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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Thompson Waterfall Trail is a short 1.4 kilometre loop trail leading to a waterfall on the Blaeberry River. At the 900 metre point is the location of the waterfall.
Service Park in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada is an elevated park located in the centre of the commercial district of Prince Rupert, BC. The park sits on a hillside on Fulton Street surrounded by floral gardens, protected by Totem Poles and dissected by a paved walking path.
The Johnston Canyon Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park. This is an easy and well marked trail. The reward to work ratio on this trail is high. Hikers will reach the Lower Falls after 1.1km and the Upper Falls after 3km.
Redberry Lake is a birdwatching wilderness destination with over 200 local and migrating bird species sighted including songbirds, shore birds, predator birds and waterfowl. The parkland is a World Biosphere Reserve.
A short well-maintained walking trail explores a canyon of trees, some standing and some not, while crossing foot bridges before connecting to a viewing deck looking up at the falls.
The Beaver Lodge Forest Lands (BLFL) is an adventure destination located in the community of Campbell River, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The BLFL is a highly used trail network enjoyed by hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
Mavillette Beach Provincial Park is a 1.5 kilometre long sandy beach, surrounded by sand dunes and boardwalk paths. Mavillette Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Chief Whitecap Park is a recreation area best known for its hiking trails and off leash dog areas. The park enjoys some of the best off leash areas in the region, as well as, some of the more natural hiking trails in the Meewasin Valley.
