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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Terra Nova National Park is Canada's most easterly National Park. And for many who explore the park one can enjoy adventures on land and on sea. Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada.
Old Days Pond Boardwalk is a 1 kilometre boardwalk trail which circles around a community pond in Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada. Old Days Pond Boardwalk in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada.
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site is a 1843 stone lighthouse tower which rises out from the centre of a two story wooden building located on the northern tip of the Bonavista Peninsula in Newfoundland.
Dungeon Provincial Park is a large sinkhole with two sea caves, "holes in the wall", carved out by the waves and winds of time. Dungeon Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada.
John Chabot Monument is in recognition of the site where the explorer named John Chabot first discovered North America. John Chabot Monument in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada.
Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park is a beautiful sandy beach located in a protective cove. Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
Cataracts Provincial Park is a waterfall experience while exploring a crazy twisting boardwalk trail with stairs before visiting a lookout with views of the falls. Cataracts Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve is a 64 km² reserve located on the southwest tip of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and home to one of North America's largest seabird colonies.
Heritage Walking Trail and Boardwalk is an ideal walking and recreation pathway which tours the waterfront of the community of Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada. Heritage Walking Trails and Boardwalk in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.
