The Ultimate Rating of All of Canada’s National Parks for Adventure

May 9, 2026

Young girl from behind wrapped in a canadian flag in a canoe in the middle of turqouise blue Moraine lake surrounded by mountains

When it comes to national parks, you can’t beat Canada for some of the world’s best wild, remote places for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Canada has 37 national parks, 11 national park reserves and one upcoming park, for a total of 48. Some of these national sites are so remote, you can only fly or boat in! So, grab your backpack, pack your camping gear and lace up your hiking boots. Here’s a round-up of what to expect from each park, and a rating system designed to lead your outdoor adventures...

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John Geary

John Geary is a Vancouver-based freelance writer-photographer who loves to get out and paddle just to get closer to nature. His list of canoeing and kayaking adventures include trips in North and South America, Belize, Zimbabwe and the Caribbean. When not paddling, he’s out looking for birds to photograph, either locally, around BC or in North America, South America or Asia. He has also worked with several conservation organizations, both as a volunteer and paid contractor. You can see some of his photos on Instagram and Twitter @BirdPaddler.