Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is a large wilderness area in Northwestern Ontario made up of lakes, rivers, and forested land. A network of waterways connects different parts of the park, creating routes that paddlers can follow through the forest.

The park was created in 1983 to protect the wilderness and its ecosystems. It was later designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its importance for both nature and culture.

Rock paintings made by Ojibway people are visible on shores throughout the park, showing how deeply this land has been connected to Indigenous communities. Walking or paddling past these drawings helps you feel the continuous relationship between people and this place over time.

Getting into this wilderness requires either a seaplane or canoe since there are no road routes into the park. Local outfitters can help you plan and organize your trip safely.

Very few paddlers visit each year, making this one of Canada's most remote and quiet places. This solitude means you can spend days without seeing another person.

Operator: Ontario Parks

Website: https://ontarioparks.com/park/woodlandcaribou

GPS coordinates: 51.01639,-94.82959

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06