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— BY LINDSAY SHAPKA The  Great Outdoors British Columbia FRANCOIS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 12 km southwest of Fraser Lake High-quality moose habitat and abundant First Nations history. NAIKOON PROVINCIAL PARK Northeastern tip of Graham Island, Haida Gwaii Almost 100 km of beaches, rare plants, and wildlife. MOUNT ROBSON PROVINCIAL PARK 90 km east of McBride Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. SEVEN SISTERS PROVINCIAL PARK South of Kitwanga, between Terrace and Hazelton A blend of coastal, interior, and northern features with plenty of wildlife. WELLS GRAY PROVINCIAL PARK Off the Yellowhead Highway near Clearwater Known as “Waterfall Park”, Helmcken Falls is higher than Niagra Falls! BABINE MOUNTAINS PROVINCIAL PARK 4 km east of Smithers This isolated park protects subboreal spruce and alpine tundra. UNCHA MOUNTAINS RED HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK 30 km south of Burns Lake The Pony Express was located on the west end of this park that is great for backcountry camping. 20 GO Yellowhead 2016 NATIONAL PARK GWAII HAANAS NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA RESERVE AND HAIDA HERITAGE SITE Located in Haida Gwaii Made up of 138 islands that preserve Haida culture and incredible wildlife. Alberta WILLIAM A. SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK Between Grande Cache and Hinton Foothills region filled with thick forests and wildlife like elk, moose, and bear. OBED LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 49 km west of Edson Three small lakes and flourishing wetlands are home to the endangered Trumpeter swans. SUNDANCE PROVINCIAL PARK 100 km east of Jasper National Park Old-growth forest, hoodoos, and wetland. PEMBINA RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK Between Entwistle and Evansburg Take in the sandstone cliffs while on a tube ride down the river. WABAMUN LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK 60 km west of Edmonton Stroll around the boardwalk, bird watch, or enjoy water sports. PHOTO CREDIT: STOCK.ADOBE.COM /PANARAMKA Take a break from the road and explore old-growth forests, soaring mountain peaks, and ancient historic sites.