Our mascot, Parka!
Hey parents! This busy little beaver likes to explore, have fun and discover something new each day. Parka invites you and your family to join her in exploring Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. She loves to encourage kids to get up and go, see, do, explore and enjoy!
Look for Parka on your next visit to a Parks Canada place. She’ll be waiting to welcome you!
Click here to see Parka's story!
Parka was born in Wood Buffalo National Park, the largest national park in Canada. It is also the home of the longest beaver dam in the whole world.
“We can do ALL these things! And at night we can sleep in our tent and roast marshmallows by the campfire.” And that is exactly what Parka and Gray Jay did. Now it’s your turn. What adventures would you like to do with Parka?
Download the free Photo Missions App!
Join Parka and Chirp on a photo scavenger hunt to explore Parks Canada places. As easy as 1… 2… 3!
- Follow the on-screen instructions and snap pictures of each of the featured items at one of the 30 participating locations. An "At-home mission" is also available.
- When you’ve completed the mission, and taken all the photos, share them on social media! #parka #parkscanada
- After completing a mission, a virtual reward appears. Club Parka rewards are also available at participating locations.
The Photo Missions App was developed by Parks Canada, Kids' CBC, Sinking Ship Interactive, and Owlkids with the support of Bell Fund.
Club parka activities
Check out the fun activities you can do with your whole family!
Learn the Parka song!
Parka has her own song! Sing it at home, in the car or around the campfire on your next family adventure!
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Parks Canada, 2016.
The Parka Song may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes.
Lyrics and full credits
Official credits
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Parks Canada, 2016
The Parka Song may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes.
English Lyrics
Verse 1
I have a friend who's not like you
Cause she likes to hang out with the caribou
But don't worry cause she's not like me either
Why?! Because she is a beaver!
Chorus
Who can start a campfire with a single spark? PARKA!
Who can chew through trees and eat their yummy bark? PARKA!
So come on everyone - it's a race to see new places
So get on your mark, get set and GO!
With Parka!
Verse 2
I have a friend who's never bored
Cause she opens her door and goes exploring
She's even seen a moose! You have to believe her!
Why?! Because she is a beaver!
Chorus
Who can start a campfire with a single spark? PARKA!
Who can chew through trees and eat their yummy bark? PARKA!
So come on everyone - it's a race to see new places
So get on your mark, get set and GO!
With Parka!
Dance section
Can you dance? Do the Parka Dance
Can you dance? Do the Parka Dance
C’mon!
Can you dance so fine that you go back in time?
Can you dance some more and then go explore?
Can you do the ducky dodge Wild Parka Lodge Shuffle?
Can we go all the way to Wood Buffalooooooooooooo?
Chorus
Who can start a campfire with a single spark? PARKA!
Who can chew through trees and eat their yummy bark? PARKA!
So come on everyone - it's a race to see new places
So get on your mark, get set and GO!
With Parka!
Bilingual version
Verse 1
I have a friend who's not like you
Cause she likes to hang out with the caribou
But don't worry cause she's not like me either
Why?! Because she is a beaver!
Chorus
D’une seule étincelle elle allume un feu de camp, PARKA!
Elle aime bien danser tout autour en chantant, PARKA!
Attrape ton sac à dos, tes amis et ton chapeau
Relevons des défis! Prêts? ALLONS-Y!
Avec Parka!
Verse 2
J’ai une amie qui ne s’ennuie jamais
Elle croque la nature, savoure le passé
Elle a vu un orignal et même un loup!
Mais qui est-elle? C'est Parka le castor!
Chorus
Who can start a campfire with a single spark? PARKA!
Who can chew through trees and eat their yummy bark? PARKA!
So come on everyone - it's a race to see new places
So get on your mark, get set and GO!
With Parka!
Dance section
Viens danser la danse de Parka
Danse comme moi la danse de Parka
Toi qui chantes si bien, tape dans tes mains
Can you dance some more and then go explore?
Can you do the ducky dodge Wild Parka Lodge Shuffle?
Can we go all the way to Wood Buffalooooooooooooo?
Chorus
D’une seule étincelle elle allume un feu de camp
Elle aime bien danser tout autour en chantant
So come on everyone - it's a race to see new places
So get on your mark, get set and GO!
With Parka!
Parka is a plushie too! Visit Parks Canada Shop online to order yours today. Also available for sale at various Parks Canada places and during select public events across the country.
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