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Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

woodland caribou

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

This wilderness park covers 486,258 hectares of northwestern Ontario next to the provincial border of Manitoba and lies about 30 kilometres from Red Lake. It is a paddler’s paradise with 5,190 lakes and 7,840 islands. Unlike most other Ontario Parks, there are no roads in the park. Flying or paddling are the only means of access providing great seclusion and has very little human interference. The park is made up of rocky-shored lakes, rushing and winding streams, roaring rapids and waterfalls, surrounded by a carpet of forest punctuated by open wetlands and rocky outcrops. The Park is included in Canada’s first mixed cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pimachiowin Aki. The heritage site blends both natural and cultural heritage value in addition to being an example of the i…

the basics

drive from edmonton
17.3h · 1296 km
drive from calgary
17.9h · 1342 km
drive from vancouver
26.8h · 2012 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 woodland caribou. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about woodland caribou

how far is woodland caribou from edmonton?
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is 1296 km from Edmonton — approximately a 17.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at woodland caribou?
Yes. Woodland Caribou Provincial Park 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 woodland caribou?
Peak season at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of woodland caribou.

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

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