Gwaii Haanas National Park is on Haida Gwaaii, an archipelago off the west coast of Canada. Many of its 138 islands and islets are covered by dense rainforest. Species of trees like the giant cedar, hemlock spruce and Sitka pine thrive here together with numerous rare and endangered animals like the largest subspecies of the American black bear, the bald eagle and the tufted puffin. Orcas and hump..

Sparkling glaciers, thundering waterfalls, deep gorges and unbelievably blue lakes reflecting the endless fir forests and high craggy mountain peaks. Postcard photo motifs are everywhere. Although the days of pioneers and prospectors have long gone, the adventurous spirit from the past has been preserved in the founding history of Canada's oldest National Park.

The province of Manitoba lies in the heart of Canada and enjoys the sheer vastness of its landscape and distinct seasons. When Riding Mountain National Park was established it was described as an "island of wilderness in an ocean of farmland". It is a park of contrasts. In summer it can reach up to 30 degrees whilst in winter, temperatures of minus 30 are not uncommon. 239 bird species and 60 spec..

To the far east of the province of Québec, just off the St. Lawrence Gulf coast, lies a hidden treasure: the Mingan Archipelago. Thanks to its unique rock formations and eclectic animal world it was declared a national park in 1984. The Mingan Archipelago covers an area of 100 square kilometers which also encompasses 30 large and small islands. The gigantic and grotesquely shaped monoliths raging..

Canadians call Newfoundland simply "The Rock". In the far eastern part of Canada the great crags rise along with the harsh weather and huge Atlantic waves to defy those who dare to inhabit them - Gros Morne National Park is here. It owes its name to a 806 meter high mountain which at first glance appears barren and isolated but in fact is the habitat for many animal species: Caribou graze on the s..