Tag: Wabakimi
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5 tips for planning your Wabakimi Provincial Park paddling adventure
Today’s post comes from Evan McCaul, assistant superintendent at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Welcome all new and returning visitors to Wabakimi! Located a three hour drive north of Thunder Bay, Wabakimi is a huge sweep of the Canadian Shield, encompassing over 1,500 km of canoe routes. This park is a hub for exciting paddling experiences and…
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Late summer/early fall paddling trips in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Sofi Czich, a Canoe Resource Technician at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Planning a paddling trip during late summer/early fall in Wabakimi will stimulate your senses. Wabakimi Provincial Park is a wild and raw beauty that will provide an unforgettable experience! There are a few things to look forward during your paddling trip…
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A canoe journey to each point of the compass
In today’s post, Conor Mihell captures the timelessness of Wabakimi Provincial Park. The rumble of car tires on gravel slowly fading into the distance is the glorious sound of freedom after many long hours on the road. Silence descends, and suddenly my wife Kim and I are alone and faced with the task of loading…
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Protected: Smile, you’re on critter cam at Wabakimi Provincial Park
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
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20 years of Wabakimi canoe rangers
Today’s post comes from Alex Campbell, a summer student at Wabakimi Provincial Park Wabakimi Provincial Park — a two and a half-hour drive north of Thunder Bay — spans an area larger than Prince Edward Island. This extensive wilderness area encompasses over 1,500 km worth of prime canoe routes, with portages varying in length from 20 to…
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Top 10 reasons to paddle the Northwest Wilderness Quest
Today’s post comes from Barb Rees, Natural Heritage Education/Marketing Specialist with Ontario Parks. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to paddle and camp for a minimum of three consecutive nights in each of Quetico, Wabakimi and Woodland Caribou Provincial Parks by October 15, 2019. Why? Read on. We list the top ten…
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What’s in a name? A historical look at six northwestern park names
Ever wonder how your favourite park got its name?
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Top 3 paddling destinations in Ontario’s Sunset Country
Ever paddled through the hush of the boreal forest at dawn? Watched the sun rise over a network of Canadian Shield lakes? Whether you prefer canoe, kayak or SUP, Sunset Country is a paddler’s paradise.