Parks Canada

“Riding Mountain National Park - Total GHG Emissions” datasets consist of estimates of GHG emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) from forested ecosystems in Riding Mountain National Park from 1990 to 2020 (tonnes carbon...

"Banff National Park - Total Ecosystem Forest Carbon Density” is the annual carbon density (tonnes carbon per hectare) within Banff’s forested ecosystems over a 31-year period from 1990 to 2020. Total Ecosystem Forest Carbon Density includes aboveground and belowground biomass, soil carbon, and...

“Terra Nova National Park - Total GHG Emissions” datasets consist of estimates of GHG emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) from forested ecosystems in Terra Nova National Park from 1990 to 2020 (tonnes carbon dioxide...

“Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve – Total GHG Emissions” datasets consist of estimates of GHG emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) from forested ecosystems in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve from 1990 to 2020 (tonnes...

“Jasper National Park - Total GHG Emissions” datasets consist of estimates of GHG emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) from forested ecosystems in Jasper National Park from 1990 to 2020 (tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent per...

“Wood Buffalo National Park - Total Ecosystem Forest Carbon Density” is the annual carbon density (tonnes carbon per hectare) within Wood Buffalo’s forested ecosystems over a 31-year period from 1990 to 2020. Total Ecosystem Forest Carbon Density includes aboveground and belowground biomass, soil...

“Wood Buffalo National Park - Total GHG Emissions” datasets consist of estimates of GHG emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) from forested ecosystems in Wood Buffalo National Park from 1990 to 2020 (tonnes carbon dioxide...

Kluane National Park and Reserve has one of the largest concentrations of Dall’s sheep in the world. Dall's Sheep are highly valued by local First Nations and are also being monitored in neighbouring jurisdictions. Aerial survey counts of Dall's sheep have been monitored in four subpopulations...

Kluane National Park and Reserve has the only naturally occurring population of kokanee salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) in the Canadian national park system. In 2002, the population experienced a significant decline that resulted in extremely low numbers for well over a decade. The reason for the...

Attendance data for national parks and historic sites - 2019-20

Areal Extent (hectares) of black-tailed prairie dog colonies in the Park monitored through colony perimeter mapping every 2 years. This is actively managed to increase prairie dog population through a combination of plague mitigation (i.e. dusting and sylvatic plague vaccine baits) and habitat...

Moose are the primary large ungulate in Kluane National Park and Reserve. They are important prey for large carnivores and are a species of special cultural interest to First Nations. Parks Canada has performed aerial survey counts of total moose (all adults and calves) in two subpopulations...

Support performance measurement for Parks Canada - 2021 22

Attendance data for national parks and historic sites - 2021 22

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...