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 falls require no hiking and are easily accessible. Cameron Falls is one of the most visited natural attractions in the park and one of the most photographed. The falls are an ideal destination for all ages and abilities. The walkway is wheelchair and baby stroller friendly.
Butze Rapids is a popular attraction accessed by a 5 kilometre easy going well-maintained, mostly chip-covered trail leading to a viewing platform (1.8 km from the parking lot) which overlooks the rapids.
Waterfront Boardwalk in North Bay, Ontario, Canada is one of the most popular summer destinations for sightseeing and leisure activity in the community.
it is a 269 hectare forested destination with hiking trails, a canyon, a day use area and a campground situated on the shoreline of the Kleanza Creek (seems more like a river) located just east of the community of Terrace.
Armes Lookout Park in Hamilton, Ontario, is a scenic spot on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. Visitors can enjoy shaded spots, benches, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great escape for relaxation or a quick outdoor outing.
The rewards of this mountain biking route includes some fantastic views of Sechelt Inlet, Mt. Richardson, the Caren Range Plateau and of the town of Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
Enniskillen Conservation Area, covering 65 hectares, 5.5 km of hiking trails features a cedar swamp, open wetlands, and flowing brooks, all typical of the south slopes of the Oak Ridges Moraine, a provincially significant area. Just a short distance from the village of Enniskillen.