Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is a large wilderness provincial park in northwestern Ontario that protects boreal forest, wetlands and a network of lakes and rivers important for caribou habitat. It is a backcountry park focused on conservation and remote recreation.

The park is known for extensive canoe routes and long-distance paddling trips through largely undeveloped terrain. Visitors typically undertake multi-day canoe expeditions, carry food and gear for self-contained travel, and plan for limited services and few facilities. Fishing, wildlife viewing and solitude are principal reasons people visit.

The park was created to preserve boreal ecosystems and the range of woodland caribou and to maintain contiguous wilderness for traditional and recreational uses. Management emphasizes low-impact use and protection of habitat values.

Geographically the park sits in northwestern Ontario along the provincial border with Manitoba in a remote boreal landscape of lakes, bogs and mixed forest; the nearest sizable communities are many tens of kilometres away and access often requires long drives or air/boat travel.

• Access and travel: Access is commonly by canoe or small boat along established routes; routes can be remote and require wilderness navigation skills and self-sufficiency.
• Wildlife: The park protects boreal forest and freshwater lakes that provide habitat for woodland caribou and other boreal species, so wildlife sightings are a main draw for visitors.