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 Balancing Rock Trail is a short 2 kilometre hike follows a dirt, earthy single-track path up the slopes of Mt. Creston via switchbacks, eventually, leading to a viewpoint, Ralph's Bridge, balancing rock and a small waterfall.
The wooden fort consisted of sleeping quarters, a guard room, storage sheds and horse stables. The purpose of the fort was to investigate and get rid of the whisky traders who had set up shop in the region.
The community park is a managed forest measuring 6 hectares (15 acres). Throughout the park there are large grass lawns, a playground and some recreation trails popular for hiking and mountain biking.
Main-A-Dieu Beach is a 1 kilometre long beach accompanied by an extensive boardwalk trail raised over the seagrass covered sand dunes with lookout points. Main-A-Dieu Beach in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The 5100 hectare Tunkwa Provincial Park consists of 3 campgrounds, an extensive trail system and two main lakes - Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes. The park is a summer destination for all who enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, atving, motor biking, birdwatching, mountain biking and horseback riding
Duck Mountain Provincial Park and the Duck Mountain Provincial Forest Site are two natural wilderness backcountry areas located in the Swan Valley - just south of the community of Swan River, Manitoba, Canada.
Canmore's Grassi Lakes Trail is a 4 kilometre loop hiking route providing views of waterfalls, turquoise spring fed lakes, pictographs and the community of Canmore. The trail was made popular by and dedicated to, long time local resident, Lawrence Grassi.
The park is recreation destination and a children's park, as well as, a destination for community facilities. Activities enjoyed include walking, dog walking, swimming and biking.
Discover Charleston Lake Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada—a top destination for backcountry hiking and camping. Explore trails like Tallow Rock Bay and Blue Mountain, enjoy secluded campsites, paddle across scenic lakes, and sleep in rustic cabins or yurts. Perfect for families and nature lovers
