Working together, national, provincial and territorial park agencies deepen relationships with Nature through collaboration, connection, conservation and leadership.
To be a global leader in effective and innovative collective action for parks.
Recognition and support of Indigenous rights and responsibilities
Accommodation of different perspectives, experiences, values and priorities
Active outreach and engagement to grow the voice of parks in Canada
Intention to optimize the complimentary goals of all parties
Openness with assumptions, plans, decisions, actions and results
Active curiosity and willingness to consider creative solutions
Honouring different knowledge systems
The Canadian Parks Council exists to connect and coordinate action among Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial park agencies.
Since 1962, park agency leaders have served the Canadian Parks Council as board members to convene and advance collective action for the purpose of making each park agency more effective at achieving their respective goals.
Together, the Canadian Parks Council represents the interests of 14 governments, over 2,700 parks, and a shared mandate to enhance the environmental, social and economic values of national, provincial and territorial parks throughout Canada.
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Office of the Vice President, Operations
National Parks and Camping
Parks Department of Environment
Department of Lands and Forestry
Park Management Services Ministry of Parks, Culture & Sport
Vice-President, External Relations & Visitor Experience Parks Canada Agency
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks
Prince Edward Island
Parks Programming and Planning
Department of Tourism Heritage and Culture
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Collaborative space for Canadian Parks Council Member Agencies.