21 Most Beautiful Canadian National Parks

Canada is blessed with open spaces and there is nothing better than hopping in a canoe to explore its freshwater lakes or hiking through the forest in one of our Canadian national parks. From coast to coast to coast and everywhere in between, Canada’s national parks are breathtaking.

Canada has 37 national parks and 10 National Parks reserves. What are national park reserves you ask? Well, they are treated and managed like a national park but they have one or more Indigenous land claims. These national reserves are protected by Parks Canada and we have had the privilege of exploring many of our greatest protected lands. We haven’t seen them all yet, but as the saying goes, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

Best National Parks in Canada

The best way to get to the National Parks in Canada is by car. You can check out car rental comparisons at RentalCars.com. Some Canadian national parks can only be reached by plane as many of Canada’s national parks are in remote regions of the country. That makes them even more desirable to see! So, what are we waiting for, let’s get exploring.

To inspire you to pick up a national parks pass this year, we wanted round up our experiences in the best Canadian National Parks that we’ve seen and a couple that are on our list. You can pick uo your Canadian National Parks Pass at pc.gc.ca from the National Park Service. A Discovery Pass cost $145 per family (up to 7 people) and gives access to 80 parks for 12 months. Or you can purchase a single pass: Adults $72.25 and Seniors $61.75

1. Banff National Park – Alberta

Banff is Canada’s most famous National Park and not only that it is the oldest national park in the country. Banff was designated as a national park in 1885 after the discovery of its hot springs by employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Located in Alberta just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Calgary, Banff national park is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies with turquoise lakes and majestic mountains, it is no wonder it is the third oldest national park in the world.

There is a reason everyone flocks to Banff, Alberta. With snowcapped mountains, glacier lakes, and world-class four-season activities, it’s Canada’s outdoor playground. Banff National Park is so beautiful, that one of its most famous lakes, Moraine Lake was depicted on Canada’s twenty-dollar bill.

The only downfall of visiting Banff National Park is how busy it can get. Go try to visit…