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Temagami (Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater, Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Solace, Makobe-Grays River)

temagami

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

The “Temagami Cluster” consists of a network of five parks providing a number of interconnected canoe routes. The parks include:

Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park

  • Located in the heart of the Temagami region and centre of a 2400km interconnected canoeing network, thousands of years old
  • A spectacular wilderness park encompassing rugged topography, clear lakes and rushing rivers

Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park

  • The Makobe River is one of the wild whitewater rivers that flow from the headwaters contained in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park.

Obabika River Provincial Park

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the basics

drive from edmonton
33h · 2474 km
drive from calgary
33.5h · 2513 km
drive from vancouver
42.4h · 3178 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to temagami. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about temagami

how far is temagami from edmonton?
Temagami (Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater, Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Solace, Makobe-Grays River) is 2474 km from Edmonton — approximately a 33-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at temagami?
Yes. Temagami (Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater, Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Solace, Makobe-Grays River) is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at temagami?
Peak season at Temagami (Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater, Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Solace, Makobe-Grays River) aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of temagami.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from ontario parks + open sources

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