Chiniguchi River Waterway Provincial Park

Chiniguchi River Waterway Provincial Park is a protected wilderness area in the Sudbury District covering roughly 9,400 hectares of interconnected water systems. The park contains multiple lakes including Wolf Lake, Matagamasi Lake, and Kukagami Lake that can be reached through linked waterways and portage routes.

This provincial park was designated in 2006 to protect the region's natural heritage. The area contains stands of red pine trees that are several centuries old, representing a longstanding forest ecosystem in northern Ontario.

The park maintains its natural state without facilities, preserving the traditional experience of backcountry canoeing through Ontario's northern wilderness.

Visitors should have advanced paddling and portaging skills to navigate the interconnected waterways and their challenging passages. The shorelines feature rocky terrain and require experience with wilderness navigation.

Wolf Lake Forest Reserve within this park contains one of the world's largest remaining stands of ancient red pine forest. This forest type has become increasingly rare elsewhere, making this location a critical refuge for this endangered woodland.

Location: Sudbury District

Location: Greater Sudbury

Inception: 2006

Website: http://ontarioparks.com/nonoperating/chiniguchiwaterway

GPS coordinates: 46.82237,-80.50144

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04