Some provincial camping parks and day-use parks, including beach parks and trails, opened for the season Friday.

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park will open for camping and day visitors, however the Eatonville day-use area will not open until June 22.

“Our province is home to many beautiful parks that provide Nova Scotians with an easy and affordable way to experience nature,” Natural Resources Minister Charlie Parker said in a news release. “I highly recommend getting out and spending quality time with family and friends at our provincial parks this season.”

In addition to camping and hiking opportunities the Nova Scotia Provincial Parks system offers a variety of nature-based events to campers and visitors. The events are listed in the park events guide. It features educational opportunities and outdoor adventures that are offered as a co-operative effort by government agencies, recreation associations, interested volunteers and community organizations.

Events taking place this weekend include Come Walk Our Park, a day of nature walks, wildlife displays, family events and children’s games at Mira River Provincial Park in Albert Bridge on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Park Events Guide is available at Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centres and at Nova Scotia Provincial Parks. Nova Scotians are also encouraged to pick up a copy of the Camper Guide 2012-2013 for information on camping and day-use parks. The Camper Guide is also available at Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centres and at Nova Scotia Provincial Parks.

For more information on parks opening and updates visit www.novascotiaparks.ca