National urban park candidate sites
The 2021 federal budget committed to the creation of a network of up to 6 national urban parks by 2025. Parks Canada is currently working with partners in six urban areas to explore the potential for a national urban park.
British Columbia
Candidate site Candidate site: Victoria, greater area
Study area
Fort Rodd Hill-Fisgard Lighthouse and nearby areas of interest for Indigenous partners
Phase in the national urban park process
Pre-feasibility
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Coming soon
Alberta
Candidate site Candidate site: Edmonton region
Study area
In discussion
Phase in the national urban park process
Pre-feasibility
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Saskatchewan
Candidate site Candidate site: Saskatoon region
Study area
Meewasin Valley
Phase in the national urban park process
Pre-feasibility
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Manitoba
Candidate site Candidate site: Winnipeg
Study area
In discussion
Phase in the national urban park process
Pre-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
Planning
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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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Parks Canada is also engaged in exploratory conversations about a potential national urban park in Montreal, Quebec.
Future candidate sites
The December 2021 Minister’s Mandate Letter included a commitment to expand the program to 15 national urban parks.
Check back soon for updates.
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