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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Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park is a beautiful sandy beach with boardwalk trails protecting the sand dunes and providing easy access to the beach. Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park is a 747 hectare (1845 acre) park featuring a 1.5 kilometre sandy and pebbled beach. Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cole Harbour Heritage Park is a 162 hectare (400 acre) activity park highlighted by a network of 7 recreation trails totaling 22+ kilometres. Cole Harbour Heritage Park in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia,
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is best known for its beautiful scenery, Acadian and Boreal forests, rugged cliffs, wildlife viewing opportunities (especially moose), Ingonish Beach, and the 26 hiking trails.
Point Enragee Lighthouse is located on the northwest point of Cheticamp Island highlighted by the Point Enrageee Lighthouse. Point Enragee Lighthouse in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cheticamp Island Beach is a beautiful 1.5 kilometre sandy and pebbled beach on the Cape Breton Trail in the community of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cheticamp Island Beach in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cabot Trail is a very popular sightseeing highway located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Egypt Falls (aka Pipers Glen Falls or Appin Falls) is one of the more challenging short hiking trails (2 kilometre return) and the finest cascading waterfall in the region around Baddeck, NS, Canada. Egypt Falls in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
Bras d'Or Lake is an inland lake in the middle of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The lake is a mixture of fresh and sea water connected by channels to the Atlantic Ocean. Bras d'Or Lake in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada.
