Authorities in the western Canadian province of Alberta battling devastating wildfires have closed twelve local parks ahead of the long holiday weekend, fearing fresh flames, officials said Friday.

Each of Canada’s national parks features incredible landscapes, the opportunity to see native plants and animals, and the chance to get lost in the true beauty of this large and diverse country.

Western Canada’s mountain national parks could see significant changes to address climate change and traffic congestion under new management plans released by the federal government.

Nearby, western Canada's oldest natural history museum, the rustic 1903 Banff Park Museum (91 Banff Ave; tel. 1 403 762 1558; fee) remains true to its era with stuffed specimens of moose, bears ...

The national park system is the heart of the Western Canada experience. Beyond the world-renowned Banff and Jasper, the region is home to other spectacular parks.

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.

Fire risk sees parks closed in western Canada Updated / Saturday, 20 May 2023 13:57. Smoke from wildfires covers downtown Calgary.

In western Canada, where I am, we typically have fires this time of year. ... PARKS: Yeah, I have to admit, we've been going through this for weeks here in D.C.

In the Western and Eastern Arctic, all the national parks except for the Pingo Canadian Landmark have been closed to the public for the summer, partly due to search and rescue capacity. (Parks Canada) ...