Accessible activities
Parks Canada offers a variety of accessible activities. Watch bison graze through low-lying valleys, or relax in healing mineral hot springs. Explore history through tactile and visual displays, or splash around in the ocean with the help of a buoyant wheelchair. Be inspired by these suggestions or check the website of the place you want to visit for more options.
Prince Edward Island National Park
Location : Prince Edward Island
Thanks to supervised swimming, buoyant beach chairs and mobility mats, all visitors can get right in the water and enjoy the waves.
Get right in the waves with the help of our buoyant wheelchairs at Stanhope Beach. Feel the ocean breeze by using the mobility mats that stretch from the beach entrance to the waters edge—perfect for strollers and wheelchairs.
Don’t want to go for a swim? Dip your toes in the water at Brackley Beach, and Cavendish Campground. Make sure to borrow one of our beach wheelchairs, fully equipped with full, soft tires perfect for navigating the uneven sand.
Learn more about accessibility at Prince Edward Island National Park
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Location : Nova Scotia
Discover the world-famous Cabot Trail. This road hugs the Cape Breton coastline and allows a barrier-free journey to each breathtaking viewpoint.
Take a walk on the accessible Freshwater Lake trail or follow the ramp out on to the cobblestones to look out over the ocean.
Feeling hungry after exploring? Visit the Chéticamp or Ingonish Beach day use areas and enjoy a snack at our kitchen shelter or accessible picnic tables.
Learn more about accessibility at Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Kouchibouguac National Park
Location : New Brunswick
For a day-adventure, explore the golden sands and crystal waters of Kellys beach! You can borrow an all-terrain wheelchair to better navigate this terrain. Stop by the wheelchair friendly visitor centre and explore the exhibits on display.
When the sun goes down, an infinity of stars awakens this Dark-Sky Preserve. Gaze at the dark ocean and see the stars shine above!
Learn more about accessibility at Kouchibouguac National Park
Gros Morne National Park
Location : Newfoundland and Labrador
Discover Newfoundland’s soaring fjords and rugged mountains. Dig deep into this site’s fascinating geology at the fully accessible discovery centre!
Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site and stop by one of the many accessible day use areas for a bite to eat!
After you’re done exploring, take a dip at the wheelchair-friendly Rocky Harbour Recreation Complex!
Learn more about accessibility at Gros Morne National Park
Forillon National Park
Enjoy all the pleasures of a day at the beach at Penouille! Borrow a wheelchair specifically designed for swimming in the sea, or lounge on the sand with a mobility mat that makes it easier for people with reduced mobility to move across sand.
Want to explore further? Head out on the accessible trail and explore a salt marsh and a small wooded area to the end of Penouille sand spit. Stop for a break to enjoy the peace and serenity at the picnic area and service building.
Note: Access to Penouille can be a challenge for some people as there is a slope with a 10% difference in elevation. It is possible to borrow a specialized cart in order to cross this slope safely.
Learn more about accessibility at Forillon National Park
Obadjiwan-Fort-Témiscamingue National Historic Site
Travel back to the fur trade and explore the complex history of this time at the fully accessible OBADJIWAN exhibition.
Pack a lunch to enjoy on the peaceful shores of Lake Témiscamingue. Picnic areas are accessible and there are access ramps down to the pebble beach.
Learn more about accessibility at Obadjiwan-Fort-Témiscamingue National Historic Site
La Mauricie National Park
Venture through the Parkway and admire the spectacular rolling, forested hills and sparkling lakes. Make sure to stop to enjoy the moment at the numerous accessible lookouts and picnic areas. Head to Édouard Lake and splash around at the beach! Borrow a wheelchair specifically designed for swimming, or lounge on the sand with universal access mats.
Learn more about accessibility at La Mauricie National Park
Saguenay—St. Lawrence Marine Park Marine Environment Discovery Centre
Discover the secrets of what lies beneath the waves in one of North America’s most beautiful underwater environments! See if you can spot some whales! From the gravel parking lot to the main building, a barrier-free trail makes everything accessible to explore.
Learn more about accessibility at the Marine Environment Discovery Centre
Point Pelee National Park
Journey to the southernmost point of mainland Canada! Learn about the annual visits of migratory birds and monarch butterflies with close-captioned theatre programs at the visitor centre. The Tip and its exhibit area are also wheelchair accessible.
Pack a snack and visit our accessible picnic tables at the Blue Heron picnic site and Northwest Beach for a view of the waters up close.
Learn more about accessibility at Point Pelee National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Discover the rich history and vibrant living culture of the Anishinaabe First Nations by exploring the Anishinaabe Camp. The wigwam and cooking shelter are accessible for people using a wheelchair and the tipi can be made accessible by moving the canvas to the side; just ask a staff member for assistance!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this protected land on the shores of Lake Superior. All the buildings in Pukaskwa are accessible. Adventure awaits!
Learn more about accessibility at Pukaskwa National Park
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Location : Manitoba
Explore this historic place home to fur trappers and traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company in the 1800s! Experience one of the best collections of early stone buildings in Western Canada.
The Visitor Reception Centre is accessible and some of the heritage buildings are accessible with ramps or elevators. All pathways on the historic site are gravel and a shuttle bus is available on request.
Learn more about accessibility at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Fort Walsh National Historic Site
Location : Saskatchewan
Travel back to the 1870s and learn about the fort of the North-West Mounted Police and explore barrier-free historic buildings. Hear Métis legends handed down through generations and learn traditional crafts and skills!
Learn more about accessibility at Fort Walsh National Historic Site
Glacier National Park
Location : British Columbia
Explore the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre. You’ll find barrier free theatre, gift shop and interpretive exhibits.
Head to the accessible picnic area at the summit of Rogers Pass for a bite to eat after a day of exploring.
Discover the Hemlock Grove Interpretive Boardwalk and experience the magnificent rainforest. This accessible trail honours Rick Hansen, who climbed the western approach of the Rogers Pass in his wheelchair during his Man in Motion World Tour.
Learn more about accessibility at Glacier National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Location : British Columbia
Take a drive up Mount Revelstoke, one of the few places in Western Canada where you can nearly drive to the top of a mountain on a paved road! View the breathtaking scenery and discover the vivid wildflowers which bloom along the Meadows in the Sky Parkway.
Stop for a picnic and enjoy the pristine rugged beauty of the snow-capped mountains at the accessible Monashee Viewpoint or at Balsam Lake.
Learn more about accessibility at Mount Revelstoke National Park
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Location : British Columbia
Embark on a voyage of discovery at the accessible Kwisitis Visitor Centre to learn the rich culture of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. Relax on the deck and watch waves meet this sandy beach.
Pack a picnic and soak up that west coast beauty. Accessible washrooms and picnic areas are available at Wickaninnish Beach, Long Beach and Radar Hill Viewpoint.
Learn more about accessibility at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
Location : British Columbia
Enjoy GPS triggered stops to tour through a 19th-century artillery fortress and the oldest lighthouse on Canada's west coast. Be touched by the personal stories of soldiers and lighthouse keepers.
Check out "At the Ready: an accessible guided tour" and learn about the physical accessibility and interpretive information at the site. The locations of rest areas, accessible washrooms, ramps, and wheelchair-friendly picnic tables are also included in the information for each stop.
Learn more about accessibility at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse
Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
Location : British Columbia and Alberta
Relax and let the healing power of the mineral hot springs take away the stress of daily life. Submersible wheelchairs make Radium, Miette and Banff Upper Hot Springs all barrier-free. It’s time to relax and let this tranquil place work its magic.
Learn more about accessibility at the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
Wood Buffalo National Park
Location : Alberta and Northwest Territories
Watch with wonder as herds of bison graze in Canada’s largest national park. Learn more about the incredible work done to protect the last herds of bison in northern Canada at our wheelchair accessible interpretive exhibits.
Learn more about accessibility at Wood Buffalo National Park
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Location : Yukon
Take in the amazing views at the Thechàl Dhâl Visitor Centre. If you’re lucky you might even spot some Dall Sheep! In Haines Junction, the Da Kų Cultural Centre features award-winning digital exhibits, cultural artifacts and hands-on activities. Visitors can enjoy a stunning, close-captioned video that will pull you in to the fascinating world of the park. Both visitor centres are accessible.
Explore the Kokanee Trail at Kathleen Lake Day Use Area, a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk that skirts the edge of the lake. Follow interpretive signs to learn about the life cycle of the salmon who live here! Enjoy a picnic at the shelter with wheelchair-friendly tables.
Learn more about accessibility at Kluane National Park and Reserve
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