Whichever park you choose, they all provide an up-close and personal opportunity to connect with the peace and serenity of nature to a new extent entirely. The tale of Canada\u2019s natural beginnings\u2014 the mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, glaciers, grasslands, wildlife and heritage\u2014has something for just about any type of adventurer. Here are 8 of the most beautiful and essential national parks in Canada to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada’s Best National Parks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nGros Morne National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/c946c8b8-e59c-4894-b73a-927d15842d19-1024.jpg?placeid=950&name=Gros%20Morne%20National%20Park%20Of%20Canada,%20&lat=49.652016&lng=-57.755756\")
Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nShaped by the colliding continents and grinding glaciers of the earth\u2019s crust over millions of years, it\u2019s no wonder Gros Morne National Park<\/a> was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flat-top mountains, barren lowlands, striking fjords and Tablelands will have you feeling as if you\u2019re walking along the earth\u2019s mantle. Walk a little further, however, and the park\u2019s coastal location provides access to breathtaking seaside views from its countless cliffside vantage points, best viewed along the Green Gardens Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Alberta, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBanff National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Moraine](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/db87493d-2862-4ea2-9098-bbe6f1e8d2d7-1400.jpg?placeid=951&name=Banff%20National%20Park%20Of%20Canada&lat=51.496845&lng=-115.928055\")
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanada\u2019s first national park and the world\u2019s third oldest, Banff National Park<\/a> dates back to 1885 and draws in millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year. It\u2019s not hard to see why with the impossibly sparkling emerald lakes, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, upper mineral hot springs and stretches of unspoiled wildlife ecosystems. While Lake Louise is the crown jewel of Banff, with 1,000 miles of hiking trails and endless activities, there\u2019s something for just about everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Nunavut, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAuyuittuq National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Akshayuk](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/3cbe8522-62a7-4bef-a145-d85ad928c0a7-1400.jpg?placeid=952&name=Auyuittuq%20National%20Park&lat=67.489532&lng=-66.055962\")
Akshayuk Pass, Auyuittuq National Park, Baffin Island, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInuktitut for \u201cland that never melts,\u201d most of Auyuittuq National Park<\/a> lies within the Arctic Circle, meaning it\u2019s not the most accessible of places. Once you arrive, however, you\u2019ll soon realize that the jagged skyline of granite peaks, dramatic tundra terrain and glaciated valleys is one of Mother Nature\u2019s finest works. From the rushing streams and icy landscapes to the polar bears and snow foxes, Auyuittuq offers a one-of-a-kind Arctic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Ontario, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBruce Peninsula National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Bruce](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/cf92b480-bc18-4340-b0be-ad910b4972e3-1400.jpg?placeid=953&name=Bruce%20Peninsula%20National%20Park&lat=45.230156&lng=-81.521889\")
Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAbout four hours north of Toronto, you\u2019ll find the Bruce Peninsula National Park<\/a>, where dramatic cliff formations appear to rise from the turquoise waters of the Georgian Bay<\/a>. Between the rocky bluffs, rare orchids, 1,000-year old cedar trees and wetlands, the park is made up of a mosaic of unique habitats, whereas scenic sites such as the Little Cove<\/a>, the Grotto<\/a> and the Singing Sands<\/a> are some of the most picturesque sites in all of Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks British Columbia, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nYoho National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Yoho](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/76522dd0-2584-4875-a7f1-5a8eb6d30258-1400.jpg?placeid=954&name=Yoho%20National%20Park%20Of%20Canada&lat=51.466667&lng=-116.583336\")
Yoho National Park, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTaking its name from the Cree expression that signifies awe and wonder, Yoho National Park<\/a> lies on the British Columbian side of the Rockies. Vertical rock walls, surging waterfalls, looming peaks and glacial lakes characterize the spectacular landscape, which is also home to some of the most significant fossil discoveries in human history. From the pure white ice caps to the stunning green meadows and impossibly colored lakes, the dazzling colours of Yoho National Park are worth marveling over.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPacific Rim National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/614517a4-007b-4976-bc1d-af12ce713580-1400.jpg?placeid=957&name=Pacific%20Rim%20National%20Park%20Reserve&lat=48.791931&lng=-125.156357\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSituated against Vancouver Island\u2019s Pacific Ocean coastline, Pacific Rim National Park<\/a> Reserve attracts hordes of adventure seekers each year \u2013 surfers, hikers, kayakers, bikers and even marine life enthusiasts. The brooding forests, windswept beaches and rugged shores makeup the region which is infused with the native culture that has been present in the Pacific Rim for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrince Edward Island National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/683b968e-d238-434b-85d2-10ea931e58cf-1400.jpg?placeid=955&name=Prince%20Edward%20Island%20National%20Park&lat=46.415714&lng=-63.073204\")
Prince Edward Island National Park, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLocated on the north shore of the island province, the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hit the red sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches of the Prince Edward Island National Park<\/a>. Salt marshes, heaving dunes, mysterious forests and scattered historical sights round out the imaginative nature of the park. Once you watch the sunset over the coastal landscape, you\u2019ll have no problem seeing why this national park provided the inspiration behind Lucy Maud Montgomery\u2019s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Northwest Territories, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nNahanni National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Nahanni](\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/7fd6c7bc-e3bc-446a-80ed-a712a3aeb431-1400.jpg?placeid=956&name=Nahanni%20National%20Park%20Reserve%20of%20Canada&lat=61.500698&lng=-125.500465\")
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territory, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Gros Morne National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWestern Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nShaped by the colliding continents and grinding glaciers of the earth\u2019s crust over millions of years, it\u2019s no wonder Gros Morne National Park<\/a> was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flat-top mountains, barren lowlands, striking fjords and Tablelands will have you feeling as if you\u2019re walking along the earth\u2019s mantle. Walk a little further, however, and the park\u2019s coastal location provides access to breathtaking seaside views from its countless cliffside vantage points, best viewed along the Green Gardens Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Alberta, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBanff National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMoraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanada\u2019s first national park and the world\u2019s third oldest, Banff National Park<\/a> dates back to 1885 and draws in millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year. It\u2019s not hard to see why with the impossibly sparkling emerald lakes, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, upper mineral hot springs and stretches of unspoiled wildlife ecosystems. While Lake Louise is the crown jewel of Banff, with 1,000 miles of hiking trails and endless activities, there\u2019s something for just about everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Nunavut, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAuyuittuq National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAkshayuk Pass, Auyuittuq National Park, Baffin Island, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInuktitut for \u201cland that never melts,\u201d most of Auyuittuq National Park<\/a> lies within the Arctic Circle, meaning it\u2019s not the most accessible of places. Once you arrive, however, you\u2019ll soon realize that the jagged skyline of granite peaks, dramatic tundra terrain and glaciated valleys is one of Mother Nature\u2019s finest works. From the rushing streams and icy landscapes to the polar bears and snow foxes, Auyuittuq offers a one-of-a-kind Arctic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Ontario, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBruce Peninsula National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAbout four hours north of Toronto, you\u2019ll find the Bruce Peninsula National Park<\/a>, where dramatic cliff formations appear to rise from the turquoise waters of the Georgian Bay<\/a>. Between the rocky bluffs, rare orchids, 1,000-year old cedar trees and wetlands, the park is made up of a mosaic of unique habitats, whereas scenic sites such as the Little Cove<\/a>, the Grotto<\/a> and the Singing Sands<\/a> are some of the most picturesque sites in all of Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks British Columbia, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nYoho National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYoho National Park, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTaking its name from the Cree expression that signifies awe and wonder, Yoho National Park<\/a> lies on the British Columbian side of the Rockies. Vertical rock walls, surging waterfalls, looming peaks and glacial lakes characterize the spectacular landscape, which is also home to some of the most significant fossil discoveries in human history. From the pure white ice caps to the stunning green meadows and impossibly colored lakes, the dazzling colours of Yoho National Park are worth marveling over.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPacific Rim National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSituated against Vancouver Island\u2019s Pacific Ocean coastline, Pacific Rim National Park<\/a> Reserve attracts hordes of adventure seekers each year \u2013 surfers, hikers, kayakers, bikers and even marine life enthusiasts. The brooding forests, windswept beaches and rugged shores makeup the region which is infused with the native culture that has been present in the Pacific Rim for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrince Edward Island National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPrince Edward Island National Park, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLocated on the north shore of the island province, the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hit the red sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches of the Prince Edward Island National Park<\/a>. Salt marshes, heaving dunes, mysterious forests and scattered historical sights round out the imaginative nature of the park. Once you watch the sunset over the coastal landscape, you\u2019ll have no problem seeing why this national park provided the inspiration behind Lucy Maud Montgomery\u2019s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Northwest Territories, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\nNahanni National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territory, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Shaped by the colliding continents and grinding glaciers of the earth\u2019s crust over millions of years, it\u2019s no wonder Gros Morne National Park<\/a> was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flat-top mountains, barren lowlands, striking fjords and Tablelands will have you feeling as if you\u2019re walking along the earth\u2019s mantle. Walk a little further, however, and the park\u2019s coastal location provides access to breathtaking seaside views from its countless cliffside vantage points, best viewed along the Green Gardens Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada\u2019s first national park and the world\u2019s third oldest, Banff National Park<\/a> dates back to 1885 and draws in millions of outdoor enthusiasts each year. It\u2019s not hard to see why with the impossibly sparkling emerald lakes, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, upper mineral hot springs and stretches of unspoiled wildlife ecosystems. While Lake Louise is the crown jewel of Banff, with 1,000 miles of hiking trails and endless activities, there\u2019s something for just about everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inuktitut for \u201cland that never melts,\u201d most of Auyuittuq National Park<\/a> lies within the Arctic Circle, meaning it\u2019s not the most accessible of places. Once you arrive, however, you\u2019ll soon realize that the jagged skyline of granite peaks, dramatic tundra terrain and glaciated valleys is one of Mother Nature\u2019s finest works. From the rushing streams and icy landscapes to the polar bears and snow foxes, Auyuittuq offers a one-of-a-kind Arctic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About four hours north of Toronto, you\u2019ll find the Bruce Peninsula National Park<\/a>, where dramatic cliff formations appear to rise from the turquoise waters of the Georgian Bay<\/a>. Between the rocky bluffs, rare orchids, 1,000-year old cedar trees and wetlands, the park is made up of a mosaic of unique habitats, whereas scenic sites such as the Little Cove<\/a>, the Grotto<\/a> and the Singing Sands<\/a> are some of the most picturesque sites in all of Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking its name from the Cree expression that signifies awe and wonder, Yoho National Park<\/a> lies on the British Columbian side of the Rockies. Vertical rock walls, surging waterfalls, looming peaks and glacial lakes characterize the spectacular landscape, which is also home to some of the most significant fossil discoveries in human history. From the pure white ice caps to the stunning green meadows and impossibly colored lakes, the dazzling colours of Yoho National Park are worth marveling over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Situated against Vancouver Island\u2019s Pacific Ocean coastline, Pacific Rim National Park<\/a> Reserve attracts hordes of adventure seekers each year \u2013 surfers, hikers, kayakers, bikers and even marine life enthusiasts. The brooding forests, windswept beaches and rugged shores makeup the region which is infused with the native culture that has been present in the Pacific Rim for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located on the north shore of the island province, the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hit the red sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches of the Prince Edward Island National Park<\/a>. Salt marshes, heaving dunes, mysterious forests and scattered historical sights round out the imaginative nature of the park. Once you watch the sunset over the coastal landscape, you\u2019ll have no problem seeing why this national park provided the inspiration behind Lucy Maud Montgomery\u2019s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Alberta, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Banff National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
National Parks in Nunavut, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Auyuittuq National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
National Parks in Ontario, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bruce Peninsula National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
National Parks British Columbia, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yoho National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNational Parks in Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prince Edward Island National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
National Parks in Northwest Territories, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nahanni National Park Reserve<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n