History of the event

The first Canadian Parks Conference was held in March 2017 in Banff, Alberta. It brought together more than 250 participants from every corner of the country and a variety of sectors. The community that was thus formed wishes to keep meeting on a biennial basis.

The second edition will be held in Québec City in 2019. The event will be an opportunity to share best practices, know‑how, and innovative initiatives in the area of connecting to nature, conservation, and social commitment.

The event, expecting a wide range of around 400 participants (federal and provincial governments, municipalities, Indigenous leaders, private companies, non-profit organizations, students and so on) from the healthcare, education, tourism, conservation, and recreation sectors, will be hosted by Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq).

Objectives

This gathering will:

1. Foster collaboration across different networks while advancing pan-Canadian initiatives
2. Share success stories, expertise, and best practices throughout the parks community and with allied partners
3. Celebrate and interweave different ways of knowing by working together with Indigenous and non-indigenous communities