National urban park candidate sites
Parks Canada is working with partners to build a network of national urban parks across Canada. The locations listed below are being considered for possible national urban park designation.
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About the candidate sites
As part of the designation process, Parks Canada is working with Indigenous governments, municipalities, provinces and other partners to:
- assess feasibility
- develop a shared vision
- explore management approaches
Each candidate site is at a different stage of the process.
British Columbia
Candidate site Candidate site:Greater Victoria
Study area
Fort Rodd Hill-Fisgard Lighthouse and nearby areas of interest for Indigenous partners
Phase in the national urban park process
Planning
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Alberta
Candidate site Candidate site: Edmonton region
Study area
Paused
Phase in the national urban park process
Feasibility
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Saskatchewan
Candidate site Candidate site: Saskatoon region
Study area
Meewasin Valley
Phase in the national urban park process
Designation
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Manitoba
Candidate site Candidate site: Winnipeg
Study area
In discussion
Phase in the national urban park process
Feasibility
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Coming soon
Ontario
Candidate site Candidate site: Windsor
Study area
Ojibway Prairie Complex
Phase in the national urban park process
Designation
Nova Scotia
Candidate site Candidate site: Halifax
Study area
Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes
Phase in the national urban park process
Planning
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Candidate site Candidate site: St John's
Study area
In discussion
Phase in the national urban park process
Feasibility
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Coming soon
Future candidate sites
More sites will be added as the program evolves.
The Government of Canada has committed to working with partners to create a network of up to 15 national urban parks across the country by 2030.
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