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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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