List of national parks of Canada - Wikipedia
WEBAs of July 2024, there are 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves, covering an area of approximately 343,377 km 2 (132,579 sq mi), [9] or about 3.3% of the total land area of Canada, and representing 31 of its 39 natural regions.
National parks of Canada - Wikipedia
WEBNational parks of Canada are vast natural spaces throughout the country that are protected by Parks Canada, a government agency. Parks Canada manages the National Parks and Reserves in order to educate visitors, keep them safe, and ensure public enjoyment in ways that do not compromise the area for future generations. [1]
Banff National Park - Wikipedia
WEBBanff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park.Located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, 110–180 kilometres (68–112 mi) west of Calgary, Banff encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 sq mi) [3] of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and …
National Parks of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBJan 17, 2012 · Canada now has 48 national parks and national park reserves in 30 of these regions. In total, the parks cover more than 340,000 km2, which is over 3 per cent of Canada’s landmass. They protect important land and marine habitats, geographical features and sites of cultural significance.
Canadian national parks – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThere are 38 federally-operated national parks, nine National Park Reserves, three National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCAs), one NMCA Reserve and one National Landmark.
National parks - Parks Canada
WEBThere are 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves in Canada that represent 31 of Canada's 39 terrestrial natural regions and protect approximately 343,377 square kilometers of lands in Canada.
National parks - Parks Canada
WEBThere are 37 national parks and 10 national park reserves in Canada that represent 31 of Canada's 39 terrestrial natural regions and protect approximately 336,343 square kilometers of Canada's lands. These wild places, located in every province and territory, range from mountains and plains, to boreal forests and tundra, to lakes and glaciers ...
National Parks of Canada (Plain-Language Summary)
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Canada has 48 national parks. They were created and are run by the federal government. The national parks cover a vast amount of land — about 340,000 km 2. This is about 3 per cent of Canada’s landmass. National parks serve two purposes. The first purpose is to preserve and protect nature.
National Parks of Canada Interactive Map - The Canadian …
WEBMar 30, 2020 · The map below indicates the location of national parks and national park reserves in Canada. Click on individual points to learn a park’s name and the year it was established. Canada’s national parks and national park reserves are protected areas established under federal legislation.
National Parks - The Canada Guide
WEBThe wilderness is one of Canada’s great treasures, and the Canadian National Parks are the system through which the Canadian government protects, preserves, and displays some of the country’s most impressive territory for the benefit of …
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