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 park is a day use area visited for outdoor activities like canoeing, fishing, swimming, birdwatching and picnicking. The lake and day use area enjoy a good selection of amenities for such a small park. Some of the amenities include a boat launch, picnic tables, fire pit, change rooms, pit toilet
At 21-metres, Webster's Falls is a beautiful tiered waterfall surrounded by manicured parkland and treed trail. Explore it on its own or continue on to nearby Tews Falls and Dundas Peak for a more extensive walk.
Mission Hill Dog Park & Playground in Vernon, BC, is a peaceful, family-friendly space tucked behind Mission Hill Elementary. Featuring a fully fenced off-leash dog area, shaded walking trails, and a separate secure playground with inclusive equipment.
The Willingdon Beach Trail is a 1.2 km trail. The Willingdon Beach Trail has some exposed beach walking opportunities. Willingdon Beach Park has parking, concession stand, museum, waterpark and grassy area.
This is a great activity trail for mountain bikers, off roaders and hikers offering ocean views of Okeover Inlet, Malaspina Peninsula and the Georgia Strait.
Rotary Park is situated on the hill north of Memorial Drive and east of Centre Street in the northeast. At the south end of Rotary Park is a beautiful vantage point called Jim Fish Ridge. Named for Jim Fish, a long-time parks visionary and supporter.
The Missinaibi Provincial Park is recognized as a popular destination for canoeing, boating and backcountry wilderness camping - as well as - for viewing ancient First Nation pictographs
Nicola Lake provides some of the best lake views while traveling the major highways in the valley. Many visit the lake, every year, for camping, boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and sailing.
