National parks of Canada National parks of Canada Aulavik National Park is a national park located on Banks Island in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is known for its access to the Thomsen River, one of the most northerly navigable rivers in North America. The park is a fly-in park, and protects approximately 12,274 sq.km. of Arctic lowlands at the northern end of the island. The most practical way to visit the park is to charter a plane. In 2005 the park had four landing sites. Aulavik is considered a polar desert and often experiences high winds. Precipitation for the park is approximately 300mm per year. In the southern regions of the park a sparsely vegetated upland plateau reaches a height of 450 metres above sea level. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aulavik National Park"
Auyuittuq National Park is a national park located in Nunavut, Canada. It features the many terrains of Arctic wilderness, such as fjords, glaciers, and ice fields. In Inuktitut - the language of Nunavut's Aboriginal people, Inuit - Auyuittuq means "the land that never melts". Although Auyuittuq was established in 1976 as a national park reserve, it was upgraded to a full national park in 2000. ...more on Wikipedia about "Auyuittuq National Park"
Banff National Park is located in the Canadian Rockies, 120-200 km (80-120 miles) west of the City of Calgary, and includes the town of Banff, Alberta. Banff was Canada's first national park. Attractions include mineral hot springs, mountain scenery, camping, climbing, hiking, golfing, horse-back riding, alpine and nordic skiing, the Banff Springs Hotel, and Lake Louise. The park was created when the Rocky Mountains Park Act became law in Canada on 23 June 1887. Banff National Park covers 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) and contains over 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) of trails. ...more on Wikipedia about "Banff National Park"
Located at the tip of the Bruce peninsula, on the Niagara Escarpment of Ontario, Canada, Bruce Peninsula National Park offers many opportunities for hiking, camping, bird watching and many other outdoor activities. The park has many trails ranging in difficulty from easy to expert, and connects to the Bruce Trail. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bruce Peninsula National Park"
The Canadian National Parks system encompasses over forty protected areas, including National Parks, National Park Reserves and National Marine Conservation Areas. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canadian National Parks"
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is located on northern Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia. A section of the Cabot Trail passes through the park featuring spectacular ocean and mountain views. The park was the first National Park in the Atlantic provinces of Canada and covers an area of 950 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Cape Breton Highlands National Park"
Elk Island National Park, established in 1913, is located just east of Edmonton, Alberta. It is one of Canada's smaller national parks with an area of 194 square kilometres. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, especially bison, elk, moose, bears, and beavers. It maintains standing herds of approximately 450 plains bison and 350 wood bison. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elk Island National Park" You are visiting shortopedia
Located at the mouth of Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada Fathom Five National Marine Park is a largely underwater national park that seeks to protect and display shipwrecks and lighthouses. The many shipwrecks make it a popular scuba diving destination, and glass bottom boat tours leave Tobermory, Ontario regularly, allowing tourists to see the shipwrecks without having to get wet. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fathom Five National Marine Park"
Forillon National Park is located on the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec. The park includes forests, sea coast, salt marshes, sand dunes, cliffs, and the northern end of the Appalachians. Created in 1970, Forillon was the first national park in Quebec. It covers 244 km2. ...more on Wikipedia about "Forillon National Park"
Fundy National Park is located on the Bay of Fundy near the village of Alma, New Brunswick. It includes both seashore and Acadian coastal forests. The park covers an area of 207 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Fundy National Park"
Georgian Bay Islands National Park consists of 59 small islands or parts of islands in Georgian Bay, near Port Severn, Ontario. The park was established in 1929. The total park area is approximately 26 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Georgian Bay Islands National Park"
Glacier National Park is one of seven national parks in British Columbia, Canada. It protects a portion of the Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Centre, designated for its importance in the construction and development of Canada's first major national transportation route. It is 1,349 km² (521 mi²) and was established in 1886. It contains extensive glaciated areas, ...more on Wikipedia about "Glacier National Park (Canada)"
Grasslands National Park (Parc national des Prairies in French) is one of Canada's newest national parks and is located in southern Saskatchewan along the Montana border at N49.24 W107.73. The park is part of the Canadian Protected Heritage System, which aims to protect representative areas of Canada's 39 natural regions. Grasslands National Park represents the Prairie Grasslands natural region, protecting one of the country's only remaining areas of undisturbed mixed prairie grassland. The unique landscape and harsh climate provide niches for several specially adapted plants and animals. The park and surrounding area house Canada's only black-tailed prairie dog colonies. Other rare and endangered species that can be found in the park include the pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, burrowing owl, ferruginous hawk, prairie rattlesnake, and eastern short-horned lizard. ...more on Wikipedia about "Grasslands National Park"
Gros Morne National Park is located on the west coast of Newfoundland and was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 due to its complex geology and remarkable scenery. It is the largest national park in Atlantic Canada at 1,805 km² (697 sq. mi.). ...more on Wikipedia about "Gros Morne National Park"
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is Canada's 40th National Park. Located in British Columbia's Gulf Islands, it covers 33 square kilometers over 16 islands. It also includes numerous inlets and reef areas. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gulf Islands National Park Reserve"
The Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site is a combination of a national park reserve and a heritage site located in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1993, the park was the result of a signed agreement between the Canadian government and the Council of the Haida Nation and is managed by both governments. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site"
Ivvavik National Park is a national park located in the Yukon Territory, Canada. Meaning " nursery" or "birthplace" in Inuvialuktun, this was the first national park to be established as a result of a land claim agreement with its natives. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ivvavik National Park"
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km². It is located in the province of Alberta, to the north of Banff National Park. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and, of course, mountains. Wildlife in the park include elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bears and caribou. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jasper National Park"
Kejimkujik National Park consists of two parts: the main section of the park, located in the uplands of south-central Nova Scotia, and the seaside adjunct, located nearby on the Atlantic coast. The park covers an area of 381 km². ...more on Wikipedia about "Kejimkujik National Park"
Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada is located in the extreme southwestern corner of the Yukon territory in Canada. The Kluane National Park Reserve was established in 1976, covering 22,016 square kilometres. It also contains the highest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan (5,959 metres) of the Saint Elias Mountains. In fact, mountains and glaciers dominate the park's landscape, covering 82% of its area. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kluane National Park and Reserve"
Kootenay National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia, Canada covering 1,406 km² (543 mi²) in the Canadian Rockies and is a World Heritage Site. The park ranges in elevation from 918 metres (3,011') at the park entrance to 3,424 metres (11,235') at Deltaform Mountain. Kootenay forms one of the four contiguous mountain parks in the Canadian Rockies; the other three being Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Yoho National Park. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kootenay National Park"
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Kouchibougac National Park is located on the east coast of the province of New Brunswick. The park includes barrier islands, sand dunes, lagoons, salt marshes and forests. It provides habitat for sea birds, including the endangered Piping Plover, and seals. The park's size is 238 km². Recreational activities in the park include swimming, cycling and hiking. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kouchibouguac National Park"
La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentian mountains in the Mauricie region of Québec, Canada. It covers 536 km² in the southern Canadian Shield region bordering the Saint Lawrence lowlands. The park contains 150 lakes and many ponds. The forests in this region were logged from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century. The park's forests have regrown and contain a mixture of conifers and mixed deciduous trees. ...more on Wikipedia about "La Mauricie National Park"
The Canadian National Parks system is run by Parks Canada, which also runs Canada's National Historic Sites. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Canadian national parks"
The Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a national park reserve located in the eastern area of Quebec, Canada. It features the Mingan Archipelago, a chain of around 40 islands. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve"
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