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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Some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, sightseeing, beachcombing, swimming and hiking. There is a short hiking trail following the shoreline exploring through trees leading from the parking lot to the day use area.
Stewart Canyon Trail is situated in the Lake Minnewanka region of the Banff National Park located northeast of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The Stewart Canyon Trail leads to a secluded, deep gorge canyon with white water rapids, polished boulders and high canyon walls.
The park is home to many attractions and exhibits too. There is plenty to see outside and inside. Outside there is a monument, a statue, a railway car and some real unique structures like the Dawson Creek Station Museum and Art Gallery buildings.
Gun Lake is a large lake attracting allot of attention. The lake is popular for fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing, boating, jet boating and water skiing. Many of the local cabins on the lake have private piers with many water toys.
There is a sandy beach with large driftwood logs scattered along the coastline. There is a campground. Pachena Bay Beach enjoys many including camping, beachcombing, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, picnicking and hiking.
The 1 1/2 hour return hike starts opposite the Anvil Trail - Mariners Point Parking Lot found on Hwy 16 south of the Naikoon Park Headquarters. The Anvil Trail parking lot is a treat as it is right on the ocean providing fantastic views of Mariners Point!
Kasan First Nation Village in Old Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit with the history, art and culture of the Gitxsan First Nation people.
The park is well known for its many activities, lakes, flowering meadows, camping opportunities and beautiful scenery. Garibaldi Provincial Park is best known for its 90+ kilometres of hiking and backpacking trails.
Silverton Falls hike is a short 1.8km trail with 111m elevation gain. Featuring a nice forest hike, mountain views, and a 50 meter tall narrow waterfall. Located in beautiful Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
