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Parks, Trails and Places to Explore in Canada

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.

Select a Canadian Province or Territory to Explore Parks in Canada.

British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails
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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.
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Highway 430
Corner Brook
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Bertram Creek Regional Park is a popular recreation destination on the shores of Okanagan Lake popular for swimming, water sports, canoeing, boating, hiking, community events, bird watching and wildlife viewing.
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Kelowna
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Petroglyph Park is historic park located in the community of Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The 2 hectare park is the site of prehistoric carvings and provides many opportunities for good marine views.
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Nanaimo
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Lizard Lake Nature Trail is a BC Forest Recreation Site ideal for wilderness camping, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, sightseeing, and wildlife watching.
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Harris Creek Main FSR (Forest Service Road)
Port Renfrew
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Deas Island Regional Park is a sightseeing destination, historic site near the community of Delta in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Deas Island Road
Delta
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Halifax Public Gardens is a 6 hectare (17 acre) Victorian-era floral exhibit first established in 1867 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Spring Garden Rd.
Halifax
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Riverdale Park East is a popular park in east Toronto, Ontario, Canada featuring picturesque views of the city and which allows for both summer and winter activities.
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550 Broadview Ave.
Riverdale, Toronto
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Keeha Bay Trail is a short, but difficult hike through mud, around swamps and over deadfall trees. The 3.2 kilometre one way route explores a west coast rainforest leading to a large sandy beach, crashing waves, jagged cliffs, caves and mounds of driftwood logs.
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Bamfield
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Some of the more popular activities enjoyed on the trails in the summer months include mountain biking, hiking, birdwatching and horseback riding. And in the winter months the backcountry trails in the Turtle Mountains are popular for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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