Best places: Nature preserves in Canada

536 sq. km. of forested area with lakes, campgrounds & trails for year-round outdoor activities.

Made up of field, forest & marsh, this lakeside nature area offers trails & picnic spots.

👍👍 Stunning view... great place to hike... pet friendly (pets must be on leash). Parking must be reserved prior to the visit as it's limited. From the parking area to the lookout point, it's about 45 min hikes. Proper hiking boots recommend as it's a rocky area. Be safe and be responsible for your ow...

👍👍 What a great tour, totally worth the money. The crew was engaged, knowledgeable and sometimes equally excited as you! We saw thousands of birds and even jellyfish. When we were on the tour they sidetracked as we found a whale, and we ended up circling this whale which came up about 10-15 times, and...

Vast area offering a lake & pond, scenic overlooks, a nature trail, winter sports & bird-watching.

👍👍 Beautiful park and bird sanctuary. Almost 8km of walking trails but only about 3-4km of it is where the birds are. Some parts are bordering the water.

Huge park with Iroquoian heritage site, a canyon lookout & 19 km of trails, plus a visitors' centre.

👍👍 What a nice find. Only about 25 min from the Edmonton Airport. I was able to spend some time taking photos while waiting for my friend's flight to arrive. So much better than waiting in the terminal. The boardwalk led me out into the marsh where the birds could care less if I was there. I'll be goin...

👍👍 A fantastic natural area with great pathways, plenty of flora and fauna and an excellent visitor center when it's open. Great place for a short walk or a longer hike. Love the fact there's a wheelchair accessible path as well. Great for people of all fitness levels.

Natural park on a narrow peninsula, with 10km of paved trails for walking, rollerblading & cycling.

Protected estuary & fjord marine park known for blue & beluga whales, boating & water activities.

Protected wetlands zone offering a seasonal canoe launch, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.

👍👍 Riverwood is a wonderful place. As a first timer, I was blown away by the beautiful botanical garden. All the vibrant colours of the flowers. You can get lost in them. The grounds are perfect for pictures. You can also do some exploring on the trails. We are certainly blessed to be surrounded by be...

Dog-friendly picnic & campsite with nature trails for horseback riding, hiking & biking.

Forested area with restored lime kilns & fissures, plus information boards & hiking trails.

Tranquil natural area on Lake Ontario featuring walking trails, boardwalks & birdlife.

This large, marshy nature preserve is home to diverse migratory birds & offers hiking & canoeing.

Scenic natural area & walking spot with boardwalks, a forested trail, a cafe & wildlife sightings.

Natural attraction featuring gentle waterfalls for swimming & sightseeing, plus a hiking trail.