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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Strathcona Provincial Park is British Columbia, Canada's oldest park and Vancouver Island's biggest park measuring 202,342 hectares (500,000 acres). Strathcona Provincial Park is a year round destination park on the island. It has rivers, lakes, mountains, meadows, forests and plenty of wildlife.
Kings Castle Provincial Park, Murray River, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI parks, trails, and playgrounds.
The park covers over 31 hectares and is a very popular destination during the peak summer months for boating, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and fishing.
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.
Cadboro-Gyro Park is an oceanside park in the district of Saanich, a municipality in the Greater Victoria regional district. The park is known for its unique climbing sculptures, sandy beach with boat launch, picnic area and tennis courts. It is ideal for families, picnics and swimming.
The Smithers Community Forest enjoys an interpretive nature loop trail that explores different ecological habitats and leads to the Pine Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails neighboring the Ski Smithers Ski Hill.
Kager Lake Trail is a year-round, easy grade trail system located at the base of Boer Mountain connecting Kager, Long and Slug Lakes popular for (hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, horseback riding, birdwatching, ATV and snowmobiles.
Hiawatha Highlands Wilderness Preserve is a recreation, activity and sightseeing destination located near the community of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada popular for mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, picnicking, swimming, xc skiing, snowshoeing.
