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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.

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Alberta

Alberta Parks & Trails

British Columbia

British Columbia Parks & Trails

Manitoba

Saskatchewan Parks & Trails

New Brunswick

New Brunswick Canada parks, trails, beaches, and historic places published by Canadian Travel Influencers while exploring Atlantic Canada.

Newfoundland Parks

Newfoundland Parks, Trails & Places

Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Parks & Trails

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Parks & Trails

Nunavut

Nunavut Parks & Trails

Ontario

Ontario Parks & Trails

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Parks & Trails

Quebec Parks

Quebec Parks & Trails

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Parks & Trails

Yukon

Yukon Parks & Trails
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This 4 KM hiking trail "Colombia Hills Loop" in Waterloo, ON is considered a moderately challenging route & takes around 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular area for hiking and running. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
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Waterford Green in Miramichi, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning NB parks, trails, attractions, tours, guides, and more.
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Loggie Drive
Miramichi
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In the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park near Canmore, Alberta is an elevation hiking trail leading to Miner's Peak called the Ha Ling Trail. From the mountain peak hikers will enjoy outstanding views of the community of Canmore, the Bow Valley and the Grassi Lakes area.
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Canmore
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Campbell River is a designated British Columbia Heritage River and a fishing destination. The river along with the oceans play a big part in why the community is called "The Salmon Capital of the World." The Campbell River is best known as a fishing river.
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Campbell River
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The Kamloops, BC Bike Ranch is a BMX track, a downhill track, and a jump park rolled into one.
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Juniper Ridge
Kamloops
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Wishing Well is a curious and special find located in a hidden clump of trees on the side of Highway 20 opposite the Tidal Flats and the Alexander MacKenzie Monument, east of the BC Ferry Terminal and west of the community of Bella Coola, BC, Canada. The little enclave is a local Wishing Well with a
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Highway 20
Bella Coola
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Riverfront Park in Moncton, New Brunswick on Canada's Adventure Travel Guide for planning NB parks, trails, rivers, nature parks, tours, guides, and more.
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Assomption Blvd
Moncton
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Confederation Park is Hamilton's favorite lake front park offering many amenities sure to please the entire family.
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585 Van Wagners Beach Road
Hamilton
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Gwen Lake is a wilderness recreation lake located south of the community of Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. The lake is a remote wilderness destination popular for fishing, wilderness camping and canoeing.
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Comstock Road
Merritt