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 9 or so kilometre trail connects to numerous waterfalls and 2 magnificent lookouts with views looking out over forests, Green Bay and the Gaff Topsails. Alexander Murray Hiking Trail in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada.
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest is a 54 square kilometre park in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
Silent Witnesses Memorial is the crash site of the Arrow Air flight which departed Cairo, Egypt for Fort Campbell, Kentucky, USA via Cologne Germany and Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Silent Witnesses Memorial is a top thing to do while exploring near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park is a beautiful community park in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada with a 4.5 kilometre boardwalk sightseeing trail. Cobb's Pond Rotary Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.
The park is recognized as a "UNESCO World Heritage Site" and provides some of the most amazing scenery on Canada's eastern coastline. Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
Corner Brook Stream Trail is a 7 kilometre sightseeing trail network which explores the community of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. Corner Brook Stream Trail in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
Captain James Cook Historic Site, perched on Crow Hill, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland is where you will find the Captain James Cook Monument. Captain James Cook Historic Site in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
Blow Me Down Provincial Park is situated on a peninsula on the shores of the Lark and York Harbours. Blow Me Down Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
Barachois Pond Provincial Park is the most popular provincial park in Western Newfoundland measuring 3500 hectares. Barachois Pond Provincial Park in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada.
