Caribou River Provincial Park

Not to be confused with Cariboo River Provincial Park.
Caribou River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Caribou River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Caribou River Provincial Park
LocationManitoba, Canada
Nearest townChurchill, Manitoba
Coordinates59.33°N 96.39°W
Area7,640 km2 (2,950 sq mi)
Established1995
Governing bodyGovernment of Manitoba
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Caribou River Provincial Park

Caribou River Provincial Wilderness Park is a provincial park in extreme north-central Manitoba, Canada. It is the northernmost provincial park in Manitoba, and borders the southern Nunavut border. It is known for its remote backcountry camping experience.[1]

The park is 7,640 square kilometres (2,950 sq mi) in size,[2] and was designated a provincial park by the Government of Manitoba in 1995.[2]

The park is considered to be a Class Ib protected area under the IUCN protected area management categories.[3] It protects an area of the Taiga Shield Ecozone (CEC), including boreal forest, rivers and lakes, and low-lying wetlands forming extensive peatlands (bogs and fens). The park has a fairly rolling terrain with many rocky outcrops. Glacial till has been shaped into a mosaic of ridges and eskers, sinuous, rounded ridges deposited by during glaciation.

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, wolves, black bears, and migratory birds.[4] The park's remote location and vast wilderness provide excellent opportunities for backcountry hiking, canoeing, and fishing.[5] Visitors seeking solitude and adventure are drawn to the park's pristine natural landscapes and rugged terrain, offering an immersive experience in Manitoba’s northern wilderness.[6]

  1. ^ "Camping at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park". www.ontarioparks.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  2. ^ a b A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Park (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 1997. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Caribou River Provincial Park". Protected Plant. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Saskatchewan Boreal Shield Woodland Caribou, Wolves, and Black Bears – McLoughlin Lab". Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  5. ^ "Caribou Wilderness". US Forest Service. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "How to Plan a Wilderness Canoe Trip in Woodland Caribou | Northern Ontario Travel". northernontario.travel. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2024-09-26.