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Photo Gallery: Canada National Parks

Ukkusiksalik National Park

A polar bear swims in Wager Bay, an inland sea at Ukkusiksalik National Park in Nanavut. The only unglaciated park in the province, Ukkusiksalik has extraordinarily rich concentrations of marine wildlife.

Grasslands National Park

,Established in 1981, Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s newest parks. Slated to eventually cover an area of 375 square miles, the park’s upland is wild and unmarked; hikers here are rewarded with the landscape’s natural beauty and the freedom to roam anywhere

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Nurtured by a unique Mediterranean climate, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve supports a stunning diversity of rare bird, plant, and marine life spread across 15 islands and innumerable islets and reefs in the northern reaches of the inland Salish Sea.Kayakers paddle on Lac Bouchard in La Mauricie National Park. Nestled in the heart of Quebec, the park is a sprawling network of valleys, lakes, streams, and falls.

Yoho National Park

,A waterfall empties into Lake Oesa in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. A Cree exclamation of awe, “Yoho” applies perfectly to the park’s big peaks, expansive glaciers, and impressive waterfalls

Glacier National Park

,A skier descends a mountain at Glacier National Park in British Columbia. The park is best known for its deep valleys, thick coniferous forests, and spectacular mountain scenery, all seen by millions annually as they travel Trans-Canada 1 through Rogers Pass

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Unique in the Parks Canada system, Gwaii Haanas consists of the park reserve, the Haida Heritage Site, and the marine conservation area. World renowned for its cultural heritage and natural splendor, it boasts unparalleled biological richness, including more than 600 archaeological sites.

Fathom Five National Marine Park

A sea kayaker navigates the rocks around Flowerpot Island in Ontario’s Fathom Five National Marine Park. Located on Lake Huron, Fathom Five is a marine conservation area popular with divers and paddlers and for its island boat cruises.

Kootenay National Park

British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park features a fully developed hot spring and other popular geological attractions. The narrow park is bisected by Hwy. 93, and much of its spectacular scenery can be viewed from the road.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

,Purple and coral-hued sea stars cling to a rock in Schooner Cove on Vancouver Island, part of British Columbia’s Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Long Beach, the park’s ten-mile stretch of uninhabited coastline, is one of Canada’s most visited tourist attractions,,