Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, Provincial park in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is a wilderness area in Northwestern Ontario made up of hundreds of lakes, rivers, and boreal forest. These waterways connect naturally, forming long canoe routes that run deep into the interior of the park.
The park was established in 1983 to protect the boreal wilderness of Northwestern Ontario. It was later recognized as part of a cross-border UNESCO World Heritage Site that also covers adjacent forests in the United States.
Rock paintings made by Ojibwe people appear on stone faces along the shorelines, painted in red ochre directly onto the rock. Many of these images sit close to the waterline, so paddlers can pass right beside them without leaving their canoe.
There are no roads leading into the park, so access is only possible by seaplane or canoe. Contacting a local outfitter before your trip is a good idea, as they can help with route planning and safety preparation.
Despite being one of Canada's largest protected wilderness areas, very few canoeists visit each year, and it is possible to paddle for days without crossing paths with another person. This level of solitude is rare even by the standards of Northern Ontario.
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