Thousand Islands – Ontario
This beautiful island chain is situated in the Saint Lawrence River, stretching between Kingston and Brockville, near the eastern end of Lake Ontario, just 3 hours from Toronto.
- One of Canada’s smallest national parks, this group of 20 plus granite islands, numerous inlets, and several mainland bases is characterized by marshland, pine forest, and sparkling waterways.
- It is home to some of the country’s richest wildlife populations.
- Visitors can explore the lush terrain via hiking trails or by taking to the water in a kayak or powerboat to discover secluded bays and rugged coastal areas, while catching glimpses of rare turtle and bird species.
- Mallorytown Landing serves as the park’s main hub, offering a range of activities including an interpretive center, aquarium, picnic and camping sites, a children’s playground, theater, traveling exhibits, and more, ensuring visitors can fully enjoy their time in this unique park.
List of National Parks in Canada
List of National Parks in Canada: Canada has 47 national parks. Of these 37 are designated as national parks and 10 are reserved national parks. These 47 national parks represent the 336,343 square kilometers area of Canada which falls under the 39 terrestrial natural regions. These 47 national parks cover almost every province and territory of Canada that is responsible for protecting the wildlife and flora’s lives.
In this article, we are going to discuss the National Parks in Canada in detail.