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Canada’s national parks protect some of the country’s most remarkable natural landscapes, from rugged coastlines and vast boreal forests to glaciers, tundra, and the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The system began in 1885 with the creation of Banff National Park and has since expanded to include dozens of parks across every province and territory, all administered by Parks Canada. These parks are intended to represent the diversity of Canada’s natural regions while preserving wildlife habitat and wilderness for future generations. Several areas are designated as National Park Reserve—managed as national parks but awaiting final designation while Indigenous land claims are being resolved. Together, Canada’s national parks form one of the largest and most diverse protected area systems in the world, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, paddling, and exploring some of the planet’s most dramatic landscapes.