Abitibi-De-Troyes Provincial Park, Provincial park in Cochrane District, Canada
Abitibi-De-Troyes Provincial Park is a large protected area in the Cochrane District featuring Lake Abitibi and sections of the Abitibi and Black rivers as its main water features. The park spans 4,340 hectares of wilderness with open water and forested shorelines.
The protected area was established in 1985 and now contains 14 archaeological sites along the Abitibi River and at Long Point. These sites document the long human presence in the region across many generations.
The area sits within Treaty 9 territory, where members of the Wahgoshig First Nation continue traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering practices. These activities shape how the landscape is used and reflect the community's ongoing relationship with the land.
The area can only be reached by water or plane since conventional road access does not exist, requiring careful planning before arrival. Visitors should be prepared for remote conditions and should organize their trip well in advance for activities like backcountry camping and paddling.
A 12-kilometer peninsula called Long Point holds the Lonely Tombstone, marking where a voyageur accidentally shot himself in 1865. The spot remains a quiet reminder of a dramatic episode in the region's past.
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