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15 Best Parks & Nature in Canada

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada leads, and the rest of Canada's best parks and natural escapes follow, ranked by real visits.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Canada. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    Park & nature · Toronto

    Right at the foot of the CN Tower in downtown Toronto, Ripley's Aquarium is a slick, modern attraction built around Dangerous Lagoon, a long moving walkway that carries you through a glass tunnel as…

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  2. Granville Island

    Park & nature · VancouverFree entry

    Granville Island isn't really an island but a former industrial peninsula tucked under a bridge in the heart of Vancouver, reborn as one of the city's most enjoyable places to wander.

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  3. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

    Park & nature · VancouverFree entry

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  4. Place des Arts

    Park & nature · MontrealFree entry

    Place des Arts is Montreal's largest cultural complex, located in the Westmount area (though actually in the Quartier des Spectacles).

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  5. False Creek

    Park & nature · VancouverFree entry

    False Creek is a vibrant tidal inlet that separates downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city.

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  6. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

    Park & nature · ParksvilleFree entry

    Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is a beloved natural retreat on Vancouver Island's eastern shore, near Parksville.

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  7. Allan Gardens Conservatory

    Park & nature · TorontoFree entry

    Allan Gardens Conservatory is a lush, year-round oasis nestled in the heart of Toronto's Old Town.

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  8. Burlington Waterfront Trail

    Park & nature · BurlingtonFree entry

    The Burlington Waterfront Trail is a beloved park and nature destination that stretches along the shores of Lake Ontario, providing a serene escape from city life.

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  9. Parksville Community Park and Skate Park

    Park & nature · ParksvilleFree entry

    Parksville Community Park and Skate Park is a vibrant recreational hub located along the shores of the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island.

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  10. Devonian Gardens

    Park & nature · CalgaryFree entry

    Devonian Gardens is a unique urban oasis located on the fourth floor of the CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary.

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  11. Paradise Fun Park

    Park & nature · Parksville

    Paradise Fun Park is a beloved family attraction located on Island Highway West in Parksville, British Columbia.

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  12. Free of the Central Experimental Farm

    Park & nature · OttawaFree entry

    The Free of the Central Experimental Farm, commonly referred to as the Central Experimental Farm (CEF), is a unique blend of agricultural research station and public green space in Ottawa.

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  13. Boyce-Gyro Beach Park

    Park & nature · KelownaFree entry

    Boyce-Gyro Beach Park is a beloved public park situated along the shores of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, British Columbia.

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  14. Fresh Adventures

    Park & nature · Vancouver

    Fresh Adventures is a top-rated outdoor activity provider in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in park and nature experiences.

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  15. Sylvan Lake Provincial Park

    Park & nature · Sylvan LakeFree entry

    Sylvan Lake Provincial Park is a beloved summer destination in central Alberta, known for its stunning turquoise waters and sandy beaches.

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