Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park is a nature reserve and provincial park in Canada covering approximately 33,500 hectares with diverse landscapes including rock barrens, wetlands, lakes, cliffs, and rolling hills. The varied terrain creates a complex mosaic of habitats shaped by geological features and natural water systems.

The area underwent major transformations through logging operations and forest fires during the 19th and 20th centuries, which led to its former name The Burnt Lands. It was designated as a provincial park in 2002 to protect the recovering landscape and allow natural processes to continue unmanaged.

The park serves as a place where visitors encounter authentic wilderness without human development or infrastructure. This untouched setting fosters a sense of connection to the natural environment and encourages self-reliant exploration.

Visitors should have advanced navigation skills and carry proper equipment since the park has no maintained facilities or services. Cellular coverage is limited throughout the area, so planning ahead and bringing necessary supplies is essential.

The park contains over 100 different habitat types in a relatively compact area, which reflects its ecological complexity. This diversity supports numerous amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal species living within the same landscape.

Location: Kawartha Lakes

Location: Haliburton County

Location: Muskoka District Municipality

Inception: 2002

Operator: Ontario Parks

Website: https://ontarioparks.com/park/queenelizabeth2wildlands

GPS coordinates: 44.83330,-78.93330

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42