Parks Canada 2025 Reservation Dates

Written By Deborah Peddle-Hann

Hey Adventurers!

A big shoutout to everyone who joined my Intro to Dehydrating for the Trail workshop with Hike Nova Scotia. If you were there, don’t forget to check your email for the feedback form as it helps me fine-tune these workshops to your needs. Stay tuned for that workshop to pop up on my website soon.

On a personal note, I had to hit pause on any hiking thanks to a lingering cold (hello, Nova Scotia winter bugs!). But no downtime goes to waste! I've been dreaming, scheming, and pencilling in adventures for the 2025 season.

Let’s dive in and keep dreaming big, even in the off-season!

Parks Canada has released its 2025 backcountry reservation dates!
Ready to secure your spot? Here's the full list to help you plan:

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Gros Morne National Park: Backcountry, Wed, Feb 12 at 8:30 am NT

  • Terra Nova National Park: Backcountry: Wed, Feb 12 at 8:30 am NT

Nova Scotia

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park: Backcountry, Mon, Feb 10 at 8:00 am AT

  • Kejimkujik National Park: Backcountry Camping, Wed, Feb 12 at 8:00 am AT

New Brunswick

  • Fundy National Park: Backcountry Sites, Fri, Feb 7 at 8:00 am AT

  • Kouchibouguac National Park: Backcountry Sites, Fri, Feb 7 at 8:00 am AT

Quebec

  • Forillon National Park: Backcountry Camping, Wed, Feb 5 at 8:00 am ET

  • La Mauricie National Park: Canoe Backcountry, Wed, Feb 5 at 8:00 am ET

Ontario

  • Bruce Peninsula National Park: Backcountry (Bruce Trail), Mon, Feb 3 at 8:00 am ET

  • Georgian Bay Islands National Park: Backcountry (Tonch North & Honeymoon Bay), Mon, Feb 3 at 8:00 am ET

  • Pukaskwa National Park: Backcountry Sites, Mon, Feb 3 at 8:00 am ET

Manitoba

  • Riding Mountain National Park: Backcountry Sites, Fri, Jan 31 at 8:00 am CT

Saskatchewan

  • Grasslands National Park: Backcountry Sites, Fri, Jan 31 at 8:00 am CT

Alberta

  • Banff National Park: Backcountry Camping, Mon, Jan 27 at 8:00 am MT

  • Elk Island National Park: Oster Lake Backcountry, Wed, Jan 22 at 8:00 am MT

  • Jasper National Park: Backcountry Camping, Wed, Jan 29 at 8:00 am MT

  • Waterton Lakes National Park: Backcountry Camping, Wed, Jan 22 at 8:00 am MT

British Columbia

  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve: Shingle Bay & Navarez Bay Backcountry, Fri, Jan 17 at 8:00 am PT

  • Kootenay National Park: Backcountry Sites, Mon, Jan 27 at 8:00 am MT*

  • Mount Revelstoke National Park: Jade Lakes Backcountry, Fri, Jan 17 at 8:00 am PT

  • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: Broken Group Islands Backcountry, Fri, Jan 17 at 8:00 am PT

  • West Coast Trail: Mon, Jan 20 at 8:00 am PT

  • Yoho National Park: Backcountry Sites, Mon, Jan 27 at 8:00 am MT*

*Note that Kootenay & Yoho times are both Mountain time.

⚠️While I’ve done my best to capture the dates accurately, always check the official Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information.

Dreaming Big During the Off-Season

Winter is when adventures are born! Dust off that hiking journal, re-watch your favourite trail videos (check out my newest HERE), or start building your hiking wishlist for next year. Remember, every dream hike starts with a single idea so let’s make 2025 your best trail year yet!

Got your 2025 dream hikes planned? Let me know what’s on your list because I'd love to add to mine! Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram HERE or YouTube HERE for more tips, ideas and trail inspiration

Deborah Peddle-Hann https://www.healthyhiking.ca/
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