Train, art sculptures and a skateboard and BMX Park. Decorating the paths and park with colors are an assortment of flower gardens, grass lawns and flags waving in the breeze.
Mount Cain is North Vancouver Island's year round recreation mountain destination in British Columbia, Canada. Activites enjoyed inlcude downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing in the winter. Hiking and mountain biking are enjoyed in the summer.
Connaught Hill Park is a community park situated on the top of a hill in the centre of the community. The beautifully landscaped park provides 360 degree views of the community and of Fraser River.
