Top 10 Must-Visit National Parks In Canada

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28 January 2025


Canada is home to some of the most breathtaking national parks in the world, offering a diverse range of landscapes, from rugged mountains and lush forests to pristine lakes and arctic tundra

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1. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia: Embodies rugged, unspoilt Canadian wilderness with lush temperate rainforests, spectacular coastal cliffs, and expansive soft-sand beaches 

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2. Banff National Park, Alberta: A 4,126-square-mile swath of the Canadian Rockies featuring limestone peaks, glaciers, and icy lakes, with the bustling towns of Lake Louise and Banff within its boundaries 

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3. Yoho National Park, British Columbia: Boasts some of North America's most untarnished natural wilderness, with dramatic effects of ice and water sculpting vertical rock faces, soaring peaks, deep blue lakes, and pounding waterfalls

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4. Jasper National Park, Alberta: Features jagged snow-capped peaks, colossal glacial icefields, teal-streaked lakes, and flowering alpine meadows, with the laid-back town of Jasper offering easy access to adventure activities

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5. Mont-Tremblant National Park, Quebec: Celebrated for its six rivers, 400 streams and lakes, sprawling Laurentians peaks, sandy beaches, canoe routes, and 40 species of mammals 

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6. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia: A unique mix of Boreal, Tagia, and Acadian habitats, with elevated plateau, tundra-like landscape, and deep forested river canyons 

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7. Gaspesie National Park, Quebec: Created to protect the caribou of the Gaspé Peninsula, the salmon of the Sainte-Anne River, and the natural beauty of two of Quebec's most beautiful mountain ranges 

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8. Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta: Known for its chain of sparkling lakes, thundering waterfalls, and glistening streams, with a charming waterfront town of Waterton providing a great base to explore

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9. Thousand Islands National Park, Ontario: A picturesque island chain in the Saint Lawrence River, featuring marshland, pine forest, and glittering waterways, home to rich wildlife populations

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10. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland & Labrador: A UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting towering granite mountains, deep fjords, forests, beaches, waterfalls, and coastal features, with an ancient landscape 

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