Canada's Parks Day 2012 will take place on Saturday, July 21. Mark your calendar now and check the events page, beginning in June, for activities in a park near you. Canada's Parks Day is an annual event where thousands of people participate 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.