Scattering Ashes in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide

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Canada offers various beautiful and meaningful locations where one can scatter cremated remains. The regulations for scattering ashes are generally similar across the provinces, requiring permission from landowners and authorities where applicable. Below is a list of popular and designated sites for scattering ashes in each province:

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Ontario

• Mississauga: Kiratpur Park, 7080 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L5S 1B7

• Pickering: End of McKay Road, designated scattering site on Lake Ontario

• Caledon: Forks of the Credit, 17760 McLaren Rd, Caledon, ON L7K 2H8

• Oakville: Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 3201 Upper Middle Rd. West

• Toronto: Various parks and waterways with permission from Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

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British Columbia

• Vancouver: Kitsilano Beach, Spanish Banks, and Pacific Spirit Regional Park

• Victoria: Beacon Hill Park and various coastal areas

• Whistler: Whistler Mountain and surrounding lakes

• Kelowna: Knox Mountain Park

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Alberta

• Calgary: Fish Creek Provincial Park and various locations along the Bow River

• Edmonton: River Valley Park System

• Banff: Banff National Park (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Jasper: Jasper National Park (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Quebec

• Montreal: Mount Royal Park and various locations along the St. Lawrence River

• Quebec City: Plains of Abraham and Montmorency Falls

• Gatineau: Gatineau Park

• Charlevoix: Parc national des Grands-Jardins

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Nova Scotia

• Halifax: Point Pleasant Park and along the Halifax waterfront

• Cape Breton: Cape Breton Highlands National Park

• Lunenburg: Coastal areas and historic sites

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New Brunswick

• Fredericton: Odell Park and along the St. John River

• Saint John: Rockwood Park

• Fundy National Park: Various scenic locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Prince Edward Island

• Charlottetown: Victoria Park

• Cavendish: Prince Edward Island National Park

• Summerside: Spinnaker’s Landing

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Newfoundland and Labrador

• St. John’s: Signal Hill and Cape Spear

• Gros Morne National Park: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Terra Nova National Park: Coastal and inland sites (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Manitoba

• Winnipeg: Assiniboine Park and along the Red River

• Riding Mountain National Park: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Whiteshell Provincial Park: Lakes and scenic spots

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Saskatchewan

• Saskatoon: Meewasin Valley and along the South Saskatchewan River

• Regina: Wascana Centre

• Prince Albert National Park: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Yukon

• Whitehorse: Miles Canyon and along the Yukon River

• Kluane National Park and Reserve: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Tombstone Territorial Park: Scenic and remote locations

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Northwest Territories

• Yellowknife: Along the shores of Great Slave Lake

• Nahanni National Park Reserve: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Wood Buffalo National Park: Remote and natural sites (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Nunavut

• Iqaluit: Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park

• Auyuittuq National Park: Various locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

• Quttinirpaaq National Park: Scenic and remote locations (with permission from Parks Canada)

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Before scattering ashes, it is important to check with local authorities or parks administration to ensure compliance with regulations and to obtain any necessary permissions.