One of the main attractions of Canada are the vast land filled with natural wonders like lush forests, clear lakes, glaciers and Rocky Mountains. The Natural Parks of Canada aims to preserve and protect these rich regions of the country. It intends to develop appreciation and awareness to the public in protecting the environment.
National Parks have long been a favorite destination for most travelers. RVers in particular loves the convenient it gives, because most of the Parks offers RV Campgrounds for most travelers. The campground gives them a well situated location to camp and at the same time gives them an easy access to the Park numerous activities. Boondockers are also a fan of natural parks. After all, who would not love to camp out in a safe natural setting?
To help you better look for Natural Parks of Canada, here are the top 5 parks of Canada:
1. Banff Natural Park, Alberta
This UNESCO World heritage is the first National Park of Canada. Probably the most visited Park in North America with over 6,641 square kilometers of rich ecosystem and natural beauty.
Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is widely known for its fantastic outdoor activities and scenic attractions that everyone can appreciate. Outdoor events range from all year round activities like wildlife viewing, white water rafting, biking, bird watching, fishing, swimming, canoeing, cave tours, backpacking and the well loved winter sports. Famous attraction in Banff includes the emerald like Lake Louise and the Ice field parkway. Campgrounds located in Banff offers a very affordable camping fee for you to enjoy nature at it's finest.
RV Parks in Banff:
Tunnel Mountain Campground
Two Jack Lakeside Campground
Johnston's Canyon Campground
2. Jasper National Park, Alberta
Jasper National Park is part of the UNESCO Rocky Mountain Heritage with 10,878 square kilometers of rugged nature. Jasper is located in the northern part of Banff. The parks boast of the very famous Columbia ice field which serves as the southern border of the parkway.
Some of the highlights upon visiting Jasper are the stunning Mount Edith Cavell, Sunwapta Falls, Maligne Lake, Miette Hot springs and the accessible glacier of North America, the Athabasca. It has over 1,200 kilometers of hiking trails with picturesque environment perfect for hiking sight seeing. Banff is also home for wildlife viewing which features elks, deers, bears, beavers, wolf and mountain lions. Visitors visiting the Park whether summer or winter can take part of the year activities that the park offers.
RV Parks in Jasper:
Jasper National Park Whistler Campground
Wapiti Campground
Pocahontas Campground
3. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia
The first national park of Atlantic Canada has more than 950 square kilometers. The park features 1/3 of famous Cabot Trail giving travelers affordable view of ocean and mountains of Nova Scotia.
The park's famous attractions include wildlife watching, vast forest, valleys, waterfalls, coastlines and golf course. One of it's well loved are the Freshwater Lake, Aspy River, Black Brook Beach and Chéticamp River. Visitors can experience Jasper through various activities like horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, fishing, biking, hiking, mountain climbing and camping.
RV Parks in Cape Breton:
Chéticamp Campground
Corney Brook Campground
Broad Cove Campground
4. Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon
Kluane National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage which covers a vast land of 22,016 square kilometers of Yukon Territory. The rugged mountainous park boasts of the very famous Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada. It also includes favorites like Kathleen Lake, Donjek Valley, Mush Lake and the world heritage river of Alsek. In general, the National Park attractions are dominated by mountain ranges, glaciers and scenic hiking trails. It is also a good place for wildlife watching with rich flora and fauna.
RV Parks in Kluane National Park:
Kathleen Lake Campground
Kluane RV Kampground
5. Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Probably one of the smallest National Park in Canada, but is also one of the most scenic and most visited park of the country. Mount Revelstoke National Park is adjacent to the City of Revelstoke and home to rich outdoor activities.
The Park has a wide array of things to do from biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, winter sports like skiing to summer activity like hiking and mountain climbing. Mount Revelstoke boast of it's 10 scenic trails that everyone can try. It's a must try routes! One of the most loved trails are the Giant Cedar Boardwalk Trail, Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk Trail and Meadows-in-the-sky trail which is popular during winter season.
There is no road-accessible campground in the Mount Revelstoke. The campgrounds below are situated in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
RV Parks in Revelstoke:
Canada West RV Park
Revelstoke KOA
Lamplighter Campground