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On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect

and present nationally significant examples of
Canadas natural and cultural heritage, and
foster public understanding, appreciation and

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The worlds largest

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CROSSINGS (It can be seen from SPACE!)

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EPIC ADVENTURES!
Catch a wave. Take a hike.
Carve some powder. Scramble
up a rock face. Run the
rapids. Spot some wildlife.
Go whale watching.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Fire a canon. Snuggle up
by a warm fire. Hoist your A bREAk
fRom ThE
sails. Go for a run. Soak in
the springs. See the sights.
Catch some live music.

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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

 Celebrate
CANADAS 150th!
2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation
and we invite you to celebrate with Parks Canada! Get curious
about Canadas unique natural treasures, hear stories about
Indigenous cultures, learn to camp and paddle and celebrate
the 100th anniversary of Canadas national historic sites with us.

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As Canadas gift to you, the 2017 Discovery
Pass provides free admission for the entire year
to Parks Canada places from coast-to-coast-
to-coast!
Get your pass now at www.parkscanada.gc.ca
or by calling 1-888-773-8888.

Gros Morne National Park

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PlAN AhEAD DISCoVER
With 46 national parks, 1 national SomEWhERE NEW

urban park, 171 national historic sites
and 4 national marine conservation
areas there is a lot to discover
from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Start planning your adventure!
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TRAVEl IN ThE
ShoUlDER SEASoNS
Spring and fall are both exciting
and beautiful seasons to explore
Canadas national treasures.
Watch life come to bloom or change
colours right before your eyes.
tips
Some of Parks Canadas favourite
places will be busy this year.
Explore hidden gems in places
that are a bit unknown to get
away from it all.
for making
the most
hAVE A WINTER of your
ADVENTURE 2017 visit!
For a true Canadian experience,
there are many kinds of winter
activities available in Parks Canada
places. From cozy horse-drawn
sleigh rides to skating on the
worlds longest skating rink.

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TRAVEl mIDWEEK RESERVE yoUR SPoT
Avoid the weekend rush, especially You can reserve a campsite or a
long weekends. Travel during the variety of other accommodation
week when the crowds are quieter. options ahead of time by using the
Parks Canada Reservation Service.
Accommodations are easier to
come by in the shoulder seasons.
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Go oN A
SPECIAl ToUR
To get a more exclusive experience,
take in a guided tour or hike and
listen to thrilling stories from those
who know the parks and sites best!

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bE AN EARly bIRD ExPloRE AT TWIlIGhT
Get out early in the day. Birds and Many animals rest during midday
other wildlife are most active at this and can be seen travelling at dusk.
time; and the lighting makes for There is a greater chance of seeing
fabulous photos. It can feel like you wildlife at these times. Remember
have the whole place to yourself. to give animals the space they need.
Your responsible behavior contributes
to their survival and your own safety.
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bE A NIGhT oWl
Many Parks Canada places are
designated as Dark-Sky Preserves.
Enjoy the night sky in all its wonder.
Dont forget to make a wish!
Staying the night?
Weve got you covered.

Parks Canada oTENTik

yurt Teepee Cabin

from
$
45
per night

from
$
70
per night

Book a night or two in this rustic
and charming circular dwelling.
Available in Fundy, Bruce Peninsula and Riding Mountain
National Parks; and in Kejimkujik National Park and
National Historic Site.
Have a unique overnight experience
by sleeping in a traditional teepee.
Available in Waterton Lakes and Grasslands
National Parks; and in Rocky Mountain House
National Historic Site.
Dont want to rough it? Then
perhaps a rustic cabin is for you.
Available in Fundy, Gros Morne, Georgian Bay
Islands National Parks; Kejimkujik National
Park and National Historic Site; and Rideau
Canal National Historic Site.
Comfort and convenience is only a click away!
Dont miss out. Reserve today!
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/accommodations

A cross between a tent and an A-frame

cabin, oTENTik provides a front row seat to
our countrys most spectacular landscapes
while providing a roof over your head and
a floor beneath your feet. Each unit can
accommodate up to 6 people.

Available in Gros Morne, Terra Nova, Cape Breton Highlands, Kejimkujik,

Prince Edward Island, Fundy, Kouchibouguac, La Mauricie, Forillon,
Mingan, Thousand Islands, Point Pelee, Georgian Bay Islands, Riding
Mountain, Grasslands, Prince Albert, Elk Island, Banff, Jasper, and
Kootenay National Parks; and Fort Langley, Fort Rodd Hill, Lachine
Canal, Rideau Canal, Saint-Ours Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway
National Historic Sites.

from

Includes:
$
90
per night
Three beds
A table and chairs
Heating and lighting
(varies by location)

Equipped Campsites Rv & Tent Camping

from
$
70
per night

Dont have the gear or prefer to travel light? With national parks in every province and territory,
Try one of our Equipped Campsites. theres bound to be a Parks Canada campground
within reach.
Available in Cape Breton Highlands, Kouchibouguac, Thousand Islands,
Georgian Bay Islands, Elk Island, Waterton Lakes, Banff National Parks;
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Fortress of Louisbourg, Fort Langley
and Rocky Mountain House National Historic Sites.
Learn to camp
with Parks Canada

www.parkscanada.gc.ca/learntocamp

Want to experience the

pleasure of camping
overnight but just need
a helping hand?
Register for one of Parks Canadas Learn-to
Camp events, co-presented with MEC!
Hosted in various locations across Canada,
these events offer you the opportunity to
learn how to plan and enjoy safe and

Rouge National Urban Park

successful camping trips.

Get the
Learn to
Camp app!
Checklists, camping
La Mauricie National Park

instructions, recipes,
staff tips and more.
New accommodations
Looking for something original?

Parks Canada is piloting a variety of new accommodations try one today!

Micro-Cube Double-Tent

Try this contemporary design with its double bed Experience comfort camping for two with
and panoramic window for a unique experience! this tent within a tent enjoy a bed, a tent
Available in Forillon and Riding Mountain National Parks. and a canopy all in one!
Available in Forillon and Riding Mountain National Parks.

Cocoon Tree bed Goutte d

Accommodating up to 4 people, this spherical This unique water droplet shape accommo-
cocoon suspended in the trees provides a dation offers the comforts of a sofa bed and
spectacular view of the sea. a hammock loft for a couple or a family of 4.
Available in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Available in Fundy National Park.
 Fort Chambly Fort Malden Fort Langley La Mauricie

National Park National Historic Site National Marine Conservation Area Other

Newfoundland and Quebec Manitoba Yukon

Labrador
41 Forillon 90 York Factory 128 S.S. Klondike
1 Torngat Mountains 42 Mingan Archipelago 91 Wapusk 129 Kluane (National Park
2 Akami-uapishku (Reserve) 92 Prince of Wales Fort and Reserve)
KakKasuakMealy 43 Battle of the Restigouche 93 Lower Fort Garry 130 Dawson Historical
Mountains (Reserve) 44 Pointe-au-Pre 94 St. Andrews Rectory Complex
3 Red Bay Lighthouse 95 Riel House 131 Dredge No. 4*
4 LAnse aux Meadows 45 SaguenaySt. Lawrence 96 The Forks 132 S.S. Keno
134
5 Port au Choix Marine Park 97 Riding Mountain Park 133 Vuntut
6 Gros Morne 46 Fort Tmiscamingue East Gate Registration 134 Ivvavik
7 Terra Nova 47 Grosse le and the Irish Complex 135
8 Ryan Premises Memorial 98 Riding Mountain Northwest Territories 133
9 Hawthorne Cottage 48 Lvis Forts
10 Signal Hill 49 Cartier-Brbeuf Saskatchewan 135 Pingo Canadian Landmark
11 Cape Spear Lighthouse 50 Fortifications of Qubec 136 Aulavik
12 Castle Hill 51 Saint-Louis Forts and 99 Motherwell Homestead 137 Tuktut Nogait
Chteaux 100 Grasslands 138 Saoy- ehdacho 130, 131, 132

Nova Scotia 52 La Mauricie 101 Fort Walsh and 139 Ntsihchoh (Reserve)
53 Forges du Saint-Maurice Cypress Hills Massacre 140 Nahanni (Reserve) YUKON
13 Cape Breton Highlands 54 Louis S. St. Laurent 102 Batoche 113 Wood Buffalo 129
14 Alexander Graham Bell 55 Saint-Ours Canal 103 Prince Albert
15 Marconi 56 Sir George-tienne Cartier 104 Fort Battleford Nunavut
16 Fortress of Louisbourg 128 139
57 Chambly Canal
17 St. Peters Canal 58 Fort Chambly Alberta 141 Wrecks of HMS Erebus Whitehorse
and HMS Terror* NORT
18 Canso Islands and 59 Fort Lennox 140
Grassy Island Fort 105 Elk Island 142 Qausuittuq 127
60 Lachine Canal 106 Waterton Lakes
19 Sable Island (Reserve)* 61 The Fur Trade at Lachine 143 Ukkusiksalik
20 Fort McNab 107 Bar U Ranch 144 Auyuittuq
62 Sir Wilfrid Laurier 108 Banff Park Museum
21 Halifax Citadel 63 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 145 Sirmilik
22 Prince of Wales Tower 109 Cave and Basin 146 Quttinirpaaq
Canal 110 Banff
23 York Redoubt 64 Battle of the Chteauguay
24 Kejimkujik 111 Rocky Mountain House
65 Coteau-du-Lac 112 Jasper
25 Kejimkujik 66 Carillon Canal
26 Fort Anne 113 Wood Buffalo
67 Manoir Papineau
27 Port-Royal
28 Grand-Pr British Columbia
Ontario
29 Fort Edward 114 Yoho BRITISH COLUMBIA
125
68 Laurier House 115 Rogers Pass 126

Prince Edward Island 69 Rideau Canal 116 Mount Revelstoke

124 AL
70 Fort Wellington 117 Glacier
30 Port-la-JoyeFort Amherst 71 Thousand Islands 118 Kootenay 112
31 Province House* 72 Bellevue House 119 Gulf of Georgia Cannery
32 Green Gables 73 Kingston Fortifications 120 Fort Langley
Heritage Place 74 TrentSevern Waterway 121 Gulf Islands (Reserve)
33 Prince Edward Island 75 Bethune Memorial House 122 Fort Rodd Hill and 114 111
115
76 Georgian Bay Islands Fisgard Lighthouse 123 116
110
New Brunswick 77 Fort George 123 Pacific Rim (Reserve) 119
Vancouver
117
120
34 Kouchibouguac 78 Queenston Heights 124 Fort St. James 122 121
108, 1
118
35 Monument-Lefebvre 79 Rouge 125 Gwaii Haanas National Victoria 107

36 Fort BeausjourFort 80 HMCS Haida Park Reserve and Haida Seattle

Cumberland 81 Woodside Heritage Site 106

37 Fundy 82 Point Pelee 126 Gwaii Haanas National
38 Carleton Martello Tower 83 Fort Malden Marine Conservation
39 St. Andrews Blockhouse 84 Bruce Peninsula Area Reserve and
40 Beaubears Island 85 Fathom Five Haida Heritage Site
Shipbuilding National Marine Park 127 Chilkoot Trail 76
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86 Fort St. Joseph ONTARIO
87 Sault Ste. Marie Canal
88 Pukaskwa
89 Lake Superior National 81 79 74
Marine Conservation Area Toronto
83
80 72, 73
78 77
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* Restrictions or additional fees may apply for this site, please call ahead or visit our website for more information.
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