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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Sundance Canyon is a hiking and sightseeing trail starting from the Cave and Basin National Historic Site located west of Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Banff National Park . The hiking trail enjoys views of the Bow River, the Cave and Basin Wetlands and and a canyon.
Arisaig Provincial Park is best known as a fossil destination for geology buffs. Some fossils are easily visible in the rock, while others can be discovered during a search.
The boardwalk and dirt trails follow along the shores of Somenos Lake and the marsh. The highlights located in the wetland marsh include Drinkwater Dock, the Ducks Unlimited Nesting Area, the Garry Oak Protected Area and Watt's Walk .
First Beach is located on the sandy shores of English Bay in Downtown Vancouver. The beach is one of the more popular beaches in the city and, due to ease of access, it is also one of the more populated beaches during the summer months.
China Nose Mountain Trail is a challenging hike to summit views. The peak provides a phenomenal view of the surrounding mountain ranges and the many lakes and rivers of the Bulkley Valley.
Zeballos is a remote wilderness village situated on the Esperanza Inlet on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The village, previously was a gold mining town. Today it is reliant on the forestry, fishing and marine industries.
