Canadas Most Beautiful National Parks Ranked

The diversity and vastness of the Canadian landscape offer a wide array of gorgeous scenery and experiences. From the Rocky Mountains to Arctic glaciers, the country’s parks serve up non-stop eye candy. Grab your camera and start planning your adventure!

1. Fundy National Park, New Brunswick

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The Bay of Fundy is one of the most popular destinations in all of the Maritime provinces, and nowhere is it better experienced than at New Brunswick’s Fundy National Park. Discover the highest tides in the world. Also, walk along the ocean floor, and paddle along the Fundy’s rugged coastline.

2. Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island

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Prince Edward Island’s red sandstone cliffs are on full display at the island’s National Park. Experience island life along the wide stretch of beach, sand dunes, and stunning backdrop.

3. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

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Grasslands National Park Tourism Saskatchewan Chris Hendrickson

Who knew wide-open space could be so gorgeous? At Saskatchewan’s Grasslands National Park, you won’t find mountains, ocean, or forest—the usual scenic jaw-droppers. Instead, you’ll find prairie fields as far as the eye can see. Enjoy the stark beauty of the prairies while you watch bison, prairie dogs, and antelope roam through the grasslands.

Grasslands National Park, Highway #4, Val Marie, SK, Canada, +1 306 298 2257

Grasslands National Park | © Tourism Saskatchewan / Chris Hendrickson

5. Yoho National Park, British Columbia

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It’s hard to argue with the beauty of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, which is why this is the first of three of the region’s parks to make this list! With waterfalls, mountains, and a turquoise river, this park is an outdoor wonderland.

6. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia

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Rocks leading down to water with pine trees in the background

Cape Breton has repeatedly been ranked as one of the best islands in the world, and there’s no better place to experience its natural beauty than with a visit to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Located along the famous Cabot Trail, the park offers a stunning combination of rolling highlands, forests, and ocean views.

7. Sirmilik National Park, Nunavut

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A visit to Canada’s Arctic is a truly unforgettable experience. One of the best ways to take in the breathtaking scenery is through one of the area’s National Parks, and Nunavut’s Sirmilik is our top pick. It’s one of the most diverse ecosystems in the Arctic and home to glaciers, mountains, icebergs, Narwhal whales, polar bears, and so much more.

8. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

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You’ll feel like you stepped onto the set of a mythical movie upon entering Gros Morne National Park. From the plunging fjords to the mindblowing Tablelands, there is something almost otherworldly about the UNESCO Heritage Site.

9. Jasper National Park, Alberta

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Not only is Jasper one of the best places to go stargazing in the world, but the daytime scenery is just as stunning, with its glacier fields, towering Rocky Mountains, and abundant wildlife.

10. Banff National Park, Alberta

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There’s a reason why Banff is packed with tourists year-round—it is undoubtedly one of the most stunning places in all of Canada, if not the world. From the towering rocky mountains to the aqua blue lakes, the scenery here is absolutely unsurpassed.

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