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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The 21 hectare park is located just south of the Babine Mountains Provincial Park. In 1967 the park was created because of discovery of fossils embedded in the rock on the east side of Dawson Creek.
The Columbia Icefield - located south of the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada - is the most visited glacier attraction in the Jasper National Park. The Columbia Icefield is a sightseeing destination popular for activities like wildlife sightings, all terrain tours and guided ice hiking tours.
Devil’s Punchbowl Falls is a ribbon waterfall, 37 meters high and 3 meters wide. The Punchbowl is a significant geological formation carved by the swirling action of glacial melt water 10-12,000 years ago. There is a great viewing platform and hiking area.
French Fort Cove Park and Trail in Miramichi, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning NB parks, trails, attractions, tours, guides, and more.
The 5,157 hectare forest research park is used for educational programs catering to local groups, schools and students attending the University of BC. It is also open to the public who wish to explore and hike the many trails in the forest.
The park is a wilderness community park located in Delta, BC, Canada. In the middle of the park is an open meadow and day use picnic site. Exploring the park are 11 kilometres of wilderness trails popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Jack Point/Biggs Park is located near Duke Point. Hiking trails exploring beaches and forests. Good views of islands and the city of Nanaimo. Access off of the Duke Point Ferry Rd.
