Originally Posted by autonomy

As someone who peruses the Canadian park system once in a while, I'm always confused by how much more of a 'luxury' or niche outdoor activity seems up there despite Canada having a massive reputation for its outdoor beauty. Here in the States we don't even think about it - conservation lands, bike trails, bodies of water all with easy access and amenities (parking lots, bathrooms, etc.). Take the Minuteman National Park here in Lexington, Mass. It's a NP yet totally free (no camping though) - multiple large lots to park in, facilities. Same activities cost money up in CA, and usually much more than here. Some of their bike trails have user fees... yeah, OK. Maybe it's just Quebec, I don't know.