AbstractNatural protected areas management holds a unique position within the field of resource and environment . Since the 1990s and with the increasing acceptance of the idea of sustainable development , China has made great progress in nature protection. However , despite the rapid increase in both number and area of natural protected areas , there still exist problems in their management . It is necessary to study and learn advanced managing experiences from other countries. This paper int roduces the planning of National Protected Areas in Canada , including system planning , management planning , resources management planning , service planning and action planning , as well as the relationship of many types of planning. Then brings forward what we gain edification and can use for reference ,so as to promote jointing with international conducts and make well natural protected areas management in China.