Caribou River Provincial Park

Caribou River Provincial Park is a protected area in northeastern Manitoba situated within a transition zone where boreal forest gradually shifts toward tundra landscape. The park centers on an extensive river system that winds through the region, creating a complex network of waterways and wetlands.

The park was established in 1995 to protect the winter habitat of the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd, one of North America's largest wild deer populations. This designation became necessary due to the critical role this region plays during the animals' seasonal migration cycle.

The park maintains the natural heritage of Manitoba's subarctic region through strict preservation of its untouched wilderness state.

Access is only possible by aircraft or through extended canoe expeditions, as no road connections reach the park. Visitors should prepare for remote wilderness conditions and plan for multi-day trips into undeveloped territory.

The ground contains ancient glacial formations including eskers and beach ridges that formed after the last ice age. These geological features are visible in various locations and reveal the frozen history beneath the current landscape.