Enhancing collaboration leadership engagement across the parks sector
CPC helps parks go farther and faster—together.
By convening and connecting, we help parks meet shared challenges and amplify our collective impact for the benefit of parks nationwide.
Our ideas in action
Awards of Excellence
A prestigious award program to recognize and encourage extraordinary achievement, innovation, organizational leadership and the advancement of parks.
Leadership Programs
Impactful programs that cultivate essential leadership skills by tackling real-world challenges in parks.
PEER+ Network
Ambitious working groups and communities of practice are where innovation and leadership thrive.
Toolbox & Portal
A curated collection of tools & resources; including a portal for park agency leaders and practitioners to connect and collaborate.
Values that lead us
The Canadian Parks Council (CPC) exists to connect and coordinate action among Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial park agencies. Since 1962, park agency leaders have served the CPC as board members to convene and advance collective action for the purpose of making each park agency more effective at achieving their respective goals.
Our work is guided by:
Connection
Enabling stronger partnerships across parks agencies through practical forums, meetings, and gatherings.
Collaboration
Advancing cross-jurisdictional collaboration at every level of the parks community.
Peer Learning
Creating more opportunities for parks staff to explore share challenges, learn from each other, and co-develop solutions.
Respect
Creating space for and honoring a wide range of viewpoints, ways of knowing, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Innovation
Uplifting curiosity and supporting creative solutions.
Transparency
Openness with assumptions, plans, decisions, actions and results.
Evidence-based Decisions
Honouring different knowledge systems.
Inclusiveness
Active outreach and engagement to grow the voice of parks in Canada.
Become a CPC Member
Membership is open to all provincial, territorial and national park agency employees
A CPC membership unlocks endless opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow park professionals across jurisdictions. By joining, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the parks community, enhancing knowledge sharing, and elevating best practices for a sustainable future.
