Reaction To Canadian National Parks (STUNNING!!)

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

Banff and Jasper are just super promoted for tourism, but Canada has SOOOOO many incredible national parks (and MANY provincial parks) that are equally as incredible. Canada has endless, beautiful wilderness. So much of the country is untouched, which is what I love most about it

[@transistordave]

I live close to those parks, and have been to them many times. I agree with everything you have said.

[@blazingstar9638]

Ontario is the baddest 😎

[@colleenrafuse2974]

Cape Breton Highlands in the fall has the most spectacular views and colours. The fresh air and fall scent is intoxicating and the coastline is stunning. A must visit in the fall❤

[@christinehuband4383]

I live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia . The island is bigger than the whole province of PEI and we have a stunning national park here called the pacific rim national park just south of a popular tourist town called Tofino. The whole island is a must see experience.

[@jennifergraham3752]

I agree with you, my husband is from Victoria and we have spent many holidays on the Island. It is so beautiful. I love it! It is perfect because you can easily drive to multiple gorgeous places within a few hours.

[@krisprepolec5616]

I am in love with Cathedral Grove in the centre of the island. We always go there when we visit my brother in Victoria.

[@christinehuband4383]

@krisprepolec5616 one of my favorite places on the island. Did you know that parts of the movie Quest for fire were filmed in Cathedral Grove?

[@catballou8566]

There are gems here, but there are SOOOOOO many more national and provincial parks outside of these four provinces. Off the top of my head, La Mauricie and Forillon (Québec), Wapusk and Riding Mountain (Manitoba) and Kluane (Yukon) all have different vibes, but are all a guaranteed amazing experience.

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

I was going to suggest Kluane as well.

[@johnp5990]

There are national parks in every province and they're all beautiful. British Columbia 7 Glacier, Gulf Islands, Gwaii Haanas, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Pacific Rim, Yoho Northwest Territories 6 Aulavik, Nááts'ihch'oh, Nahanni, Thaidene Nëné, Tuktut Nogait, Wood Buffalo[54] Ontario 6 Bruce Peninsula, Georgian Bay Islands, Point Pelee, Pukaskwa, Rouge, Thousand Islands Alberta 5 Banff, Elk Island, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Wood Buffalo[54] Nunavut 5 Auyuittuq, Qausuittuq, Quttinirpaaq, Sirmilik, Ukkusiksalik Newfoundland and Labrador 4 Akami-Uapishkᵘ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains, Gros Morne, Terra Nova, Torngat Mountains Nova Scotia 3 Cape Breton Highlands, Kejimkujik, Sable Island Quebec 3 Forillon, La Mauricie, Mingan Archipelago Yukon 3 Ivvavik, Kluane, Vuntut Manitoba 2 Riding Mountain, Wapusk New Brunswick 2 Fundy, Kouchibouguac Saskatchewan 2 Grasslands, Prince Albert Prince Edward Island 1 Prince Edward Island

[@tmcgrenere]

He is absolutely correct!

[@lauriegunn9636]

Canada has so many beautiful parks and all very different. I was born and raised in Alberta and have been to Banff and Jasper quite a bit. It's great in the summer for hiking and camping, in winter it is so nice to sit in the hot springs. I envy your trip to Glencoe, that would be my dream. 🙂

[@murraytown4]

Jasper and Banff are basically side by side so they are both easily visited together. Jasper is more authentic, while Banff is more touristy. I’ve family in Jasper. While I’ve never been, Gros Morne (NL) should be on the list. It allows you to walk on the Earth’s mantle. Pacific Rim as well, where I have been. For its uniqueness, there is Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto. As its name suggests, it’s the only national park within city limits.

[@cheryl4549]

I love Rouge Valley. I took my children hiking there many times. They swam in the river on hot sunny days.

[@kylerjones4411]

"Basically side by side". LOL, it's a 3 and a half hour drive. Keep in mind you're responding to someone from Scotland. You can drive the entirety of Scotland from side to side in that time and north to south in just a little longer. We forget how big our country is sometimes :)

[@Kiera_Jackson74]

Riding Mountain National Park I grew up there... we looked after some of the trail horses in the winter when the tourist season was closed. Planted trees as a boy scout. Camped with my grandparents. Partied like crazy as a teenager. Clear Lake and Wasagamin is an amazing place. Manitoba's Yellowstone/Banff

[@joycelynnelobert8779]

Do you know of any videos featuring the clear ice on Clear Lake?

[@Kiera_Jackson74]

clear ice doesn't happen very often and this stuff here is really thin... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2aqZpRmgJ2Zi5I @@joycelynnelobert8779

[@Asking-cn6wb]

Waterton National Park most beautiful, great hikes. It is in Alberta. Check the 'the road to the sun' in glacier, Montana. One of the top hikes in waterton is crypt lake, where you go through a tunnel in the side of the mountain and see a 800 ft water fall.

[@toxyvella]

Oooo we do have some real gems here!! Banff is a classic, but I'm bias as an Albertan (Johnston Canyon is one of my favorites!) Almost anywhere in Ontario is gorgeous!

[@johnp5990]

I live in Ontario so as an unbiased opinion, I prefer Jasper over Banff. I don't know Johnston Canyon very well, though. Each province has amazing national parks, as well as provincial parks. They're all a little different, like different flavours of ice cream. It's worth trying them all.

[@COrischuk]

If you’re planning a trip and want to see Banff & Jasper, and can handle the cold I definitely recommend going in the winter, and Jasper over Banff. Both are tourist traps in the summer, and way too busy, but Jasper less so. If you talk to some locals, you can find trails and things to do, that are more nature oriented and as people packed.

[@mikaeljohansson-mj13bc]

These videos are great to get a little snippet of the beauty of Canada but if you really want to see the beauty of Canada there is a series called Canada over the edge, each episode is almost an hour and covers one area at a time. I'm not sure how you would be able to do them in a youtube format like yours, multi part maybe, but they really are spectacular and gives you an idea of just how beautiful and diverse geographically Canada is.

[@doberski6855]

They covered some great parks for sure, but hey it's Canada. Pick a province and check the map and you are sure to find amazing parks worth a visit. In Ontario, Algonquin Nation Park, as well as many others like the two parks and a national site around Wawa Ontario, where at no extra charge you can take a photo of yourself along side the Wawa Goose!😂 In Alberta, there is also the Badlands which are completely different from Banff, and Lake Louis. In Manitoba if you want to make the trip, there is the Prince of Wales national site near Churchill, while you are up there. Depending on the time of the year, you can take a special bus trip out on the tundra and get up close with Polar bears. There are such spots all over Canada, all pretty much worth a visit.

[@BobsYoureuncle]

Algonquin has been incorrectly referred to as a national park numerous times . It's Ontario's largest Provincial Park . It's governed under Ontario Provincial Parks.

[@doberski6855]

@@BobsYoureuncle My bad, I keep forgetting that are provincial as well as national parks.

[@ghsm_orl]

Glad to see you covering our Parks. As per other comments, there's many more to explore. Mentioned before, travelling across Canada and camping in the parks is an incredible experience.

[@Angelicus-p5p]

I would still like to see Gwaii Hanaas some day. Formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands it's home to the Haida people, has spectacular scenery, novel plant life, diverse animal life and historic significance. As far as visiting times, depends what activities you enjoy. A provincial park I absolutely love is Little Qualicum Falls in BC during the summer!

[@TashOnTheRock]

Ummmmm sitting here on my beautiful island home in Newfoundland feeling kind of left out ! 🧐. We have the stunning Gros Morne National Park on the Northern Peninsula. Here you can walk on the earths mantle, hike the mountains or the coastline. Take a boat tour on a landlocked lake into a mountain gorge all the while being entertained and educated by the knowledgeable guides. Walk for miles along a sandy beach. Even swim in the ocean if you are brave enough to do so this far North ! You may see a moose, maybe a bear , possibly a fox and so many others. Plus when you are done exploring the park (you are never done exploring this park) and it is time to move on you can drive a few hours up the coast and visit the Viking village near St Anthony. Just sayin 😊

[@carolmurphy7572]

What a lovely comment! I hope you don't consider it rude of me to correct spelling, but I wouldn't want anyone to be trying to find the park but be unable to do so. The correct spelling is Gros Morne National Park. As a fellow Newfoundlander, I agree with you that it definitely belongs on the list! Cheers!

[@TashOnTheRock]

@@carolmurphy7572 ty I have always been a bad speller 😋

[@redhatbarnswallow4768]

I’m in B.C. and Newfoundland is definitely on my bucket list. One day I’ll get to the other side of the country. 😊 So much to see in this country!

[@rebeccabourque7704]

I can’t even start to explain the beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands. I went over 20 years ago, and want to go back. I live in the same Province but it’s an 8 hour drive, I’m at the complete opposite end. No video will ever do the scenery justice. I was absolutely mesmerized when I went. Was there for a week and it wasn’t nearly long enough. There’s just so much to see. The waterfalls that are at the end of some hikes are breathtaking, Egypt Falls being one of them. The view from the Skyline Trail is amazing. An added bonus when I was there was finding a place that offered horseback riding on a trail. We did the morning ride which took us through the woods, across a river, up a mountain, and finally the ride ended on the beach where we could just let our horses run free and enjoy the freedom of the wind in our faces as they sped along the ocean’s edge. There aren’t enough words to describe the beauty of the park and photos and videos don’t come close to capturing what it really looks like. I wasn’t prepared for what I saw, even though for years I’d seen it in pictures.

[@filmcrew3531]

Kananaskis Park is one of my favorites, not a National Park but a Provincial Park that is mixed use lands and absolutely gorgeous.

[@TyLockton]

Waterton in southern Alberta is Lake Louise without the crowds. Highly recommend.

[@astralnomad]

@mert can - funny thing.. when my family was on vacation, driving through Banff National when I was a teen, we saw a grizzly sitting by the road - on his butt, legs spread, scratching his nads like a human in the heat. lol..

[@GoWestYoungMan]

There are 49 National Parks in Canada with 3 more currently being proposed. Of the existing parks, Prince Edward Island, Gros Morne, Grasslands, and Nahanni would have been 4 good parks to highlight that weren't covered.

[@jomojojo6603]

Happy New Year, Mert. I hope you had a great holiday with your family.

[@RobMeush]

The distance between Banff and Jasper is not THAT far (about 3.5 hours) and there is TONS to see in between the two. (Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields etc.). If you are spending time going to see one of the parks, plan to take some extra time to see the other!!

[@itsshanmarie]

Yoho National Park was one of the highlights of my trip to BC/Alberta. I am surprised they didn't highlight Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge. Yoho also borders Banff National Park. We stayed in Golden BC which gives you access to 6 National Parks within a few hours drive (Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Kootaney, Banff and Jasper) Highly recommend staying in that area, it's not as touristy but gives you access to so many different parks

[@kellycornell7510]

100% agreement. So much that you can access from Golden.

[@christophersnyder1532]

Happy new year! Take care, and all the best!

[@almostthere3733]

I agree, this is more of a 'tourist' video. Just to give some perspective, Canada has 37 National Parks and 10 more National Park Reserves. Then if you consider any province, Ontario for example, it has more than 330 Provincial Parks. Every one has it's unique features and are amazing to explore.

[@Dimcle]

Canada has 38 national parks and 92 provincial parks. Pick one - you will not be disappointed. As for Banff and Jasper, IMO, the best time to visit is autumn when most tourists have gone home. They are both well worth visiting, no matter.

[@SharonFromNB]

I think you'd love Cape Breton. It's where you can experience Scottish-Canadian Gaelic culture: the people, the history, the food, the music... It's the only place in North America when Gaelic is spoken as a community language so much so that their street signs are bilingual: English and Gaelic. The island was once part of the same landmass as Scotland and it's said both highlands are connected under the ocean. ❤

[@fnanette1]

She didn’t do the Fundy Park justice. (I’m biased). Look up the Tidal Bore in NB. PS did your little one write to Santa? 🇨🇦

[@katiem6773]

I love Jasper and Banff national parks and did some camping there in early summer. Such a stunning part of Canada!

[@chrisshannon4543]

There are also many provincial parks to visit, especially if you enjoy camping and canoeing. In Ontario, there are Algonquin Provincial Park, Temagami - Lady Evelyn Provincial Park, and Quetico Provincial Park, just to name a few.

[@Ivyskid]

Canada has national parks, provincial parks, conservation areas/parks plus a plethora of other trails for hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking etc. I'm sure i forgot something. If you like nature and the calmness of being in the wild, Canada is a excellent choice to explore. And if you're more of a city, art gallery, museum, live stage type we have so much of that as well.

[@karenpower1643]

Thanks Mert for showcasing our beautiful country! 😁

[@joan634]

I'm from Canada , Edmonton Alberta , so I've camped there growing up and as an adult . About 50 yrs and its always beautiful with tons of trails .

[@mako88sb]

I live about an hours drive from Banff. Overall, I'd rate Jasper as the better park to go to but they are both great. Lots of very enjoyable hikes with both of them. The drive between Banff and Jasper is rated as one of the top 10 drives in the world.

[@kayecastleman6353]

It is a spectacular drive between Banff and Jasper through the icefield.

[@mako88sb]

@@kayecastleman6353 Yes. I don’t know if you’ve ever done the Highwood pass drive in Kananaskis? Also very nice and not as well known. The highest paved pass in Canada but only about an hour from Calgary to the highest part of it. Only open for about 6 months of the year.

[@kayecastleman6353]

@@mako88sb There are so many beautiful sights of all kinds in this country. The St. Lawrence River valley is breathtaking in the fall with all the maple leaves turning colours. I will keep the Highwood Pass in mind for fitire road trips. Thanks!

[@mako88sb]

@@kayecastleman6353 I’ve seen autumn pictures of that area. Pretty breathtaking. Hopefully get down that way in the next few years.

[@lindsayambler9706]

My favourite time at Lake Louise ..a Piper playing haunting Music..echoing through the Mts...

[@sheldondyck8631]

Canadian here, I tend to avoid the touristy national parks like Banff and Jasper. At least around the Lake Louise and Morraine Lake areas. The scenery is amazing but there’s too many people specially in summer. My two favourite parks I’ve been to are Grasslands national park in Saskatchewan (where I live) and Gros Morne national park in Newfoundland. Grasslands is a designated dark zone so there no lights and depending on your night vision it can get so dark you can’t see your hand in front of your face. There’s few places on earth that will give you a better view of the night sky. Gros Morne is just absolutely gorgeous in every way. First I was there it felt like the land that time forgot. But in all honesty the best way to see Canada is off the beaten path. Back roads and secondary highways. You’ll miss so much if you only stick to the main roads.

[@kayecastleman6353]

I've visited Banff and Jasper multiple times, and I'm especially fond of Jasper. Besides its enormous wilderness area and beautiful campsites, Banff has a larger commerical area with restaurants and shops, all very grand and pretty expensive. Jasper is farther north, so it doesn't get as much tourist traffic as Banff. The townsite is smaller, but still offers every amenity you could look for, along with lots of shopping for tourists. I had to purchase a car battery while camping in Jasper and everyone was so helpful. They didn't soak me for the battery, either. The camping and hiking in both places is stellar. There's so much more to see and do than they referenced in the video, and so many more national and provincial parks.

[@Dusten01]

Canada's National Parks System is great... to help preserve the eco-diversity, Canada has a national park in every eco-system found within in Canada, From mountains, grasslands, march's, rainforest, boreal forests, and even Desert

[@bradgillund2633]

Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton gives you an many chances to see so much wildlife. Bison wandering around wild are some of the best things see there!

[@kahhtd]

Elk Island is a hidden gem for sure!

[@alisoncircus]

Shoulder season is always the best time of year. Before school lets out or after it's back in session eliminates most Canadian and American tourists (not all, but most) and reduces the crowds. If you enjoy winter activities, winter is also good - especially if you're not downhill skiing or snowboarding (slopes can be packed). Jasper is higher altitude and so a bit colder, it's also a much smaller town. It's more expensive because there's no town outside the park to stay in (Canmore, for Banff). Jasper is my personal favorite, though, and I have the belief it's less crowded. Glacier National Park, Alberta, has the distinction of actually being an INTERNATIONAL park, since it abuts Glacier National Park, Montana. Yoho is more out of the way and definitely less crowded. I didn't get to go out to Cape Breton when we were in Nova Scotia as we only had a week for the whole province. The hardest part of touring Canada is reducing the itinerary to something doable. The next on our agenda is Haida Gwaii (which used to be called the Queen Charlotte Islands) at the north end of the west coast. It's not listed in this video, but it includes Haida heritage sites (including some of the oldest settlement locations in North America - and I mean Native settlements, not colonial; ~12000 BCE), and a National Marine Preserve (may be the only one in Canada, I'm not sure, but there aren't many). And as someone else mentioned, there are also provincial parks. If you enjoy camping (not glamping) don't forget the Forestry sites, either. They're very minimal, but also very affordable. And many of them are in spectacular locations that just don't happen to be in parks.

[@katnero-campbell6393]

Canada is a large country, so we don't get to go to all the parks that we would like to. I've been to Jasper many times, to Banff several times, and have skied in both of them. We've also been to Glacier and Yoho parks, camping some of the time. Been through the Qu'pelle valley in Saskatchwean, Riding Mountain and Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, was to some park on Vancouver Island, but can't remember the name of it. It's all still nice now, but was more fun about 46 years ago, befor they put up so much safety stuff and made it more for tourists. (In those dqys you could do things like take fake beer commercial shots right on Athabasca Falls, as there were few fences and no security.)

[@sl6066]

Point Pelee National Park is also known as a stopping place for Monarch butterflies during their epic migration to Mexico. I was lucky enough to visit there one fall many years ago when every bush and tree was covered with resting butterflies. An incredible experience.

[@beverlybunker1330]

If you love mountains…either Jasper or Banff in Western Canada are fantastic to visit. I live very close to Jasper and visit it often. I would suggest going to both, not missing either of them. You can drive from Jasper through the mountains going South to Banff. It takes a few hours to do so, but the scenery along the way is also not to be missed.

[@bryanevans5398]

And yes, ice climbing inside of chasms is a thing. Jasper has some of the best in maligne canyon. No bad time to visit, just different things to do and see ..keep in mind Jasper, banff and glacier parks can get insanely packed in summer

[@canadianmike626]

You do not have to choose between Banff and Japer. Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, and Jasper National Park are all connected it is easy to go from one to the other. You can see all three in a 3 day trip stopping in each for a day. The only issue is that they are busy, but there is talk of limiting visitors. If you like to hike, then you will need several days for each park, but as they are only a few hours apart you can get a few hikes in each park during a day visit including the drive.😊

[@historyfreak6591]

Most of my trips have been to Banff National park. I visited Lake Louise with my family when I was a kid and my boyfriend and his parents and I have gone skiiing on Mt. Norquay many times. Norquay is less known than Sunshine or Whistler but is not as crowded

[@onepieceofgumleft]

Cheers from Calgary (hour drive from Banff). Best time to take a trip would be early July. That way you could also take in the Calgary Stampede. And a local tip , if you do ever make it here , stay in Canmore (a town about 20 mins outside of Banff). Still really nice with all the amazing mountain scenery , but a bit less expensive , a bit less busy , and a bit less “touristy”. You can still take day trips to see all the things in and around Banff. Next best time to visit would be early September. You’d miss the Calgary Stampede , but the weather should still be good , and the Park isn’t as busy once the mid summer tourist season is over.

[@arvidwangen8397]

Fly to Calgary. Rent a car for two weeks and drive west. Barely matters whether you go; through Kananaskis, Waterton, Frank Slide and Hope; through Banff, Louise, Fairmont; Banff, Glacier Highway, Jasper; up through Pemberton and down through the Sea To Sky, or through Golden, Revelstoke, and The Interior and The Coq. It's beautiful country. Just don't rush it. And don't do mid-winter. Weather is unpredictable and days are short in the mountains. End up in Vancouver and The Island.

[@suzannelinnell1387]

The National parks are unbelievable! But don’t forget about provincial parks! They are also gorgeous and on a smaller scale but absolutely stunning!

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

If I had to pick between Jasper and Banff, it's Banff. There's just so much more to do. But Glacier National Park is easily my favourite. Although, the provincial parks are not to be ignored either. Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park is one of my favourites, for its uniqueness. Canada has LOTS of nice parks.

[@Abegweit111]

When visiting the Rockies, you can visit both Banff and Jasper at the same time. The two parks are adjacent Distance between Kasper and Banff is about 250km. You can enter the parks at one end, spend a few days and take another day to drive to the other end for a few more days. At one time we lived in Northern BC so we often took our holidays in early Fall (mid September) to avoid the crowds. We love Cape Breton! Maritimers often go in the Fall (Early October) for the Fall colours. This video missed many of our favourite parks. In PEI, Prince Edward Island National Park has excellent beaches. Avoid spending much time in Cavendish; instead visit Greenwich with it's many trails, one is mostly a boardwalk over a fresh water pond, then climb the dune before the vista of the Gulf of St Lawrence bursts before you.. Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park is spectacular. It is a wilderness nature sanctuary with unusual rock formations, tablelands, boat tours & lots of wildlife, trails & campsites.

[@kathleentipton1193]

Banff and Jasper NPs are probably best seen in May, as the snow melts, and the animals wake up, and you can see them, and there aren't any tourists yet, no traffic jams. By June, it's busy. The birch are lime green (buds budding) in May, and the turquoise lakes make for staggering colour combinations. Yes, you'll need a warm jacket and proper boots in May.

[@bradmacoz]

Love Banff, been twice… mid to late may before the main tourists hit the place. horse riding and the gondola is a must

[@robertweese9656]

We have many provincial parks In Ontario

[@SharonFromNB]

I like Fundy National Park, but it's the one closest to me. Plenty of walking trails, cheap fishing license and lots of places to kick back and do some fishing, it has yurts and cabins to rent and it's open all year round. Winter camping🥰

[@ThundaStrack]

Jasper! 3 hrs away. Started going in 1986. It is only about half the population as Banff. Much less commercialized, and a lot of unique things that Banff doesn’t have, yet has most everything Banff does.

[@errollleggo447]

I am going in early, but also Perce Quebec. Great seafood and Perce Rock.

[@snasturbate1087]

it takes years to visit all of canada's beautiful parks, it's endless.. Jasper and Banff if you only have only a short time. Depending on your tolerance to cold, your equipment, and your sense of adventure, visiting some parks in summer and winter offers a totally different experience. I'm an avid adventurer, I have been visiting Parks and wilderness in Canada my entire life, dozens of times per year and I have not covered even 10% of them all. one of my favorite of all time is " Les hautes gorges de La Malbaie " in the province of quebec.

[@ladygray6081]

I live in pei and go to all the parks and trails here and of course they’re stunning, but we also almost always take a trip to Cape Breton, we’ve been in summer and fall and it’s amazing, will have to do a winter trip someday too

[@peggyjean5530]

My second favorite park is Riding Mountain National Paek in Manitoba. It has the clearest water I've ever seen and you can see the stones in the bottom even though it is very deep.

[@LaurieLeeAnnie]

If I remember correctly, from a geological perspective, the mountains in Scotland, Canadian Maritimes and the US Appalachians are all the same range of mountains that were split up due to tectonic plate movement.

[@drivingnbandbeyond]

Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick has some great beaches.

[@ioncladstudio2688]

I lived in Alberta for 25 years.. I'd say you would get a lot from Banff.. since it's an hour and a half from Calgary, then you can drive a couple hours to get to Royal Tyrrell Dino Museum which is unmatched for dino fans.. and the badlands.. Canada's desert. If you want to see the Alberta badlands just watch Unforgiven with Clint Eastwood. :) Yes.. it's beautiful in the winter.. but it's also VERY COLD.. August or September is ideal. Be sure to check out Canmore which is the on the way to Banff from Calgary.

[@ranmyaku4381]

Canada has soo many national parks I was glad to see they included one of the marshland ones. I definitely think Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland should have been included. The fjord-like areas of Western Brook Pond that has carnivorous plants in wetland leading up to it. Amazing views from the Mountain itself and the Unesco World Heritage site of the Tablelands where you can walk on what was the earth's mantle. The park is diverse and absolutely beautiful with some stunning views and seems to be overlooked by so many tourists. They also have a ridgewalk experience where the most fit individuals that love a challenge dan have an amazing experience. I definitely recommend checking it out. Algonquin Park in Ontario is also beautiful too.

[@gilmcleod8087]

Missed Fathom Five Marine National park in Ontario. Awesome place for scuba diving and shipwrecks!

[@debbie5859]

I live about an hour's drive from Point Pelee , it's a beautiful national park and it does have a lot of marsh land. They have bird watching events at certain time of year and remember one time they had a rare bird not seen in southern Ontario. It's amazing the small wildlife you see there. Going out to the sandy point , the most southern point in Canada was interesting,, they only want you to go so far cuz it can be dangerous but not too many people obey myself included. My last memory at Point Pelee was when we took our cousins there who were visiting from England , we got locked in the restroom. They filled out a survey on what they thought about Point Pelee, they said beautiful till they were held captive in the loo. 😅

[@spookiey]

Pukaskwa If you like hiking we have about 1 hour hikes that can be looped with a few others in the front county but if you like an interesting hike the costal hiking trail is cool. Pukaskwa is in my backyard. love it they do have otentiks for rent too but its not camping all year. I would check out some of the hikes. its been getting busy but you dont really run in to many people. I say it would be a good stop

[@tamibenz6626]

I live in Western AB so my favourites are Banff & Jasper!!! I live literally 1/2 way between both of them!! 💕💕 another one is in Eastern BC Golden/Invermere area I can’t remember the name?? The time just depends on what you want to do??

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

Frontenac or Algonquin park are very beautiful as well. I'd definitely suggest you look at Kluane National park. It's stunning

[@andrewmcdonald7206]

It’s only January many are booking now. It doesn’t take long to be shutout.

[@Eth3rDrift]

I'm an east coaster (from Toronto), but I've lived on the west coast as well. All are really beautiful. I would look up Killbear provincial ON, Presqu'ile ON, Sandbanks ON (or anywhere in Prince Edward County), Wasaga Beach ON (kinda touristy but but you can find some nicer spots on the lower beaches). Algonquin Park ON, Bruce Peninsula, anywhere in Muskoka or the Haliburton Highlands ON. They are vastly dif from the west coast parks shown here but worth checking out. Also a random tidbit, check out the 'Group of Seven'. They are artists who did some amazing landscape art in these Ontario parks we learned a lot about in artschool. Not sure if you've checked out Canadian artists/poets but we have some good stuff there. I love these cuz I'm a Canadian who visits Scotland once a year and the similarities are really fascinating! I feel right at home in Scotland 🙂

[@mom-ski-doodle657]

I have been to Banff and Jasper, yes they are beautiful, but way too crowded. In Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park is stunning. Quiet, hiking, cultural, natural salt water spring, and more. This is a place you have to want to see. If blue water and mountains is what you seek, Mount Robson Provincial Park is stunning. On,y way to see the beauty, is to work for it. Took us 10 hours of hiking to get to our camp site.

[@susankearney2501]

Both summer and winter are wonderful times to visit these parks, but in my opinion, the best time to visit the eastern parks is in the fall, the colors are breathtaking

[@jongrass2841]

Parks and Canada is interesting. My preference when talking between Banff and Jasper; is definitely Jasper. Banff is waaay too busy. Canada has five levels of parks with descending amenities. After National Parks there are Provincial, Regional, forestry and municipal. The Regional and Forestry are somewhere between two and twenty spots. Often they are small and in the middle of nowhere but offer stunning scenery and if you get a couple of hours away from the heavily populated areas you can find camping sites with few or no people. Mind you the amenities are limited to fire pit and out house and anything you pack in, must come out. Your reactions and videos are great. Thanks

[@ninemoonplanet]

Visit both Banff and Jasper National Parks in either spring or fall if you don't like being crowded out. Summer is insane for tourists especially from Japan. Both are HIGH altitude areas so be aware if you already have breathing problems.

[@billg763]

I'm fairly sure the first thirty seconds of panoramic views were from Jasper National Park. I am biased from having live there, but Jasper isn't as touristy as Banff and has many attractions besides the Ice Fields (although the Ice Field Parkway Highway drive is an absolute must). Jasper has Maligned Canyon, Spirit Island, the Sky Tram, Jasper Park Lodge, Lake Annette, Pyramid Mountain and Miette Hot Springs.

[@astromonkey5000]

Don’t forget he East Coast! The PEI National Park (and other provincial parks and just other everyday beaches) are some of the most beautiful in the world! And apparently our south shore of PEI is some of the warmest waters other than down south-er. 😛

[@Ian-c4m]

Has anyone mentioned the Chinooks? A good chinook wind will, overnight raise the temp. from -30 to +10😊😊😊

[@Canadian_Chris]

I live about a 45-minute drive from Point Pelee National Park. It is not in the same league as Banff or Jasper. Sure, I visit Point Pelee about once a year to take in the Monarch butterfly journey or to go to the actual point of Point Pelee, but it's more of a swamp that has a boardwalk than anything. If you are visiting southern Ontario, then sure make the daytrip, but I wouldn't base a trip to Canada around Point Pelee. If you are going to Alberta, then you definitely have to hit Banff and Jasper. If I were to go back there, I would rent a motorized camper/trailer. The problem with Banff/Jasper is that it is a ton of driving within the parks. To have the ability to drive as much as you want, then park for the night should not be underestimated. Otherwise, your day is cut in half, just driving to and from your hotel. If you plan on staying in accommodations within the Parks, bring your wallet or start the paperwork on a second mortgage.

[@shawnstetsko8443]

Any season for Banff and Jasper, but I prefer warmer times. There are still the mountain caps, but the stony rock faces changing colours as puffy clouds jet by, the vibrant waters, the mountain flowers, and the accessibility, all mean that warmer weather is better. Yes, it is touristy, but still less populated than a lot of parks around the world, and if you are a serious hiker you can get up to secluded areas with majestic views which are there just for you for that time. The wildlife, too, is remarkable... learn your wild animal etiquette. Yoho is super close to Banff and Jasper. that whole region is amazing. The route from Golden through the East Kootenays to Cranbrook is also worth adding into the trip. If you stay in BC and want to see ocean and beaches, Long Beach on Vancouver Island is amazing, plus you get to see Victoria. Yukon and Newfoundland are amazing too, and often overlooked. Newfoundland geography might seem a bit like Scotland even... maybe. The geology there is super fascinating. Northwest Territories have their own charms if you want something different, but it really is out of thew way and hard to explore. Too many places to mention though, really. Even the Prairies are worth seeing... especially in late summer, and the Drumheller badlands are another example of the diversity here.

[@RodneyVerge]

Jasper and Banff most majestic part of the Rocky mountains

[@BorealisNights]

you asked about choosing between Banff and Jasper parks... but you really wouldn't have to, as they are right beside/against each other... they are often marketed together... most people wouldn't stop in just one... and for that matter, the next one, Glacier, is basically in the same part of the rockies, just a little further west along the same highway you'd take to go to Banff. Oh,, the next one, Yoho... same thing... these parks are all grouped together in the Rockies. (yes, Banff and Jasper can get kinda congested but that's to be expected. lol) As for winter or summer, both are beautiful, but if you have no particular preference, then you couldn't go wrong by choosing summer. Can't say much about the other three, as I haven't been to them. But its not just our National Parks... there are even more Provincial parks, which all off their own unique natural experiences. We really are blessed with amazing natural beauty all across the country.

[@syx3s]

you should look up Gros Morne national park. one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

[@catyb9934]

For me it's always been Jasper National Park. The mountains are spectacular there as well as they are in Banff but the wildlife is everywhere. I have seen more bear, elk, wolves, and of course Marmots. It's my happy place. Fortunately, it was always close to get to for me. ❤

[@gregkral4467]

Jasper and Banff both are so amazing in their unique ways. Honestly cannot choose between them. But for convenience, probably Banff, easy to get to Golden, Revelstoke, etc....

[@ryanwilson_canada]

Cape breton highlands are absolutely beautiful. You need to spend a week there for a more full appreciation of it. Fundy is nice, but i live an hour away from there, so have spent so much time there you tend to sort of get jaded, I'm surprised gros morne park in nfld, wasn't mentioned here. One of the nicest that ive personally been to.

[@kathleentipton1193]

Jasper is further north, and slightly less busy than Banff, which is closer to Calgary. Do you prefer crowds? Go to Banff in July. Do you prefer a quieter experience? Go to Jasper in May. Like that. You've heard of them because they were established in the 1880s, so word of mouth has done wonders. Cheers

[@acebaker3623]

I lived and worked in Glacier National Park and can attest that it is sooo underrated. Banff and Jasper are so popular you can't swing a cat. Enjoy!

[@IsabelleIsabelle01]

Try thermal swiming outside at -20 degree, fantastic !

[@JoyDonald-f5g]

That ice in the beginning was the frozen waterfall.

[@kahhtd]

Banff and Lake Louise are very busy. Even though Banff National Park covers a large area, the popular spots are difficult to find parking at and hard to get any solo time unless you commit to a more extensive hike. Still, the views are amazing and definitely worth it. I prefer it in the spring and late fall when there's a bit less people. I've lived near Banff my whole life but didn't really appreciated it until I did more travel, it's beautiful, as are the surrounding areas in provincial parks like Kananaskis. It's hard to choose a favourite as they're all so different and beautiful, but if I had to chose, I'd say Pacific Rim. I love the cedars and the ocean. Hopefully one day I'll get to visit Gwaii Haanas too. I also quite liked Kluane, it was so different than anything I'd ever seen before. (Also, great pronunciation of Banff... you say it very naturally)

[@lifefordummies]

Gros Morne in Newfoundland is also a must. The boat tour through the fresh water fiords of western brook pond cannot be described. pictures never do it justice how HUGE the cliffs are, it doesn't even look real to me! And hiking thorugh the table lands is like a hike on mars. the ground is the same colour, it is this colour because it is the only place in the world where you can walk around on the earths mantle.

[@petemcfeet28]

I am not a people person. Or a kid person. If you may also enjoy a national park without hordes of tourists and their children, I suggest the second and third weeks of September as the perfect time to visit any of our national parks. Once the kids have returned to school after the Labour day holiday, the first weekend in September, tourist crowds drop by my estimate of about 60-70%. Yet as it is still warm and somewhat summery, most restaurants and attractions are still opened for shoulder season tourists. Some may suggest late spring, before the kids get out of school, but many parks will not be in bloom or have any foliage at all. Mid September, most of the weather of summer, half the hassle. Cheers.

[@cbrbird]

Toss a coin to decide between Jasper and Banff National Parks and there are so many others to choose from. I'm hoping to visit Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan this summer. It's the last place that you can find the landscape as it would have been seen by the bison, before Europeans arrived.

[@Dragonmist1]

in BC alone we have over 1000 provincial parks.....makes it hard to pick one 😁

[@lindsayambler9706]

My all time favourite Park..is Gros Mourne in Nfkd...

[@jillianburton7250]

C’mon over bud, Scots are adored here.

[@coryfischer6529]

I live in alberta and must say banff national park is awsome if any one gose ther the sunwapta falls is a must. the maligne canion in jasper national park is also a must. but my favorite has to be either the kooteny national park near radium britishcolumbia or mount robson

[@gordg6904]

Its about scale Canada has 20 national parks that are over one million hectares, to put that in perspective Scotland is 8 million hectares. A pretty and tourist friendly spot like Lake Louis has only about 6400 hectares of groomed tourist area although the park is 1.6m hectares. Other parks are more accessible and larger or less accessible and much larger so it can get busy. Wood buffalo national park is about 60% of the size of Scotland or 4.5 million hectares as an example.