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Summer 2022
Plan ahead and be prepared! Visit our website for the latest COVID-19-related information.
Make camping memorable whether you’re trying it in your backyard or visiting a Parks Canada destination for the first time. Before any camping trip, use these camping basics as your go-to resource guide for a multitude of tips and ideas!
Check out our Learn-to Camp overnight events and day activities offered at different locations across the country!
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Planning on visiting us this summer? Make the most of your trip: read our complete guide to visiting Parks Canada. You’ll also find out how to play your part in keeping these special places safe and beautiful for generations to come.
Pave the road for success by keeping these in mind:
Time to Xplore! Keep the family busy and engaged on your next visit. Pick up a free Xplorers booklet at participating Parks Canada destinations. Kids will enjoy leading the family to countless new discoveries as they earn their way to a free souvenir prize to remember their trip. Visit multiple sites this summer and start a collection!
Nothing inspires awe for the power of nature like a waterfall’s cascade. Feel the rush this summer with great hikes leading to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Above all, stay safe as you enjoy the view!
Looking for more great trip ideas? Check out the all-new Parks Canada suggestions on Expedia – they are chock-full of inspiring photos, videos, itineraries and blogs. Travel in Canada has never looked this good!
The survival of bison and their rescue from near-extinction is one of the greatest conservation success stories in Canada.
Find out where bison roam today, why they are so important and what conservation efforts are underway to protect this ecosystem engineer.
Attention garden lovers! Come celebrate the Year of the Garden with us.
National parks and national historic sites nurture some of the most stunning and impressive heritage gardens. From traditional subsistence gardens that kept families and communities alive to greenspaces showcasing native plant species and carefully curated decorative gardens adorning prominent historical landmarks. Visit a garden of wonder on your next trip!
A historic fur trade post with rich stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers.
At the confluence of two rivers, this land was an important gathering place for countless generations of First Nations and Métis people and an ideal location for trade.
In the late 1700s, trading companies built posts here and they became a home base for David Thompson’s famous expeditions. Explore the rich history of this site.
Archeologists have unearthed thousands of artifacts that tell the site’s story. Thanks to their work, we know this land was home to five fur trade posts.
Relics of the last post can still be seen today. Touch its chimneys as you walk our trails or come to the visitor centre to see some of the unique artifacts.
Dive deeper into stories of this place and book a hands-on experience. Learn skills rooted in Indigenous customs as you make your own dream-catcher or discover a unique trade from a past era.
While on site, explore the Métis camp, visit the blacksmith forge or stop at the “Follow the Bison Herd” interpretive station. Stay longer and try our heritage camping options.