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 wilderness environment, the waterways, the wildlife sightings and the remote lodges, wilderness campsites and fly-in camps make the Wabakimi Wilderness Provincial Park popular for canoeing, hunting, birdwatching and fishing for perch, walleye, whitefish, northern pike and lake trout.
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.
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.
The highlight of the site is High Falls. The cascading waterfall measures - at its peak - 55 metres (150 ft.) and forms part of the Onaping River which eventually empties into the Sudbury Basin. In 1953 A.Y. Jackson (one of the "Group of Seven" artists) visited High Falls and created a painting.
Merritt BC Coldwater River Trail is a relaxing outdoor nature trail located central to Merritt's historic shopping center. With flat leveled trails, truly provides easy access for all ages, baby strollers, wheelchair and pet friendly.
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.
Comeau's Hill Beach is a beautiful sandy beach (often with small crowds) situated in a protective cove with views of the Tusket Islands in the far distance. Comeau's Hill Beach in Nova Scotia Canada is a top thing to do while exploring near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
