New Avalanche Forecasts For Gros Morne National Park Backcountry Users
Avalanche Canada will publish Newfoundland and Labrador’s first avalanche forecasts starting this weekend.
- By NPT Staff - February 17th, 2022 3:29pm
News in the Parks
Bellevue House Reviews How To Tell Sir John A. Macdonald’s Complex Story
Canadians are being invited to weigh in on a new management plan for Bellevue House National Historic Site, the only historic site solely dedicated to exploring the complex legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
Celebrating Canadian Ranching History At Bar U
Less than an hour’s drive southwest of Calgary, Bar U Ranch National Historic Site — the only one administered by Parks Canada to celebrate ranching history — recently received infrastructure funding to preserve key buildings. The investment ensures visitors can have authentic experiences for years to come at a site with the country’s largest collection of historical ranch buildings.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 2:52pm
Doctors Can Prescribe Year-Long Pass To Canada’s National Parks
Health care professionals in four Canadian provinces can now prescribe time in the national park system to boost people’s mental and physical health.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
Winter Trout Fishing Season Opens In Gros Morne
The winter trout fishing season in Gros Morne National Park has opened and runs until April 15.
- By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2022 2:15am
Mi'kmaq Hope To Protect Part Of Prince Edward Island
The proposed Pituamkek National Park Reserve in Prince Edward Island is one step closer to reality.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
New Parks Canada Minister Told To Create More Parks
The new federal minister responsible for Parks Canada has been told to create new national parks, national urban parks and national marine conservation areas. Steven Guilbeault got his marching orders in a Dec. 16 mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
Parks Canada Hikes Admission Fees 4.2%
It just got slightly more expensive to visit Canadian national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites.
- By NPT Staff - January 29th, 2022 2:15am
Jasper Campground Gets A New, Temporary Name
A campground in Jasper National Park formerly known as Pochahontas is being temporarily renamed Miette as park officials and the Indigenous community work toward a permanent choice.
- By NPT Staff - January 28th, 2022 2:39pm
Tastings And Tours At The Halifax Citadel
On a paper placemat filled with tasting notes, three special Glencairn nosing glasses stand in a line. Each is placed on the name of the spirit it contains: Noon Gun Gin, Fort George Genever and Daily Ration Rum. A bonus glass of Granite & Grain Whisky stands behind them. All are made by Compass, a new distillery on Agricola Street, a short walk from here.
- By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am
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