NATIONAL Lead partner in the 171 HISTORIC 46 DISCOVERY of SITES NATIONAL BOTH of the 450,000 km² FRANKLIN Area protected by PARKS EXPEDITION Parks Canada MORE THAN 12 of 18 SHIPS Canada’s WORLD 24 1 HERITAGE NATIONAL HIGHEST MILLION NATIONAL SITES MARINE TIDES VISITORS A YEAR URBAN PARK 4 CONSERVATION AREAS in the world at a PARKS CANADA GLANCE On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of The world’s largest Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, and 45+ beaver WILDLIFE foster public understanding, appreciation and dam CROSSINGS (It can be seen from SPACE!) ST NATIONAL enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological 1 PARK SERVICE and commemorative integrity of these places IN THE WORLD 600+ RED CHAIRS for present and future generations. #SHARETHECHAIR A BREAK FROM THE EVERYDAY WE ARE EPIC National Historic Site ADVENTURES! Reserve National Park Nahanni Fort Langley ENJOY... CULTURE! SCIENCE! See ancient petroglyphs Feel your universe expand BEACHES! carved in stone and as your knowledge HOT SPRINGS! take a guided walk grows; see the forest Singing sand and clay-red Revive trail-tired limbs in through 4,000 years of with fresh eyes when beaches; flag-topped mineral-rich hot springs Mi’kmaq history; hear you join fellow citizen castles built and washed surrounded by leafy forests tales of Viking sagas, scientists in a bug away in a day; cool wet of aspen and Douglas fir; imagine the clang of count or BioBlitz; sand beneath your feet lie back in silence and the blacksmith’s forge help make a powerful as you run, surf board contemplate steam circling and the crackle of fire. difference to species under arm, to ride that towards the sky whilst at risk. perfect wave. soaking up a thousands-of- years-old tradition. BIKING! WINTER FUN! Pedal past skyscrapers WILDLIFE! PADDLING! Fresh snow sparkles in and centuries-old the sunshine; a million buildings to sunny green Golden fingers of Hear grey seals bark in icy diamonds shimmer spaces along a historic light creep through the distance and paddle before you; how will canal route; fat bikes a tangle of trees as an ancient river route of you conquer the cold and fresh snowfall are rainbow-hued birds Indigenous communities today? Ski or snowshoe, a perfect match, winter fly in at dawn; see and early settlers; make toboggan or ice skates? won’t stop you powering water cascade from a voyage of adventure, With hot chocolate at the through fresh powder on a moose’s muzzle expertly mastering white end, winter workouts bring two wheels. as he drinks from a water rapids along a distant their own reward. shining pond; watch river few will ever see. woolly-coated bison daintily grazing the plains. HIKING! SCUBA! Where will your hike take Dive beneath the waves to you? Sloping mountains EATING! PICNICS! explore historic shipwrecks and rushing waterfalls; and submerged caves; dense rainforest and Tempting scents waft Historic meals happen in slip on your snorkel and misty peaks; endless from the cookhouse historic surroundings, leisurely discover what prairie skies and blazing door, follow your nose feast with friends lies just below the surface, sunsets; the earth’s for a pasture-to-plate and soak up the see dancing seaweed, mantle beneath your dinner cooked over a atmosphere; golden darting fish and vivid- feet and adventure on wood-fired stove; toast sand between your coloured sea stars. the horizon. the day with a storied toes, no lunch ever spirit and discover a rum- tasted so good as soaked history and toast a picnic packed with the day with a spirit aged in happiness, watching barrels within a Fortress. waves kiss the shore. 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Relax and enjoy your dreams following the path of your tipi level and suspended hammock loft above. activities nearby. poles which connect the earth to parkscanada.gc.ca/accommodations the sky. 1 2 Buy your PLAN AHEAD DISCOVER With 46 national parks, 1 national SOMEWHERE NEW urban park, 171 national historic sites Some of Parks Canada’s favourite 10 Parks Canada and 4 national marine conservation places will be busy this year. areas there is a lot to discover Explore hidden gems in places TIPS from coast-to-coast-to-coast. that are a bit unknown to get Discovery Pass Start planning your adventure! away from it all. for making the most 3 4 TRAVEL IN THE HAVE A WINTER of your SHOULDER SEASONS ADVENTURE visit! Spring and fall are both exciting For a true Canadian experience, and beautiful seasons to explore there are many kinds of winter Canada’s national treasures. activities available in Parks Canada Watch life come to bloom or change places. From cozy horse-drawn colours right before your eyes. sleigh rides to skating on the world’s longest skating rink. A PASS GETS YOU: 5 6 7 . admission for a full year to TRAVEL MIDWEEK RESERVE YOUR SPOT GO ON A SPECIAL TOUR Parks Canada places from Avoid the weekend rush, especially You can reserve a campsite or a To get a more exclusive experience, coast to coast to coast long weekends. Travel during the variety of other accommodation take in a guided tour or hike and . faster entry week when the crowds are quieter. options ahead of time by using the listen to thrilling stories from those . exceptional value Parks Canada Reservation Service. who know the parks and sites best! Accommodations are easier to come by in the shoulder seasons. Adult (Ages 18 to 64) $67.70 Senior (Ages 65+) $57.90 8 9 10 Youth (Ages 17 and under) FREE BE AN EARLY BIRD EXPLORE AT TWILIGHT BE A NIGHT OWL Family/Group $136.40 Get out early in the day. Birds and Many animals rest during midday Many Parks Canada places are other wildlife are most active at this and can be seen travelling at dusk. designated as Dark-Sky Preserves. time; and the lighting makes for There is a greater chance of seeing Enjoy the night sky in all its wonder. fabulous photos. It can feel like you wildlife at these times. Remember Don’t forget to make a wish on a have the whole place to yourself. to give animals the space they shooting star! Start planning need. Your responsible behaviour your adventure at contributes to their survival – and parkscanada.gc.ca your own safety. Elk Island National Park Grasslands National Park Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Pukaskwa National Park Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve Kouchibouguac National Park Nááts’i˛ hch’oh National Park Reserve •– National Park •– National Historic Site •– National Marine Conservation Area •– National Urban Park •– Other 138 Newfoundland and Quebec Manitoba Yukon Labrador 38 Forillon 85 York Factory 121 S.S. Klondike* 1 Torngat Mountains* 39 Mingan Archipelago 86 Wapusk* u 122 Kluane (National Park 2 Akami-uapishk — (Reserve) 87 Prince of Wales Fort* and Reserve)* KakKasuak—Mealy 40 Battle of the Restigouche 88 Lower Fort Garry 123 Dawson Historical Mountains (Reserve)* 41 Pointe-au-Père 89 St. Andrew’s Rectory Complex* 3 Red Bay Lighthouse* 90 Riel House 124 S.S. Keno* 4 L’Anse aux Meadows 42 Saguenay–St. Lawrence 91 The Forks 125 Vuntut* 5 Port au Choix Marine Park 92 Riding Mountain Park 126 Ivvavik* 6 Gros Morne 43 Fort Témiscamingue East Gate Registration 126 134 7 Terra Nova 44 Grosse Île and the Irish Complex Northwest Territories 8 Ryan Premises Memorial* 93 Riding Mountain 128 9 Hawthorne Cottage 45 Lévis Forts 127 Pingo Canadian 127 125 10 Signal Hill 46 Fortifications of Québec Saskatchewan Landmark* 11 Cape Spear Lighthouse 47 Saint-Louis Forts and 128 Aulavik* 137 12 Castle Hill Châteaux 94 Motherwell Homestead 129 Tuktut Nogait* 48 La Mauricie* 95 Grasslands 130 Saoyú- ehdacho* 96 Cypress Hills Massacre Nova Scotia 49 Forges du Saint-Maurice 131 Nááts’ i˛ hch’oh (Reserve)* 123, 124 97 Fort Walsh 136 50 Louis S.