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Spring 2021
The COVID-19 situation varies from one province to another. Whether you are planning an outing close to home or simply dreaming of future travel, please plan ahead and be prepared! Visit our website for the latest COVID-19-related information.
Get moving, reduce stress and improve your Zzzs: take advantage of the benefits nature has to offer! Explore multiple ways you can fuel your health with the best wellness experiences.
Remember to always check the latest COVID-19-related information before you go!
Did you know that most turtle species in Canada are classified as species at risk? It is estimated that less than 2% of hatchlings make it to adulthood.
Discover how Parks Canada is working to protect turtles; including the release of hatchlings at Thousand Islands National Park and nest monitoring and protection at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site.
Time to enjoy the warm weather and plan great local getaways! Get inspired and think outside the box with our favourite planning tips.
Thinking about spending the night? Keep in mind that Parks Canada has experienced unprecedented demand for camping this year as Canadians look to get outdoors! Don’t miss camping and reservation need-to-know information.
Pave the road for success by keeping these in mind:
Spring is a great time to discover the wonders of nature, especially birds! You don’t have to be an experienced birder to appreciate time spent outdoors listening to the songs and chirps of these magnificent creatures.
Get your binoculars and head out for a nearby birding adventure, whether it’s from your own backyard or in one of these top destinations for birdwatching.
Thank you to the more than 13,000 people who made the Minister’s Round Table on Parks Canada 2020 a success by providing their ideas and comments!
Find out what Canadians had to say and how it will impact the future of our nation’s most treasured places.
A 386-km long human-made interconnected navigation system
From one Great Lake to another, the Trent-Severn Waterway was traveled end-to-end for the first time in 1920.
Commemorate 101 years of navigation with us as we celebrate a century of ingenuity.
44 locks, 130+ dams, and a whole lot of water!
The people who live, work and play along this 386-km system rely on Parks Canada to maintain and operate the historic technology that makes it all happen.
Learn about one of the projects that are underway to protect and restore this waterway.
The Big Chute Marine Railway at Lock 44 is an engineering marvel. Who would have thought that a boat could cross a hill on rails? Try this one of a kind experience; a must for every boater’s bucket list.
Find all the top information about lockage and navigation before heading out on the water.