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 7.74 hectre (19 acre) day use park is a popular picnic destination overlooking Cobequid Bay. Anthony Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, NS, Canada is a top thing to do and sightseeing adventure while exploring near the community of Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The lakes are recreation areas featuring man made reservoir lakes and BC Hydro Dams located north of Mission, British Columbia, Canada. Some of the summer activities include hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, camping, sightseeing, sunbathing and picnic.
Green Gardens Trail is a popular hiking route leading to coastal sea stacks and sandy beaches located in the Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland Canada.
Turner Park in Little Current, Ontario, Canada is a beautiful little park overlooking the North Channel and downtown Little Current. Picnic tables, a gazebo and benches are available for use at the the Park. Turner Park is a favourite spot for both locals and tourists.
Frank Slide is a historical sightseeing destination located near the community of Frank in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada. The slide is a historical natural disaster which was recognized in 1977 as a Provincial Historical Site.
The 9 or so kilometre trail connects to numerous waterfalls and 2 magnificent lookouts with views looking out over forests, Green Bay and the Gaff Topsails. Alexander Murray Hiking Trail in Newfoundland Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada.
The short 2 km or so hiking trail travels along an old overgrown forestry road leading out onto a lookout point with fantastic views of the Telkwa Mountain Range and the Bulkley Valley.
The trail to Scout Lake is something of a hidden gem in the Village of Queen Charlotte because not a lot of people know about it. To access this trail, you must hike to the official terminus of the Charlie Hartie Creek Trail (top of 6th Street, just off 1st Ave)
