Reaching for the Sky! New Building Achieves Canada’s Highest Certification for Environmental Sustainability
 
When Gulf Islands National Park Reserve was established in 2003, Parks Canada saw the perfect opportunity to build the most environmentally-friendly federal building in the country. (See full story)

 

Stepping Back! Going above and beyond for the environment at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

One of the finest collections of early stone buildings in Western Canada is now home to some very modern renewable energy features, including a SOLARWALL® ventilation system, an earth energy system and photovoltaic panels. (See full story)

From Waste to Fuel: Biodiesel at Riding Mountain National Park

Parks Canada is using recycled vegetable oil from restaurants to replace petroleum fuel at Riding Mountain National Park! (See full story)

Planting the seeds for a Greener Workplace! Parks Canada is Doing its Part to Help Green Government Operations

In addition to its employees already making their own daily efforts to reduce their environmental footprint, Parks Canada is working towards meeting the targets set out by the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to shrinking the environmental impacts of day-to-day operations. (See full story)

Ready, Set, Go Green! A Closer Look at Parks Canada’s Eco-Friendly Fleet

Parks Canada drives to lessen environmental impact by reducing the size, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of its vehicles across Canada! (See full story)