Chapleau Crown Game Preserve

The Chapleau Crown Game Preserve is a protected wilderness area in Northern Ontario containing forests, lakes, and river systems spread across a large expanse of land. The territory is bounded by railway lines and divided into distinct sections with varying landscapes and ecosystems.

The preserve was established in 1925 through government order to prevent overhunting and resource depletion in the region. This early conservation effort aimed to protect wildlife populations across Northern Ontario.

The land was home to Ojibway and Cree peoples, who left their marks through rock art and hunting traditions that shaped how they lived here. These sites remain visible reminders of how Indigenous communities connected with this wilderness.

The southeastern areas can be reached through forest roads from the town of Chapleau, while western sections are accessed via a passenger train service operated by Algoma Central Railway. Both routes require advance planning due to limited service frequency.

The territory contains several remote inland lakes such as Wabatongushi and Missinaibi, which are connected by natural waterway networks. These lake systems support remarkably diverse wildlife populations across the preserve.