First pick
Capilano River Regional Park
Park or garden
121 ha13.8 km of path
3 h 5 minto walk all 13.8 km of path
4.9 km eastfrom the centre
Capilano Pacific TrailRyan & Hugh's PathPipeline Trail+5 paths
Directionsto a point inside
Photo: Buidhe · CC BY-SA 4.08.6%protected within 10 km
Outdoors in West Vancouver · parks, protected land & trails
A national route near West Vancouver: the The Trans Canada Trail
Within 10 km are 56 protected areas. For a swim, Altamont Beach is the nearest of 132 beaches within 5 km. Of the country within 10 km, 8.6% lies in protected areas; the median Canadian town has 2.3%.
Protected land
8.6%
of the land within 10 km
Typical Canadian town: 2.3%
Protected areas
56
within 10 km, 51 public
Typical Canadian town: 14
Nearest national park
51 km
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Nearest provincial park
At the edge
Cypress Park
Walking routes
10
named, within 2 km (OpenStreetMap)
Beaches
132
within 5 km (OpenStreetMap)
Character
Where West Vancouver stands out outdoors
Each figure against Canadian towns of 2,500+; tap a tile for the detail.
On a national routeThe The Trans Canada Trail passes within 2 kmWalking routes10 named routes within 2 kmBeaches132 beaches within 5 kmProtected land all round8.6% of the land within 10 km, more than 83% of Canadian towns
West Vancouver’s best card is the The Trans Canada Trail, with its choice of walking routes close behind.
Against other towns
Each figure for West Vancouver, set against Canadian towns
Each figure against the 2,611 Canadian towns and neighbourhoods of 2,500+ (not city hubs or reserves), with the town marked and the typical one’s line. Outdoors isn’t graded in Canada. The page compares each figure with other towns and leaves it there.
Protected within 10 km8.6%Share of the land and water within 10 km of the town’s edge in a protected or conserved area
Protected in town21%Share of the town’s own area in a protected or conserved area
Public protected areas51Areas within 10 km held by a government or an Indigenous nation
Walking routes10Named OpenStreetMap walking and hiking routes with 300 m+ within 2 km
Beaches132Beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap within 5 km
CPCAD 2.9.0 (ECCC, 2026), OpenStreetMap (November 2026). Distances from the town’s outline.
Towns its size
West Vancouver has the 14th most protected land nearby of 40 towns its size
The 40 Canadian towns nearest in population (41,910 to 54,539 residents), by the share of the land within 10 km that is protected. Hover for each one’s figures; click for its page.
Protected within 10 km
West Vancouver8.6%
Towns its size4.9%
Towns in British Columbia6.7%
Typical Canadian town2.3%
Public protected areas
West Vancouver51
Towns its size10
Towns in British Columbia14
Typical Canadian town4
Walking routes
West Vancouver10
Towns its size0
Towns in British Columbia1
Typical Canadian town0
Among its peers, West Vancouver’s strong point is public protected areas, where 4 of 39 top it.
Every town in the comparison
| Town | Protected within 10 km | In town | Areas | Routes | Beaches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dollard-Des Ormeaux QC | 27% | 3.7% | 40 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Shawinigan QC | 24% | 61% | 40 | 16 | 10 |
| 3 | Vaudreuil-Dorion QC | 20% | 0.7% | 73 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 | Châteauguay QC | 19% | 0.8% | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Mission BC | 19% | 3.5% | 28 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 | Sullivan BC | 15% | 5.6% | 190 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Newton BC | 15% | 7.3% | 174 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | Sault-Saint-Louis QC | 11% | 10% | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Rouyn-Noranda QC | 11% | 14% | 90 | 15 | 8 |
| 10 | Saint-Eustache QC | 9.9% | 0% | 42 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Pointe-aux-Trembles QC | 9.5% | 7.3% | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Rimouski QC | 8.8% | 3.6% | 43 | 10 | 48 |
| 13 | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield QC | 8.8% | 1.9% | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | West Vancouver BC | 8.6% | 21% | 56 | 10 | 132 |
| 15 | Vernon BC | 8.4% | 1.9% | 17 | 0 | 27 |
| 16 | Whalley BC | 8.2% | 1% | 125 | 5 | 7 |
| 17 | Boucherville QC | 7.1% | 14% | 53 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Anjou QC | 6.5% | 2.4% | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Hagerman's Corners ON | 6.4% | 0% | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Fabreville QC | 5.8% | 3% | 39 | 0 | 4 |
| 21 | Port-Maurice QC | 4% | 0% | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Spruce Grove AB | 3.1% | 0% | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Timmins ON | 2.7% | 1.8% | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 24 | Alliston ON | 2.1% | 0.4% | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 | Charlottetown PE | 2% | 2% | 15 | 25 | 13 |
| 26 | Laval-des-Rapides QC | 1.7% | 0.1% | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Quinte West ON | 1.4% | 0.6% | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 28 | Bradford ON | 1.1% | 1.3% | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 29 | East Gwillimbury ON | 0.8% | 0.6% | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | Keswick ON | 0.7% | 0.9% | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 31 | Roseborough ON | 0.7% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Hurontario ON | 0.7% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Rocky View County AB | 0.5% | 0.6% | 20 | 9 | 19 |
| 34 | Paris ON | 0.4% | 0.2% | 26 | 7 | 3 |
| 35 | Lakeshore ON | 0.4% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 36 | Churchill Meadows ON | 0.4% | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Innisfil ON | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| 38 | Victoriaville QC | 0.2% | 0% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 39 | St. Thomas ON | 0.2% | 0% | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 40 | Cornwall ON | 0.1% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 1 |
The map
Parks, woods and paths around West Vancouver
The town’s parks, woods, protected land and paths, with its named places numbered.
Green: OpenStreetMap parks, gardens, playing fields and woods. Hatched: CPCAD protected areas.© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); CPCAD (OGL-Canada)
Places to walk
Walk in West Vancouver: 30 named parks and woods
The biggest is Capilano River Regional Park, 121 ha. Biggest first, numbered as on the map.
30 named parks and woods, 336 ha in all
Parks & gardens 304 haWoods 32 ha
59% of the area is in just two places: Capilano River Regional Park and Lighthouse Park.
Lighthouse Park
Park or garden
76 ha9.7 km of path
2 h 10 minto walk all 9.7 km of path
5.8 km westfrom the centre
Arbutus TrailShore Pine TrailJuniper Loop+5 paths
Directionsto a point inside
Ambleside Park
Park or garden
25 ha5 km of path
1 h 5 minto walk all 5 km of path
3.2 km south-eastfrom the centre
Spirit Trail
Directionsto a point inside
Whytecliff Park
Park or garden
17 ha1.8 km of path
25 minto walk all 1.8 km of path
8.5 km north-westfrom the centre
Panorama Ridge Trails
Directionsto a point inside
Seaview Walk
Park or garden
5.7 ha2 km of path
25 minto walk all 2 km of path
7.2 km westfrom the centre
Seaview Walk/Trans Canada Trail
Directionsto a point inside
Klahanie Park
Park or garden
8.2 ha0.8 km of path
10 minto walk all 0.8 km of path
4.4 km eastfrom the centre
SB Lions Gate Bridge Bike Route
Directionsto a point inside
McKechnie Park
Park or garden
7.3 ha0.9 km of path
10 minto walk all 0.9 km of path
2.8 km westfrom the centre
Directionsto a point inside
Hugo Ray Park
Park or garden
7.4 ha0.1 km of path
4.4 km eastfrom the centre
Directionsto a point inside
All 30 named parks and green spaces
Capilano River Regional ParkPark or garden · 121 ha · 13.8 km of path
DirectionsLighthouse ParkPark or garden · 76 ha · 9.7 km of path
DirectionsAmbleside ParkPark or garden · 25 ha · 5 km of path
DirectionsWhytecliff ParkPark or garden · 17 ha · 1.8 km of path
DirectionsSeaview WalkPark or garden · 5.7 ha · 2 km of path
DirectionsKlahanie ParkPark or garden · 8.2 ha · 0.8 km of path
DirectionsMcKechnie ParkPark or garden · 7.3 ha · 0.9 km of path
DirectionsHugo Ray ParkPark or garden · 7.4 ha · 0.1 km of path
DirectionsCaulfeild ParkPark or garden · 4.4 ha · 1.1 km of path
DirectionsMemorial ParkPark or garden · 2.3 ha · 0.8 km of path
DirectionsHay ParkPark or garden · 2.0 ha · 0.9 km of path
DirectionsAmbleside WaterfrontPark or garden · 2.0 ha · 0.8 km of path
DirectionsUpper GladesWood or forest · 12 ha
DirectionsDundarave ParkPark or garden · 1.8 ha · 0.9 km of path
DirectionsKlootchman ParkPark or garden · 2.6 ha · 0.4 km of path
DirectionsCapilano ParkPark or garden · 2.1 ha · 0.5 km of path · just outside town
DirectionsLarson Bay ParkPark or garden · 1.9 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsMillstream Trail ParkPark or garden · 1.8 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsBurfield ForestWood or forest · 8.5 ha
DirectionsNorgate ParkPark or garden · 2.1 ha · 0.3 km of path · just outside town
DirectionsWestridge ParkPark or garden · 2.1 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsChairlift ParkPark or garden · 2.2 ha
DirectionsShield's Dam ParkPark or garden · 1.5 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsAncient GiantsWood or forest · 6.7 ha
DirectionsGlenmore ParkPark or garden · 1.1 ha · 0.4 km of path
DirectionsPlateau ParkPark or garden · 1.5 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsPark VerdunPark or garden · 1.1 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsHorseshoe Bay ParkPark or garden · 0.9 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsKlee Wyck ParkPark or garden · 1.7 ha
DirectionsCedar GroveWood or forest · 5.7 ha
DirectionsSource: OpenStreetMap parks, gardens, commons and woods with a name, in the town or within 400 m, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Sizes are the mapped outline’s.
Close to home
A park is within a short walk for 9 in 10 in West Vancouver
Residents of each 2021 dissemination area, at a point inside it, within 400 m (about a 5-minute walk) of a park or playing field mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Within 400 m (87%)Further (13%)
West Vancouver87%
Towns in British Columbia72%
Typical Canadian town83%
For about 6,000 people, the nearest park is over 400 m away. For comparison, the median Canadian town has 83%.
Protected areas
Around West Vancouver, protected areas make up 8.6%
Every protected and conserved area in CPCAD within 10 km of the town’s edge: parks, reserves, wildlife areas and conservation land.
Inside West Vancouver21%
Within 10 km8.6%
Towns in British Columbia6.7%
Typical Canadian town2.3%
Public bodies own 51 of the 56; land trusts and private owners hold the others. At 7,775 ha, Sturgeon Bank Wildlife Management Area is the largest. 3 areas belong to private owners or land trusts and aren’t named here.
Cypress ParkProvincial park · 3,012 ha · reaches West Vancouver
Capilano River Regional ParkNature reserve · 100 ha · reaches West Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Channel Glass Sponge Reef Marine RefugeNature reserve · 447 ha · 0.2 km from the edge of town
Stanley ParkProtected area · 302 ha · 0.5 km from the edge of town
Bowyer Island Glass Sponge Reef Marine RefugeNature reserve · 58 ha · 1.2 km from the edge of town
Dorman Point Glass Sponge Reef Marine RefugeNature reserve · 18 ha · 1.8 km from the edge of town
Cates Hill Nature ParkMunicipal park · 10 ha · 3.2 km from the edge of town
Apodaca ParkProvincial park · 12 ha · 3.5 km from the edge of town
Lot 2Nature reserve · 2.3 ha · 3.6 km from the edge of town
Bowen Island Ecological ReserveNature reserve · 399 ha · 3.7 km from the edge of town
26 more named areas within 10 km are in the figures.
1 area recorded only by its type (a provincial layer such as wildlife habitat areas) is counted, not listed.
Source: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) 2.9.0, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
National & provincial parks
51 km to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
National parks (Parks Canada) and provincial or territorial parks by direction and distance from the town’s edge: every one within 10 km, and the nearest of each within 100 km.
National parkProvincial park
Provincial park
Cypress Park
At the edge30 km²since 1975
Provincial park
Apodaca Park
3.5 km west0.1 km²since 1954
Provincial park
Halkett Bay Marine Park
6.2 km north-west4.5 km²since 1988
National park reserve
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
51 km south67 km²since 2010
There are 3 provincial parks within 10 km.
Source: CPCAD 2.9.0 (ECCC): areas and outlines, distances outline to outline; directions from the town’s centre point.
Footpaths and woods
335 km of paths in and around West Vancouver
OpenStreetMap footpaths, paths, bridleways and steps, and tracks open on foot, in the town and 1 km around it; woods as mapped (landuse=forest, natural=wood).
Footpaths
335 km
in and around the town (135.6 km²)
Woodland
52%
about 70.2 km² of mapped woods
Footpaths · km per km²
West VancouverTowns in British ColumbiaTypical Canadian town
Footpaths2.5
01.53 km per km²
Share of the land · mapped woods and forest
West VancouverTowns in British ColumbiaTypical Canadian town
Woodland52%
0%50%100%
For woods, it beats 84% of Canadian towns. It has more footpath per km² than 64% of Canadian towns.
Source: OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Mapping varies by place: a dense figure can mean keen local mappers as much as many paths.
Walking routes
Walks near West Vancouver
Named walking and hiking routes on OpenStreetMap with at least 300 m within 2 km of the town, longest first; national routes lead.
NationalLocalOther waymarked
The Trans Canada Trail195.9 km
The Great Trail (Vancouver North Route)22.3 km
The Great Trail - West Vancouver to Nanaimo Ferry1.4 km
Baden Powell Trail42.8 km
Howe Sound Crest Trail28.5 km
North Shore Spirit Trail16.0 km
Brothers Creek Forestry Heritage Walk4.1 km
Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk4.0 km
Grouse Grind1.9 km
The Lap0.5 km
The The Trans Canada Trail is 196 km long on the map, and 36.8 km of it lies within 2 km of town. For a longer outing, the Baden Powell Trail runs 42.8 km. For a short stroll, 3 are under 3 km.
Source: OpenStreetMap (route relations hiking, foot and walking), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Trans Canada Trail sections as OSM maps them.
When to get out
Walking season in West Vancouver: May to September
Daylight at the town’s latitude and ECCC’s 1991–2020 normals (Vancouver (Harbour), 6.5 km away). Good months: long days, highs of 15–30 °C, light rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.6 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.3 | 16.2 | 15.8 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| High (°C) | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rain & snow (mm) | 237 | 117 | 163 | 118 | 73 | 66 | 44 | 49 | 71 | 157 | 245 | 200 |
The yearly snowfall is near 37 cm. From 7 °C in December to 23 °C in July: that is the range of daytime highs. The wettest month, November, brings 245 mm, against 44 mm in July. The climate in West Vancouver →
Beaches
Beaches near West Vancouver: 132 within 5 km
Beaches on OpenStreetMap within 5 km of the town’s edge, nearest first, with directions.
Altamont Beachgravel · in town
DirectionsAmbleside Beachsand · in town
DirectionsSandy Cove Beachsand · in town
DirectionsAltamont Beachgravel · in town
DirectionsBatchelor Bay Beachin town
DirectionsSunset Beachgravel · 0.1 km from town
DirectionsStearman Beachgravel · 0.1 km from town
DirectionsThird Beachsand · 1.9 km from town
DirectionsDavid Road Beachgravel · 2.5 km from town
DirectionsMiller's Landing Neighbourhood Beachgravel · 2.6 km from town
DirectionsWithin 5 km is 102 km of coastline. 103 more are mapped without a name. 6 are mapped as sand. Beach water tests aren’t published as open data across Canada, so swimming advisories come from the local health unit.
Source: OpenStreetMap (natural=beach), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Things to do
West Vancouver has 87 viewpoints and 11 waterfalls nearby
Viewpoints, peaks, waterfalls, picnic sites, nature reserves, playgrounds, dog parks, campsites and boat launches mapped within 2 km of the town.
87Viewpoints19Hills and peaks11Waterfalls9Nature reserves6Picnic sites81Playgrounds1Campsites1Slipways
Look up to Mount Strachan: 1,459 m. Count 87 viewpoints, the biggest group.
Every named place, with directions
Viewpoints 87
Arbutus Knollin town
DirectionsBowen Lookoutin town
DirectionsClearview Lookoutin town
DirectionsDonut Rockin town
DirectionsEagle Bluffin town
DirectionsEagle Pointin town
DirectionsFishermans Bluffin town
DirectionsHigh View Lookoutin town
DirectionsPlus 79 viewpoints without a name on the map.
Hills and peaks 19
Bald Mountain810 m · in town
DirectionsBlack Mountain1,224 m · in town
DirectionsBurnt Peak490 m · in town
DirectionsHillstrom Peak1,158 m · in town
DirectionsHollyburn Mountain1,326 m · in town
DirectionsLighthouse Park Summit120 m · in town
DirectionsLittle Bluff302 m · in town
DirectionsSentinal Hill161 m · in town
DirectionsPlus 11 hills and peaks without a name on the map.
Waterfalls 11
Lower Cypress Fallsin town
DirectionsUpper Cypress Fallsin town
DirectionsPlus 9 waterfalls without a name on the map.
Nature reserves 9
Cypress Falls Parkin town
DirectionsCypress Provincial Parkin town
DirectionsDouglas Woodward Parkin town
DirectionsOld Growth Conservancyin town
DirectionsWhytecliff Marine Protected Areain town
DirectionsCapilano River Regional Park0.1 km from town
DirectionsCapilano Suspension Bridge Park0.2 km from town
DirectionsGrouse Mountain Regional Park1.9 km from town
DirectionsPlus 1 nature reserve without a name on the map.
Picnic sites 6
Plus 6 picnic sites without a name on the map.
Playgrounds 81
Ambleside Park Playgroundin town
DirectionsJohn Lawson Park Playgroundin town
DirectionsNatural Playground1.6 km from town
DirectionsPlus 78 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Campsites 1
Camp Capilano0.4 km from town
DirectionsSlipways 1
Plus 1 slipway without a name on the map.
Source: OpenStreetMap (tourism, natural, waterway and leisure tags), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Gardens to visit
Near West Vancouver: 5 gardens and parks to visit
Gardens and arboretums within 15 km of the town’s edge, and the historic gardens, parks and estates in the town itself, nearest first.
Stanley ParkNational Historic Site · 1.9 km from town
Its pageDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenGarden or park · 4.7 km from town
DirectionsNitobe Memorial GardenGarden or park · 7.0 km from town
DirectionsQueen Elizabeth ParkGarden or park · 8.4 km from town
DirectionsVanDusen Botanical GardenGarden or park · 8.6 km from town
DirectionsOne carries a national designation.
Sources: OpenStreetMap (leisure=garden), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, and Wikidata (CC0), as gathered in TownRatings’ Canadian attractions set; historic places from Parks Canada’s Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, the Canadian Register of Historic Places and Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel.
Next door
Next to West Vancouver
The nearest places, coloured by the share of the land within 10 km that is protected; tap one for its outdoors page.
Capilano 5West EndCoal HarbourDavie VillageNorth VancouverGranville Entertainment DistrictWest Vancouver
Under 1%1–5%5–15%15–40%40%+
| Town | Protected within 10 km | Areas | Routes | Beaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Vancouver | 8.6% | 56 | 10 | 132 |
| Capilano 5 4.0 km | 8.4% | 7 | 2 | 69 |
| West End 6.9 km | 6.6% | 12 | 4 | 76 |
| Coal Harbour 7.1 km | 3.9% | 12 | 3 | 76 |
| Davie Village 7.5 km | 5.2% | 11 | 3 | 71 |
| North Vancouver 8.2 km | 7.5% | 13 | 4 | 66 |
| Granville Entertainment District 8.3 km | 5% | 11 | 3 | 70 |
West Vancouver is not outdone two to one on protected land by any neighbour.
How to read these numbers
What this data can and can’t tell you
- Private land. Land owned by individuals, companies or conservation groups counts toward the figures but is never named: a person’s land isn’t a place to visit.
- Beaches. The count includes unnamed stretches mapped as beach, which can make a lakeside town’s figure large.
- Protected land. Measured on CPCAD’s outlines: the part of a 10 km band around the town that lies in a protected or conserved area, water included.
- Walking routes. Routes are what OpenStreetMap’s volunteers have mapped as named walking or hiking routes; many good trails aren’t mapped that way.
- National and provincial parks. National parks are Parks Canada’s; provincial parks are the province’s or territory’s, Québec’s parcs nationaux among them.
Questions about the outdoors in West Vancouver
How far is the nearest provincial park from West Vancouver?
Cypress Park begins at the town’s edge.
When is the best time for walking in West Vancouver?
May to September: long days, mild highs and little rain.
Which is the biggest protected area near West Vancouver?
It is Sturgeon Bank Wildlife Management Area, a wildlife area covering 7,775 ha.
Is there a beach near West Vancouver?
The nearest is Altamont Beach, in town.
What walking routes are near West Vancouver?
The The Trans Canada Trail, The Great Trail (Vancouver North Route) and The Great Trail - West Vancouver to Nanaimo Ferry, among the routes mapped within 2 km.
How much land around West Vancouver is protected?
Protected areas cover 8.6% of the land within 10 km.
What is the nearest national park to West Vancouver?
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is closest, at 51 km.
Sources
Where West Vancouver’s outdoors figures come from
Protected areas: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) 2.9.0, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2026: every area within 10 km and the nearest national and provincial parks, measured outline to outline.
Walking routes and beaches: OpenStreetMap, November 2026: named hiking, foot and walking route relations within 2 km and beaches within 5 km.
Towns: Statistics Canada 2021 Census boundaries and populations; the comparison is the Canadian towns and neighbourhoods of 2,500+, not city hubs or reserves.
When to go: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, from the nearest station that publishes them.
Gardens: OpenStreetMap (leisure=garden) and Wikidata gardens within 15 km, as gathered in TownRatings’ Canadian attractions set; historic gardens and parks from Canada’s heritage registers (Parks Canada DFHD, the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel).
Green space, paths, woods, things to do: OpenStreetMap (Geofabrik’s Canada extract), November 2026: parks, gardens, playing fields, woods, footpaths, the coastline and things to do in and around each town.
Residents: Statistics Canada 2021 Census dissemination areas (population, boundaries), each at a point inside it.
Walking routes and beaches © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Not on this page: trailheads and trail grades, and beach water quality. No open Canadian dataset gives these for every town yet.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).