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Parks, Trails and Places to Explore in Canada

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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Alberta

Alberta Parks & Trails

British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails

Manitoba

Saskatchewan Parks & Trails

New Brunswick

New Brunswick Canada parks, trails, beaches, and historic places published by Canadian Travel Influencers while exploring Atlantic Canada.

Newfoundland Parks

Newfoundland Parks, Trails & Places

Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Parks & Trails

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Parks & Trails

Nunavut

Nunavut Parks & Trails

Ontario

Ontario Parks & Trails

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Parks & Trails

Quebec Parks

Quebec Parks & Trails

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Parks & Trails

Yukon

Yukon Parks & Trails
keatsisland
The 8 square kilometres (3 square miles) Keats Island is a hiking, biking, kayaking and boating rural island with many hidden bays for moorage and hiking trails to explore.
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Gibsons
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Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park is home to hiking, great fishing, wildlife sightseeing, and a quiet camping spot only a 30 minute drive from downtown Merritt BC. Scenic views of rolling grasslands and dry open forest surround the sparkling turquoise waters.
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Bates Road
Merritt
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Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River featuring three man-made ponds, a regional pathway, and numerous wildlife, waterfowl and wildflowers to experience. The park reflects the preservation of wildlife habitat and ecosystem for everyone to enjoy.
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67 Riverview Dr. S.E.
Calgary
laycockpark
Laycock Park is located along the Nose Creek regional pathway system in the community of Thorncliffe/Greenview
Hours: 5am - 11pm
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5979 6 Street NE
Calgary
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Parc de la Chute-Montmorency offers spectacular views of the towering Montmorency Falls from hiking trails, panoramic stairs, a suspension bridge, cable car, zip line, and the Via Ferrata climbing route. Located just 12 km from the heart of Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
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2490 Ave Royale, Quebec City, Quebec, G1C 1S1
Quebec City
lastspikemonument
The Last Spike historic site is the feature attraction located at a major rest stop located on the Trans Canada Highway, east of Sicamous BC and west of Revelstoke, BC. Marking the historic event is a large stone monument accompanied by a rail car.
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Trans Canada Highway
Sicamous
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Lewis Park is a small community park located in the community of Courtenay. Two large Totem Poles mark the entrance of the park. Large grass lawns, baseball diamonds, skateboard park, some sitting benches, a playground, spray park, picnic tables and a pool.
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Courtenay
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The World's Largest Sausage statue can be found in Mundare, Alberta, Canada! Under an hour drive east from Edmonton.
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4916 53 Ave, Mundare, AB T0B 3H0
Mundare, Alberta
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The Hagwilget Canyon Bridge is a sightseeing spectacle that some miss unfortunately when touring, because they did not know it existed near the Village of New Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. The bridge is a spectacular viewing area for overseeing the Hagwilget Canyon and the Bulkley River.
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Highway 62
New Hazelton