The 15 Best National Parks in Canada — Including the World’s ‘Polar Bear Capital’

Expect jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and incredible animal sightings in these nature preserves.

Plenty of visitors compare it to Iceland, Sessions added.

But the cultural component is what made this park a favorite for Theriault.

Kootenay National Park during the last days of summer

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Banff National Park Alberta

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Canadas first national park is also its most famous.

Chances are youve seen and swooned over photos of the turquoise, mountain-rimmed Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

The park’s beauty and notoriety draws a lot of people especially in summer and winter.

Hiking in beautiful Gros Morne National Park atop Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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We recommend visiting during shoulder seasons and using theBanffNowservice to get real-time updates on traffic and parking.

You’ll find this park in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in the Ontario province.

Sessions notes that many travelers are unaware that Jasper also has natural hot springs.

Long exposure of a small waterfall, in the middle of a tree-pine forest at the McNallie Creek Territorial Day Use Area, Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada

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The park is situated in Canadas remote Northwest Territories and is only accessible by float plane and snowmobile.

Meanwhile, in the parks prairie, youll find bison grazing and colorful fields of wildflowers.

Canada, Labrador, Aerial view of expedition yacht S/V Ocean View in Saglek Fjord in Torngat Mountains National Park

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The Setting Sun Lights Up The Top Of The Coulees In Grasslands National Park

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The setting Sun casting golden rays on the town of Banff in Alberta

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The Grotto Tobermory Bruce Peninsula National Park Ontario Canada

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A misty, atmospheric sunrise or sunset over traditional log cabin and beautiful Rocky Mountain landscape at Emerald Lake, B.C., Canada near Field British Columbia, in Yoho National Park.