Canada's Parks Day 2011 will take place on Saturday, July 16. Mark your calendars now and check the events pages, beginning in June, for activities in a park near you.

Canada's Parks Day 2010 celebrated the International Year of Biodiversity. Thousands of people participated in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and historic sites across the country. Many activities highlighted the important role that parks play in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems, protecting critical habitat for species-at-risk and contributing to human health and well-being.