Little Abitibi Provincial Park

Little Abitibi Provincial Park is a conservation area in Cochrane District with a landscape shaped by many small lakes and river systems. The Little Abitibi River connects these water bodies, creating a network that defines the park's character.

The area was established as a protected park in 1985 and contains geological formations shaped by glacial activity thousands of years ago. These features including moraines and ancient clay deposits reveal how ice shaped the landscape.

The land shows traces of Cree and Ojibway settlement, and a former Hudson's Bay Company trading post reflects the region's historical connection to the outside world. These remnants help visitors understand how people sustained themselves in this remote area.

Visitors can reach the park by Highway 652, private forest roads, or by water through the lake and river systems. Plan ahead by checking maps and assessing the routes based on seasonal conditions and weather before visiting.

The park contains a waterfall that drops 26 meters between the lakes, creating a rare natural feature in this landscape. Ancient red pines around 300 years old also grow here, representing some of the oldest trees in the region.