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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Travelers enjoy both land and water eco systems when exploring in the Lake Superior Provincial Park. On Lake Superior there are groups of islands, hidden bays, beaches and First Nation pictographs. On land there are rocky canyons, towering cliffs, waterfalls, white water rivers, rolling hills and fo
The Haynes Point Provincial Park is situated on a spit surrounded by sandy beaches, a lake and wetlands popular for swimming, sun bathing, boating, camping, hiking and fishing.
The Watchtower Trail is a long day hike or backpacking adventure located in the Jasper National Park near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The route is in the Maligne Mountain Range region of the park exploring along Watchtower Creek.
Canoeing on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park is an iconic Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. Highlights include high mountain peaks, glaciers, stunning views, pristine wilderness and one of the most photographed places in Canada, Spirit Island.
The Sheep Mountain Lookout adventure consists of a short walking trail and a wooden viewing platform. Stairs from the trail lead up onto the elevated viewing deck. On the viewing platform are benches for seating. Views are far reaching and it is very wise to bring along some binoculars.
Diefenbaker Home is a heritage museum attraction in the community of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. The museum was once the home of John Diefenbaker who was Canada's 13th Prime Minister between the years of 1957 to 1963.
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.
Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a serene escape into an untouched rainforest filled with waterfalls, wildlife, and West Coast charm. Tucked just minutes away from downtown Vancouver, this park offers one of the best hiking experiences in the region.
