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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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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

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Nunavut

Nunavut Parks & Trails

Ontario

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Prince Edward Island

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Quebec Parks

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Yukon Parks & Trails
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The marine park is a sightseeing destination and a launching pad for kayaks, canoes, scuba diving and for fishing.
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Anderson Bay Road
Texada Island
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Terra Nova Park is located in the northwest corner of Lulu Island. There are two sections to the park - the Terra Nova Rural Park and the Terra Nova Natural Area. The park protects nesting and breeding birding sites, sacred First Nation fishing and hunting grounds and some pioneer home sites.
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River Road
Richmond
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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.
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Main parking lot is located on Harvest Road
Dundas
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Shelter Bay Provincial Park covers over 93 hectares. The park includes a day use area and a campground. The day use area rests on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake and enjoys a sandy beach with a swimming area, picnic tables and pit toilets.
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Revelstoke
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The Prosperous Lake Territorial Day Use Area in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada is a part of a vast network of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and boat launches popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating.
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Highway #4
Yellowknife
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John Chabot Monument is in recognition of the site where the explorer named John Chabot first discovered North America. John Chabot Monument in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada.
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Cape Shore Road
Bonavista
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Short Hills Provincial Park beckons with its natural beauty and serene landscapes. This picturesque park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering a tapestry of dense forests, rolling hills, and meandering creeks.
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Pelham Rd, Thorold, ON L0S 1M0
St Catherines
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Kekuli Bay Provincial Park covers over 57 hectares and was established in 1990. The grassland park is wide open with little tree cover. The activities enjoyed in the provincial park include birdwatching, hiking, canoeing, fishing, boating, camping, swimming and water skiing.
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Vernon
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The unmanned lighthouse on Brier Island stands 18 metres tall and is of an octagon shape with 3 red rings around it.
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720 Lighthouse Rd
Digby