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 features of Garrow Park include hiking trails, a sandy beach, day use picnic tables, BBQ pits, playground, dock, tennis courts, change rooms, washrooms, grass lawns and a large parking lot.
Patricia Lake Is an activity, recreation and historic destination near the community of Jasper, Alberta, Canada in the Jasper National Park. The lake is a natural attraction set in an aspen forest under the slopes of Pyramid Mountain (2762 metres) next to Pyramid Lake.
Frank Slide is a historical sightseeing destination located near the community of Frank in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada. The slide is a historical natural disaster which was recognized in 1977 as a Provincial Historical Site.
Saskatoon Natural Grasslands is a 14 hectare (34 acre) parkland consisting of protected Saskatchewan native grasslands and hiking trails. It is home to the Prairie Nature Centre. Located south of Saskatoon.
Fort Carlton Provincial Park is a historical destination consisting of a resurrected Hudson Bay Company fur trading post. There are interpretive guides, a gift shop, artifacts, exhibits, a tipi village and interpretive hiking trails.
Exploring along the Millennium Walkway, visiting on the waterfront, is an ideal way to sightsee in the community of Whitehorse while enjoying some great views of the mighty Yukon River.
The Umfreville Trail is a paved pathway measuring about 8 kilometers long. The trail network is lined with large grassy lawns, lakeshore and forests of balsam, birch, spruce and white and red pine trees.
Battlefords Goose Project is a 127 acre man made wetland located next to the boreal forest and prairie grasslands. There are walking trails and a birdwatching tower.
