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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A long haul, one-way 15 kilometre backpacking, horseback riding, xc skiing and mountain biking wilderness route following the same historical footsteps as the Carrier First Nation People.
A 2 kilometre wilderness hiking trail located east of Bella Coola and Hagensborg, BC. The hiking route is dedicated to a local artist named Carl Medby, who during the 1930s would hike the trail to various points to paint.
A group of islands and islets located off the coast of Bamfield. The islands are visited by sailboats, kayakers and boaters. Islands are best accessed from East Bamfield near Port Desire. A preferred destination ideal for overnight kayaking adventure tours with plenty of availabl
The highlights of Roesland attract people to the park. Some of the highlights include Row House (the museum), the hiking trail to the tip of Roe Islet (amazing marine views) and the hiking trail to Roe Lake located above Shingle Bay.
The Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada has become the most popular year round outdoor climbing region in Canada for beginners and intermediate climbers.
Cape Forchu Lighthouse is the first lighthouse of its type, called "applecore", lighthouse. It is definitely a different style of lighthouse from most on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Cape Forchu Lighthouse in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Madelay Lake Trail located near Whistler, BC, Canada is a high elevation hiking trail exploring the alpine mountains surrounded by thick forests, waterfalls and wildlife. The single track trail follows along an earthy path navigating many switchbacks, side stepping over tree roots, deadfall tress...
Petis Témis Interprovincial Linear Park Trail, Edmundston, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide. Petis Témis Interprovincial Linear Park is a 134 kilometre trail following the banks of the Madawaska River and the shores of Lake Témiscouata.
Riverside Park is a veterans memorial park easily located next to the Medicine Hat, Alberta City Hall. The park includes a cenotaph, monuments, some art work and a water fountain.
