Lands owned by the nation of Canada are called crown lands. Lands owned by the provinces¹⁾ are called provencial lands (including provencial parks).

Note: in Canada and the northern states in the U.S., boondocking may refer to cross-country snowmobiling.

Crown lands are free for Canadians to use at a given location for up to 21 days²⁾ in a calendar year³⁾, after which they must relocate at least 100 meters. Failure to relocate can result in a fine up to $10,000.⁴⁾,⁵⁾:

Crown lands are usable by foreigners, but the situation is murkier.