Nature of Canada - national parks and reserves for active recreation

Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, its size second only to Russia. Its nature is unusually beautiful and diverse. The lower part of the country is dominated by a milder climate, but 75% of its territory is considered to be a zone of the north. On its lands there are countless number of lakes, many of them are within Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. In the south of the country, in the province of Ontario, is the legendary Niagara Falls, 53 meters high and 800 meters wide. Canada is known for its wildlife, untouched forests and a wide variety of flora and fauna. On its territory, 39 national parks are organized, the inhabitants of which are under special protection of the state. The climate in Canada, especially the northern regions, is quite severe, in winter a lot of snow falls.

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Canada's largest national park is Wood Buffalo in the Northwest Territories and Alberta. The park is one of the largest in the world. Its flora is represented by coniferous forests, grassy prairies and wild flowers. On the territory of the park live bison, beavers, deer caribou, wolves, nests American cranes. Another large national park, Auyuittuq, is in Nunavut, north of the country. Translated from its Indian name, it means "the land that never parted." On the lands of the park there are settlements of Inuit - the indigenous people of America. Most of Auyuittuq is a cliff, some of which were formed almost 3 billion years ago.

Vuntut National Park is located in Yukon, on the border with Alaska. The name of the park means "among the lakes". On its territory there are hundreds of lakes of different sizes. The fauna is represented by reindeer caribou on which hunting has always been conducted on the territory of the park, as well as bears, wolverines, lynxes, mink, foxes, and martens. In Nahanni National Park, located in the Mackenzie Mountains, there is another well-known waterfall of the country - Virginia. Its height is 90 meters, almost twice as high as that of Niagara Falls. The park occupies the canyons of the South Nahanni River, from which incredibly picturesque views are opened. The park has become a habitat for approximately 500 grizzly bears under the protection of the state. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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In British Columbia the Glacier National Park is located, on the territory of which the historic Rogers Pass, through which a railroad was laid in the 19th century, is located. In Glacier you can find rain and snow forests. In the region there is a very large amount of precipitation. Among the trees you can see thuja, yew, boxwood and a huge number of moss and lichen species which grow in the park. The animal world is represented by grizzly bears, mountain caribou and goats, marmots, foxes, squirrels and partridges. In Gros-Morne Park you can watch the continental drift process. The park is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and has a predominantly moraine landscape. On its territory live moose, hares, and is located one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the country - Uster-Brook-Pond.

The Prince Albert Park in Saskatchewan is very popular among tourists. In this park there are cultural objects and historical monuments of the tribes of the Indians, who lived on the lands 8 thousand years ago. The park has a very rich animal world. Among its inhabitants are baribals, deer, beavers, badgers, lynxes, wolves, foxes. The park also houses the hut of the famous American writer Gray Owl, where he lived his last days. In the province of Nova Scotia there is the Seibel Island, a sandy island more than 40 km long and just 1.3 km wide. In winter, a colony of long-nosed seals approaches the island to leave their offspring. Ringed seals, ordinary seal, and a crested seal inhabited the surrounding waters.

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On the territory of Canada are the famous Great Lakes, which represent the largest system of freshwater lakes in the world. They are on the border of Canada with the United States. The lakes are the most important places for recreation of locals and organization of navigation. The upper lake is the largest freshwater lake in the world. The water in it is very cold and does not warm above 4 degrees. There is the largest island in the world Manitoulin, on the second largest lake of the group. It is located in the middle of the lake. Other lakes of the system are Michigan (located in the USA), Saint Clair, Ontario and Erie. The lakes were formed over a billion years ago.

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National and city parks of Canada
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♥ Provincial Park 'Abitibi-De-Troyes Provincial Park' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ Provincial Park 'Adam Creek Provincial Nature Reserve' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ A - Park 'Adams lake marine park' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ A - Park 'Adams lake park-bush creek site' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ A - Park 'Akamina-kishinena park' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ Provincial Park 'Albany River Provincial Park' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ Provincial Park 'Albert Lake Mesa Provincial Nature Reserve' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ Provincial Park 'Alexander Lake Forest Provincial Park' . On the map Show on the map

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♥ Provincial Park 'Alexander Stewart Provincial Park' . On the map Show on the map

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Famous places and sights of Canada

Manicouagan Crater

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Canada is rich in unique impact craters. The world famous Manicouagan crater is situated in Quebec. The diameter of the structure is 100 km. The crater was formed by an impact of the asteroid that could be up to 5 km large. The collision happened more than 200 million years ago. According to scientists, this disaster could lead to the complete extermination of Triassic-Jurassic animals.

During millions of years, erosion has being changing the crater shape considerably. Today, its apparent diameter is a little over 70 km. A picturesque lake formed there, which is an important local landmark. Manicouagan is the fifth largest crater in the world. Mount Babylon is considered to be the central peak of it. This amazing crater is perhaps one of the few in the world that was no doubt formed by a … Read all

Sudbury Crater

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In Canada, Ontario, there is one of the largest impact craters of the planet called Sudbury. The diameter of the crater is about 250 km, so its majesty can be fully appreciated only while watching images taken by a satellite. The crater has an elliptical shape. A part of the basin is filled with a lake of about 8 km in diameter. The scale of the meteorite crater is amazing, it’s about 65 km long and 25 km wide. The depth of structure is about 14 km.

The crater is 1.85 billion years old. The structure was formed as a result of collision of Earth and a comet or an asteroid reaching 10 km in diameter. Until the 70s of last century, the impact theory of the crater origin wasn’t in doubt. Several decades ago, a group of researchers found out that at the time of the disaster the lower area … Read all

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Cultural sights in regions of Canada

Montreal

The Hugh Allan mansion is located near the palace. The best landmark of the Hispano-Moresque style is justly considered to be the Clarence-Sole mansion. Plenty of historical landmarks and variety of different architectural styles fused in original building complexes will turn a walk though the historical quarter of the city to an unforgettable journey to the past ages. A significant landmark of the city is considered to be Windsor Station of Montreal. The railway station was built in the end … Read more

Toronto

The most important cultural center of the city is the Royal Ontario Museum. Its exposition is devoted to nature and world culture; it has more than six million exhibits. The museum houses a worthy collection dedicated to prehistoric animals, as well as a huge number of stores with art and archaeological finds. Art Gallery on Ontario impresses with its extensive collection. About 68,000 paintings, including priceless works by Van Dyck, Rubens, Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Degas and other … Read more

Quebec City

The Museum of History and the Museum of Civilizations are also among popular cultural institutions of the city. The latter is a great place to learn about history and culture of different nations. Its spacious halls exhibit a large collection of archaeological, historical and ethnographic items, as well as handicrafts and art objects. Fans of painting will certainly like the Museum of Fine Arts, the collection of which includes more than 20,000 priceless artifacts. This is the place where … Read more

Vancouver

The biggest part of architectural sights is located in Gastown Street. This is where miners built their first houses. This part of the city has retained its inexpressible atmosphere of adventure. Downtown is completely opposite to the old part of Vancouver. This is a large business center with numerous modern buildings and gleaming skyscrapers. Harbour Centre Skyscraper is known as the most notable building of the district. The roof of the building is equipped with a special observation deck … Read more

Calgary

Fort Calgary Historic Park is an equally important attraction. The construction of the fort was completed in 1875. The massive structure existed until 1914. In the beginning of the 20th century a large railway company decided to destroy the old fort as it prevented construction works. In 1970 archaeologists discovered the surviving fragments of the fort and eight years later a park was founded around the historical building. Today it is considered the most important historical site in the city. … Read more

Banff

Château Lake Louise is an equally historical monument that was erected in 1890 on the shore of Lake Louise. The very first castle was built in this place entirely of wood but a strong fire broke out here at the beginning of the 20th century. The entire building was destroyed by fire and it was only possible to rebuild the castle by 1924. It has remained virtually unchanged since then. By the way, the castle houses a prestigious hotel as well. A visit to the Banff Center for Arts and … Read more

Ottawa

The tower houses the Memorial Chamber on the first floor. The Chamber keeps a book with 66 650 names of city residents who died during the war. Another significant and tourist attracting architectural landmark of the city is the building of the City Hall. In the nearest neighborhood to this city landmark tourists will discover another nature attraction of this tourist destination being the Rideau Falls. Many tourists prefer visiting this location late in the evening as the falls are illuminated … Read more

Edmonton

One of the most amazing tour facilities is the Fort Edmonton Park. This is a unique living history museum that tells visitors about important historical events and everyday local life. There are several unique architectural monuments in Edmonton; Alberta Legislature is considered the most beautiful of them. Currently, this historic building is fully placed at the disposal of tourists; in summer, you can visit a large swimming pool there and enjoy ice skating rink in winter. All those interested … Read more

Nature of Canada - national parks and reserves for active recreation

Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Canada

Famous places and sights of Canada

Manicouagan Crater

Sudbury Crater

Photogallery of Canada

Cultural sights in regions of Canada

Canada: Map of sightseeing in regions