Warmer weather goes hand-in-hand with beautiful national parks in Canada, giving visitors a chance to soak in both the sun and some of the most beautiful greenery in the world.
Journeyscape, a tour operator based in the United Kingdom, recently dropped the top National Parks in Canada, just in time for residents and tourists to check them out this summer, as Parks Canada has waived their entrance fee into their parks from June 19 to Sept. 7.
Here are the top national parks to check out in the country.
Jasper National Park
Most Canadians know that Alberta is home to some of the best views in not only the country but also the world, with Jasper National Park falling at number one on the list.
Jasper allows visitors a free look at their green space, surrounded by mountains, as its 11,228 square kilometres area makes it the largest national park within the Canadian Rockies.
The park is also home to the second largest dark sky preserve in the world, with various types of wildlife and an extensive number of trails that always offer something new to discover.
Banff National Park
While Jasper is almost double the size of Banff National Park, the latter manages to attract even more visitors, bringing over 4.2 million to Alberta year-after-year.
Banff is a popular tourist spot in the country, known for its sights, including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Turquoise water, mountains, valleys and a quaint small town make the location perfect for photos and experiences.
Banff National Park is right next to Jasper National Park, making it the perfect roadtrip for visitors.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta clearly is the place to be, as Waterton Lakes National Park on the south side of the province takes the bronze spot of the list.
This park provided visitors with a mix of views from both the Canadian Rockies and the prairies. The best of both worlds approach leaves visitors wanting more after they check out the lakes, waterfall, colourful terrains and mountain vistas on site.
The vast open space is definitely one to check out when touring Canadian parks.
Gros Morne National Park
Those who want to visit the east side of Canada might want to head to the Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The park gives visitors an up close look at mountain peaks and fjords cusping rivers and lakes from the nearby Gulf of St Lawrence. Park-goers can also see beaches, forest and cliffs during their exploration.
Yoho National Park Of Canada
On the other side of the Canadian Rockies, the Yoho National Park Of Canada gives visitors a different perspective.
Beautiful views of mountains ranges, waterfalls and glaciers will give visitors a unique look at the landscape, shaped by the water.
The western slopes of the Great Divide also provide different hikes to visitors, including a guided fossil hike, allowing tourists to get a closer look at the history of the area.
Anyone looking to learn more about different national parks in Canada can check out the Parks Canada website. Be sure to visit while entry is free.
