The United States is known for its lovely national parks. But Canada – that place is like one big park. Nearly half of that huge country is covered by forest, most of it publicly owned and lots ...

In 1885, Banff National Park was established as Canada’s first national park. Since that day, national parks in Canada have grown to cover more than 126,718 square miles of the country. But where are ...

The wilderness found in Canada’s national parks is world famous. And with the soon-to-launch Canada Strong Pass, Canadians and visitors alike will be able to explore much of our biodiverse backyard ...

With more than 37 national parks, 11 national park reserves and 168 national historic sites to choose from, Canada has no shortage of natural beauty. Here’s where to start exploring. In Saskatchewan, ...

Why go: A scenic driving route with camping and hiking adventure Of the eight national parks in the Atlantic Provinces, Cape Breton—the region’s first—is probably the best known. With a mix of boreal ...

Outdoor enthusiasts may recognize Banff and Jasper National Park as some of the most popular destinations in Canada, but a new ranking shines a spotlight on some lesser-known spots more than worth a ...

Canada just made national parks free this summer. Can we love nature without hurting it? For us humans, there are plenty of benefits to spending time in nature. It can reduce our stress levels and our ...

North America’s national parks are among the most photographed destinations in the world, offering landscapes that range from towering red-rock canyons to emerald lakes and glacier-clad peaks. A new ...

University of British Columbia provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. University of British ...

The United States is known for its lovely national parks. But Canada – that place is like one big park. It’s huge! Nearly half the country is covered by forest, most of it publicly owned and lots ...

Yosemite, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia …. We spend a lot of time salivating over the national parks in the U.S., but there’s a brilliant system of goodies just across the border in Canada. Try Banff.