Five Exceptionally Beautiful National Parks in Canada for Your Bucket List

According to many outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, Canada is a top destination featuring some of the best national parks the world has seen. Whether you are looking for verdant forests, crystal clear mountain lakes or breathtaking coastline, Canada has it all.

 

It has so much that sometimes it’s a bit difficult to choose where to go first. That’s why here is a list of the most exceptional National Parks in Canada.

 

Gros Morne National Park

The park got its name from its highest peak – Gros Morne. This national park is situated on the coast of Newfoundland. Most of it features a wide range of mountains that spread to the Appalachians.

The Gros Morne National Park is a top-rated destination for hikers due to the many surrounding iconic sceneries. The Sow Head Lighthouse is also a quite popular destination that offers a fantastic view, as well as plenty of history.

Gros Morne National Park

Waterton Lakes

One of the most exciting things is that it’s spread on the border of the United States. The Canadian side is called Waterton Lakes National Park, while the American side is named the US Glacier National Park. Furthermore, they are called the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park together.

The Buffalo Paddock area and the Red Rock Canyon are the two most striking landmarks in the park. The first one is because of the herds of buffalos that can be spotted there, and the second one because of the red rocks that look like an Arizona desert.

Waterton Lakes

Jasper National Park

Located in the middle of the Alberta Rocky Mountains, it is a fantastic park that offers something for everyone, from stunning glaciers to top mountain hiking trails. Not many parks can offer as many outdoor activities as the Jasper National Park. To name a few: horseback riding, wildlife spotting, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and much more.

The impressive Athabasca Falls and tranquil waters of Medicine Lake are the must-see places when visiting Jasper National Park.

Jasper National Park

Pacific Rim National Park

The park is situated in British Columbia and is split into three sections. Long Beach is a section located on Wickaninnish Bay. Broken Group is a group of small islands, and West Coast Trail is a hiking trail that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

Long Beach is known mainly for its surfing and camping spots. The Broken Group section is where you can find the very popular Cree Island and Hand Island.

Pacific Rim National Park

Banff National Park

This is by far the most famous national park in Canada. The Banff National Park is conveniently situated in the Alberta Rockies. Canada Place is usually the starting point for most visitors coming to the park. There you can learn pretty much everything that you need to know about the park.

From there, you can hit the trail that leads to the hot sulfur springs that are located in the Cave and Basin Site. Lake Louise is also quite illuminating with its crystal clear water.

Banff National Park

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