Parks Canada

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Ecosystems present ecological integrity when their native species and communities, landscapes and functions are intact and likely to persist. The ecological integrity of national parks is assessed by monitoring major park ecosystems, such as forest, freshwater and wetlands. It is a key measure of...

Parks Canada’s long-term goal is to establish at least one national park in each of Canada’s terrestrial regions. The system represents the diversity of natural regions and landscapes in Canada. The purpose of this dataset is to identify the 39 terrestrial regions of Canada including whether or...

Parks Canada protects Canada’s historical and archaeological objects, cultural landscapes and archaeological sites. Buildings and engineering work that are cultural resources are measured under a separate performance indicator.

Parks Canada supports the commemoration of history through formal recognition programs. This indicator tracks the total number of places, people, and events of importance to Canadians that are formally recognized. Formal recognition is defined under a statute and the specific form of recognition...

In 2018-2019, this indicator was measured as the “percentage of heritage structures in poor condition that have improved”. However, Parks Canada has since adapted this indicator’s baseline and target. The new Departmental Result Indicator is measured as the “percentage of built heritage assets in...

In 2018-2019, this indicator was measured as the “percentage of contemporary infrastructure that facilitates visitor access and/or use of Parks Canada places in poor condition that have improved”. However, Parks Canada has since adapted this indicator’s baseline and target. The new Departmental...

Benthic samples are collected from 6 streams (Oiseau Creek, White Gravel River, North Swallow River, Swallow River, Tagouche Creek and Imogene Creek) in mid to late September using standarized methods for collecting invertebrates developed by the Canadian Biomonitoring Network (CABIN). Five...

Parks Canada attendance 2001-02 to 2018-19

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Attendance data for national parks and historic sites - 2020-21

Support performance measurement for Parks Canada - 2022 23

Glacier National Park provides important habitat for a wide range of bird species. As the most diverse land vertebrates, birds are an important indicator of ecosystem health. Yearly data are collected at these sites using audio recorders to determine trends in diurnal avian species abundance by...

This line layer describes hiking trails for which Parks Canada has a responsibility. This includes trails found in national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas. Data is not necessarily complete - updates will occur weekly.

Line layer that shows the locations of lockstation gates. (See Gates_Barriers_Portails_Barrieres for other gates and fences). Data is not necessarily complete - updates will occur weekly.

Remote sensing techniques are used to monitor forest productivity in the park’s coastal ecodistricts: White River Plains and Coastal Hills. Forest productivity is measured using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Landsat TM imagery (Landsat 5, 7 and 8) choosing dates of peak...

Parks Canada recognizes the historic and ongoing responsibilities of Indigenous Peoples in the stewardship of natural and cultural heritage of their traditional territories. To this end, the Agency has been working to advance cooperative management with Indigenous peoples at the heritage places...

Parks Canada’s long-term goal is to establish at least one national marine conservation area in each of Canada’s marine regions. Once completed, the system of national marine conservation areas will represent Canada’s 29 marine regions spanning its three oceans and the Great Lakes. The purpose of...

Parks Canada supports Indigenous peoples and the implementation of S.35 rights for their ongoing use of traditional territories (including lands and waters) for traditional or modern cultural practices, in natural and cultural heritage places.

Annual visitation statistics for national parks and national historic sites in Canada.