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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Covering over 2000 hectares, the Cranbrook Community Forest trail system is a popular place for hikers, mountain bikers, joggers and walkers in the summer. During the winter the trails become cross country ski trails.
The park enjoys wide open grass lawns and groves of trees providing shelter. The park facilities include picnic tables, sitting benches, BBQ pits, picnic shelters, playground, off leash dog park and some washrooms.
The O'Brien Provincial Park is best known as a popular picnic retreat, natural wilderness area and easy access point for the fishing the Wapiti River for trout, arctic grayling, pike and walleye.
The Chimney Trail is an educational interpretive walking trail located on the shores of the North Saskatchewan River at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Pioneer Park is influenced by a railroad theme. Onsite is a few railway cars on display dedicated to the railway of old. And from the sandy beach one can see in the distance the CN Railway Bridge crossing the river.
The Marshall School Historic Site is marked by a ceremonial cairn and dedication plaque. The monument marks the spot where a 1912 school house once stood.
Mark Creek Nature Trail is an easy going 12 kilometre hiking and biking nature trail connecting Kimberley, BC with Marysville, BC in the Kootenays. The highlight of the trail is the 30 metre Marysville Falls.
Waterfront Boardwalk, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your Adventure Travel Guide for planning activities in PEI parks, trails, campgrounds, tours, guides and vacations.
Lepreau Falls Provincial Park is an all season waterfall destination for seasonal adventure travel enthusiasts who enjoy easy access scenery, hiking trail and sightseeing.
