Caribou River Provincial Park
| Caribou River Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Manitoba, Canada |
| Nearest town | Churchill, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 59.33°N 96.39°W |
| Area | 7,640 km2 (2,950 sq mi) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Governing body | Government of Manitoba |
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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Camping at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park". www.ontarioparks.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Caribou River Provincial Park". Protected Plant. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Boreal Shield Woodland Caribou, Wolves, and Black Bears – McLoughlin Lab". Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Caribou Wilderness". US Forest Service. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "How to Plan a Wilderness Canoe Trip in Woodland Caribou | Northern Ontario Travel". northernontario.travel. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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59°33′49″N 96°39′40″W / 59.56361°N 96.66111°W
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