Canada's Wild Treasure: The National Parks System

Canada's national parks protect some of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth, from ancient glaciers and wolf packs to humpback whale feeding grounds and ancient temperate rainforest. Parks Canada manages over 48 national parks and park reserves across the country.

Date de publication: 17-06-2026

The Parks Every Visitor Should Know

Banff National Park in Alberta is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies, with turquoise lakes, wildlife corridors and world-class ski resorts. Gros Morne in Newfoundland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient ocean floor exposed by tectonic forces.

  • Banff National Park, Alberta — Lake Louise, icefields and wildlife watching
  • Jasper National Park, Alberta — darker skies, fewer crowds than Banff
  • Gros Morne, Newfoundland — fjords, tablelands and extraordinary geology
  • Pacific Rim, BC — old-growth rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean