The Red Chairs of Parks Canada

Canada has the views to give you picture-perfect scenes for the ultimate Instagram pic when trekking through our parks. And just how have they done this? Well, no filter needed with over 400 red Adirondack chairs placed in locations across the country (all made from 100% recycled plastic by the way). As they say “rest, relax, and discover the wonders Parks Canada has to offer.” 

It all started in 2011 when Gros Morne National Park team members decided to create a scavenger hunt of sorts, placing 18 sets of Adirondack chairs in lesser known areas of the park. The idea was that these scenically placed chairs invited guests to enjoy a less visited view and share it on social media. A contest was even run with the first people to find all 18 pairs winning a set of their own! 

Encouraging both enjoyment and social media presence of the parks cannot only encourage continued support and maintenance of nature, but awareness of the adventures available to everyone! Today, these red chairs can be found in over 100 Parks Canada locations! 

You can look up these locations on the Parks Canada website, but part of the adventure may be discovering these chairs by accident during your next hike. 

Either way, we’ve got a couple notable Alberta locations for you to peruse! Let us know if you’ve ever taken a rest in one of these chairs, and if you happen upon them tag us when you #ShareTheChair at @nobullrvs on Instagram!