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Canada’s national parks range from mountains and plains to boreal forests, tundra, lakes and glaciers. The country has a total of 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves. This gives you a range of options for your trip, with nature, wildlife, hiking and cultural history taking center stage in different places.

Peaks, Glacier Lakes and Wildlife

In Banff National Park, Rocky Mountain peaks meet glacier lakes. The park is also home to 53 mammal species, including grizzly bears, wolves, cougars and wolverines. The landscape and wildlife offer two distinct perspectives on the park: its alpine scenery and the variety of mammals found there.

At Cave and Basin, the thermal springs tell an important story: in 1883, they set in motion events that led to the creation of Canada’s first national park. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, short films and seasonal activities. The Cave and Basin National Historic Site’s Xplorers Club activity booklet includes a dozen fun activities for children.

Hiking in Gros Morne National Park

More than 100 kilometers of trails in Gros Morne National Park range from half-hour walks to challenging day hikes. One specific option at the longer end of that range is the hike to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain: a challenging 17-kilometer day-long loop. The time estimates make the difference clear—from a short walk to a challenging day of hiking.

The flat summit of the highest point in Gros Morne National Park is a rugged yet beautiful arctic-alpine environment. Snowshoe hares, ptarmigan and arctic-alpine plants can be found there. The national park protects some of eastern Canada’s most spectacular landscapes and wildlife.

At Lobster Cove Head, you can enjoy coastal adventures and seaside walks. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse. Coastal activities and the lighthouse’s history offer two different ways to explore the area.

Locks, Trails and Cultural Heritage

The Rideau Canal is North America’s best-preserved slackwater canal. Recreational boaters and paddlers use its locks. On land, scenic driving, cycling and hiking routes also lead to the lock stations. This lets you explore the canal from two perspectives: by using the locks on the water and by taking routes that provide access to the stations on land.

At Journey Behind the Falls, the first staircase into the Niagara Gorge was built in 1832. This date anchors the attraction’s history in a specific structure.

An Exceptional Height Comparison

EdgeWalk at the CN Tower offers a different experience from trails and landscapes. On November 8, 2011, Guinness World Records certified EdgeWalk as the world’s highest outdoor walk on a building. At 356 meters (1,168 feet), EdgeWalk is higher than SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge—a specific comparison that puts the attraction’s height and record status into context.

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