About the Parks Canada Agency

Parks Canada administers:

  • 171 national historic sites
  • 47 national parks
  • 5 national marine conservation areas
  • 1 national urban park

On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

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