Get involved in conservation at Parks Canada

Discover how you can contribute to the protection of these special places. Become an agent of change and have fun while doing it!

Participate in citizen science activities

Help scientists gather essential data that adds to the knowledge from our Indigenous partners.

Protect the beach with Coastie

Take a ‘Coastie’, a photo of the coast! Photos taken from across the country will help scientists monitor coastal changes over the years.

Find a participating location near you

Team up and clean up the shore

Organize your own shore cleanup while taking advantage of a terrific view. Grab a cleaning kit from a participating site, pick up trash and log what you find. This information will help Parks Canada determine where the trash is coming from to address the problem at the source.

Find a participating location near you

Use the iNaturalist.ca mobile app

Record your plant and wildlife observations alongside experts, other park visitors or on your own. Each recorded observation contributes to increasing knowledge about biodiversity. Discover which fascinating species have been spotted in your favourite sites.

Visit Parks Canada on iNaturalist

Find science activities by region

Take advantage of your next Parks Canada vacation to contribute to the protection of nature in these special places.

Take part in citizen science portal activities

This Government of Canada portal gathers partner programs that you can participate in from coast to coast. Get involved by using aquatic monitoring tools, taking inventory of pollinating insects, photographing insects to help identify harmful invasive species, locating bat colonies and counting the number of bats living in them, spotting whales and seabirds using binoculars, and much more.

Visit the Government of Canada’s citizen science portal

Join the team

Volunteer

Want to make a difference in the world you live in? Become a host in a campsite, organize a guided hike, monitor species at risk, do a shore cleanup or take part in a historic reconstruction project. There is something for everyone, no matter their age, ability or interest.

Find volunteering opportunities

Build a career with Parks Canada

Have you dreamt of a career that helps support our country’s iconic destinations? Parks Canada might have your dream job! A wide variety of positions are available from coast to coast, from summer jobs to specialized trades, and a spectrum of fascinating careers in between.

View current job opportunities

Visit responsibly

Visiting protected areas is both a privilege and a responsibility. Discover our top tips to be a model visitor. 

Learn what’s expected of you when you explore nature

Learn how to respect wildlife and stay safe

Visit destinations accessible by public transit near major cities

Support conservation from home

Parks Canada Shop

Offer your loved ones gifts that make a difference. Parks Canada reinvests 100% of its profits from the sale of official merchandise into conservation projects. 

Explore the shop

Social media

Follow us on social media to learn more about conservation projects and join in the conversation using the hashtag #ParksCanadaConservation

Nature for all

Connect with nature and join in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #NatureForAll

Take part in the global #NatureForAll movement

Learn more about conservation 

Meet the scientists on YouTube

Follow Parks Canada and its partners in their conservation and protection mission on YouTube. Be sure not to miss the Field Notes vlog or the Climate Crew series. 

Watch the videos

Explore the best conservation stories

Learn more about current research projects, fascinating facts about species at risk and possible solutions to help combat climate change. Parks Canada works in collaboration with Indigenous knowledge holders and international scientific communities. 

Read the stories

Discover Connected podcast

Learn more about plants and species at risk in Parks Canada destinations as well as the specialists that work to protect them. 

Listen to the podcast

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