News in the Parks

Parks Canada Announces Historic Land Transfer To Métis Nation

Parks Canada is transferring about 690 hectares (1,705 acres) of land on the west side of the Batoche National Historic Site to the citizens of the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan.

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By NPT Staff - August 10th, 2022 2:45am

Waterton Lakes Gets Belated Ceremonial Opening

A ceremonial opening for the Waterton Lakes National Park visitor drew Káínai Nation Chief Roy Fox and Parks Canada President/CEO Ron Hallman.

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By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2022 2:45am

Anthrax Outbreak Strikes Wood Buffalo National Park

Wood Buffalo National Park is grappling with an anthrax outbreak in northern Canada.

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By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2022 2:15am

Learn-To-Camp Sessions On Tap In Newfoundland

Two Parks Canada spots in western Newfoundland are hosting free learn-to camp sessions this summer. Port au Choix National Historic Site will run the program Aug. 6-7, while Gros Morne National Park will offer it Aug. 13-14.

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By NPT Staff - August 11th, 2022 1:31pm

New Floating Walkway For Pukaskwa National Park

The new Hattie Cove Wetland Walkway has opened at Pukaskwa National Park in northern Ontario thanks to a $540,000 ($417,000 USD) federal investment.

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By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2022 2:45am

Protecting P.E.I.'s Sand Dunes From Footsteps

The five-word message flashes urgently on a solar panel sign mounted on a trailer parked by the Prince Edward Island National Park entry kiosk.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 4th, 2024 6:57am

175th Anniversary Of Irish Tragedy Marked At Quebec Site

Forty-seven new Celtic crosses have been erected to mark the 175th anniversary of the Irish tragedy of 1847 at Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site in Quebec.

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By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2022 2:45am

Charge Laid After Two Foxes Killed In Gros Morne

A person has been charged with feeding a fox family after a fox and one of its kits were struck and killed by vehicles in Gros Morne National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 11th, 2022 2:45am

Peacock Euthanized In Alberta Mountain Park

A peacock has been euthanized in Jasper National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2022 2:45am

Americans Can Win Parks Canada Passes And Sabbatical

Destination Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is giving the gift of nature to 4,000 American residents this summer.

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By NPT Staff - July 9th, 2022 2:45am

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