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 burial grounds are the resting place for many of the First Nations people who first inhabited the island. Standing tall, marking many of the grave sites, are a number of ceremonial Totem Poles. Some of which are very old, faded and have fallen to the ground - some say, they are returning back
Waldie Island Trail explores the north shore of the Columbia River, located in the community of Castlegar, BC, Canada. Established in 1996, the hiking and walking trail is part of a protected Blue Heron bird sanctuary known as the Waldie Island Heron Reserve.
Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a serene escape into an untouched rainforest filled with waterfalls, wildlife, and West Coast charm. Tucked just minutes away from downtown Vancouver, this park offers one of the best hiking experiences in the region.
Hartley Lake is a recreation lake in the backcountry forests located north of the community of Fernie, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The small lake is a popular destination for fishing and camping.
Kickininee Provincial Park is a 49 hectare park on the shores of Okanagan Lake, between Penticton and Summerland, consisting of 3 small separate pebbled beach parks named the Kickininee, Soorimpt and Pyramid.
Crest Creek Cragg is a rock climbing destination located east of the community of Gold River, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada. The local climbing communities maintain and review the climbing routes on a regular basis. Routes include some expert climbs for the daring and some easy routes for the begin
The Kluane National Park and Reserve is "THE" adventure park in the Yukon Territori, Canada. The wilderness park is a recreation destination for a mecca of year round outdoor activities. It is home to many species of wildlife, flora and fauna. It is a land full of mountains, lakes, rivers, forests,
