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Parks Canada administers: 171 national historic sites. 48 national parks. 5 national marine conservation areas. 1 national urban park. On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure ...
- Houston
- Galveston
- Corpus Christi
- South Padre Island
- Brownsville
- Mcallen
- San Antonio
Houston is a major metropolis, the largest city in Texas, with many attractions including the NASA Space Center, the Museum District, the Houston Zoo, the Historic District and the Theatre District. Although it’s not one of the biggest snowbird destination, it does get its fair share, with many snowbirds choosing to stay in nearby Galveston on the ...
Galveston is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, about an hour’s drive from Houston with lots of activities and things to see and do. The island offers miles of sandy beaches and a wide variety of accommodations – everything from deluxe hotels to efficiency apartments and condos. Galveston is famous for its seafood restaurants and a historic do...
Located on the South Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi has miles of beaches, tourist attractions, cultural activities, shopping and lots of dining options. The area has a warm, humid subtropical climate with very short, mild winters. Snowbirds will find affordable accommodations in the general area. Just to the east of Corpus Christi are Padre Islan...
South Padre Island is a small coastal community not far from the Mexican border that offers a wide variety of year-round activities for snowbirds. Discover dolphins and sea turtles, miles of soft sandy beaches, great fishing and boating and all manner of watersports here. Affordable accommodations are plentiful and range from resort hotels, condos ...
The Brownsville area is a beacon for snowbirds every winter. Brownsville offers a sub-tropical climate complete with palm trees and bougainvilleas at the southern tip of Texas. The area is perfect for exploring both natural and cultural activities, walking the fabulous Gulf beaches, and discovering the wildlife. Snowbirds can keep active playing go...
McAllen is not far from both Brownsville and South Padre Island and is a winter home to thousands of snowbirds. This Rio Grande city is home to the wonderful birding centre, Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Centre, featuring hundreds of different birds and butterflies. You’ll also find the National Butterfly Centre and the Museum of South Texas histor...
San Antonio is a major historic city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage and is within driving distance of many Gulf Coast destinations. Voted by Amazon.com as the #1 romantic city in the US, San Antonio is a wonderful place for snowbirds to visit or reside for the winter. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a m...
Parks Canada (French: Parcs Canada), [NB 1] is the agency of the Government of Canada which manages the country's 48 National Parks, three National Marine Conservation Areas, 172 National Historic Sites, one National Urban Park (Rouge National Urban Park), and one National Landmark (Pingo Canadian Landmark).
Sep 12, 2011 · A century later, Parks Canada administers a greatly expanded system of protected areas that spans the country and includes 42 national parks and park reserves, 167 national historic sites and 4 national marine conservation areas and marine parks.
Our role. We are guardians. ...of the national parks, the national historic sites and the national marine conservation areas of Canada. We are guides. ...to visitors from around the world, opening doors to places of discovery and learning, reflection and recreation. We are partners.
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May 1, 2023 · The appendix of the proceedings enumerated five state parks for Texas, all historical sites associated with the Texas Revolution, including Washington on the Brazos, Goliad, San Jacinto, Gonzalez, and King’s Park.
