With the comfort and convenience of your bathroom and kitchen to call upon as you need, you can enjoy rolling up to any national park, knowing your sleeping arrangements are already sorted. With a choice of motorhomes available, you can choose snug 2-berth van conversions all the way up to a 6-berth Maxi Plus.

Whichever you choose, you can be sure that Canada's incredible beauty will leave an unforgettable memory. Below is a selection of places to visit to explore Canada and its landscapes.

Pacific Rim National Park

Situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island within the traditional lands of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve offers visitors miles of pristine sandy beaches with seas that spread as far as the eye can see.

Split into six communities, the forests are amongst the highest biomass-producing areas in the world. These rainforests offer hikers formidable challenges, such as the Rainforest West Coast Trail, whilst for the more sedate, fantastic photo opportunities and views.

The trail is a sightseeing boarded trail divided into two loops, Loop A and Loop B. Both are around 1.2 kilometres in length, each taking around an hour if you continue, but then you would miss out on some of the most incredible sights you are likely to see within a forest.

As this is a rainforest trail, the temperatures can drop, so be sure to be well-prepared and dress appropriately.

Head over to Tofino or Ucluelet, and the coastline is perfect for kayaking, windsurfing and even whale watching. Afterwards, head to the local restaurants to try the fresh-off-the-boat seafood.

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Surfing

Whale watching and the Whale Centre

Bird watching

Cycling and e-biking

Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

Kejimkujik National Park is a wilderness area in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, wetlands, and lakes, as well as its rich cultural and historical significance. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, black bears, and beavers, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Hiking is a popular activity here as the trails offer various difficulty levels, from easy scenic walks to far more challenging tracks. One of the most popular trails is the Mersey River Trail.

This trail offers a real mix of different landscapes, from dense forests, wetlands, open meadows, rocky cliffs to sandy beaches. On your way around this route, you can expect to see moose, deer, great blue heron, osprey and many more. It is a shared route with cyclists, so be mindful that they will need space to pass.

Make your way over to the Mersey River Gorge, a narrow, steep-sided canyon that will give you a fantastic view of the river. From there, the Mersey River Tidal Estuary is a great place to see migratory birds.

The park is located in the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq people, and there are several sites that are important to their culture. The park's cultural heritage can be experienced through guided tours and the park's visitor centre.

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Canoeing/kayaking

Stargazing and dark sky exploration

Cycling

Torngat Mountains National Park, Newfoundland

Named after the Inuit word "Torngat", which means "place of spirits", this park is of immense cultural significance to the Inuit and Innu peoples. A remote and rugged wilderness awaits you in this park with mountainous terrain with peaks up to 1,700 meters high.

The park offers guided backpacking and multi-day trips if you want to experience the most of the park.

Home to a diverse range of wildlife, including caribou, Arctic foxes and black bears, you may also see whales and seals along the coast. Adding to the amazing wildlife are the Northern Lights, which are especially viewable in the winter months.

Perhaps one of the main attractions at Torngat is the opportunity to see polar bears in their natural habitat. Torngat is situated on the Labrador coast, an area well known for its high concentration of polar bears.

Visitors can embark on a guided polar bear tour which is highly recommended.

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Learn about Inuit Culture

Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario

This park is well known for its beautiful lakes, forests, and moose and wolves. Located in the heart of Ontario, the park covers an area of over 7,600 square kilometres and has a wealth of activities available.

Like other parks, hiking is very much on the menu with various trails, including; the Lookout Trail, Track and Tower Trail - leads to an observation tower which offers panoramic views, Mizzy Lake Trail and Whiskey Rapids Trail.

If you fancy something more adrenaline-filled, why not try a spot of whitewater rafting? Expert-led tours are available or if you fancy something a bit more sedate, try canoe tripping on an introductory course.

Back on dry land, the visitor centre has a wealth of information and interactive exhibits that give further information about the park and its cultural significance.

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Canoeing

Dog sledging

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Biking

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Kluane National Park, Yukon

Kluane is home to a wilderness of glaciers, alpine meadows and mountains, a pristine example of Canada's stunning beauty.

The glaciers here are enchanting, with guided tours available. The most popular is the largest glacier in the park, Kaskawulsh Glacier. Covering an area of over 12200 square kilometres, the Kaskawulsh glacier is known for its reverse formation, a phenomenon where the glacier's terminus is at a higher elevation than its source.

The glacier is home to a variety of wildlife, including sheep, goats and grizzly bears, and with other activities like ice climbing and skiing, a guided tour around this area is well worth your time.

A more sedate walk along the alpine meadows may be more to your liking, with the Icefield Ranges spanning some 4,500 metres. If you fancy flying over Kluane, glacier air tours are available, giving you some of the most incredible photography opportunities you'll likely experience.

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Air tours

Snowmobiling

Did you know about Red Chairs?

Found in over 100 locations across Canada's national parks, red chairs are placed in some of the most beautiful spots, often off the tourist track.

It all started in 2011. Team members at Gros Morne National Park placed 18 sets of red chairs in lesser-known but just as stunning locations and invited visitors to find them, enjoy them and share them on social media using the #ShareTheChair hashtag.

Find out more about these funky chairs

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