Wabakimi Provincial Park

Wabakimi Provincial Park Wabakimi Provincial Park is located in Northwest Ontario and is home to the iconic Woodland Caribou.

Wabakimi Provincial Park is the setting for world-class canoeing, wildlife viewing, sport fishing, hunting, and an opportunity to get out into the remote wilderness of Northwest Ontario. The park is accessed from Armstrong, Ontario, and has numerous access points for canoe trips. The park can also be accessed by train with VIA Rail, and by plane through various outfitters. Wabakimi is the second l

argest provincial park in Ontario at 892 061 ha in size and has over 2,000 kilometres of lake and river routes, with some excellent whitewater paddling available. The park also has a long cultural history and the lands within and around the boundaries are traditional areas for several First Nation communities. Within the park are several fly-in backcountry lodges and resorts, which offer legendary fishing for walleye and northern pike. If you are planning a trip into Wabakimi please keep in mind that you need to obtain an 'Interior Campsite Permit', which you can obtain by calling or visiting the park office in Thunder Bay. Several outfitters also sell park permits and can offer help with planning a trip. Information in regards to fees can be found on the Ontario Parks website at www.ontarioparks.ca. If you require any information please call the Wabakimi Park Office at (807) 473 3031.

Due to the ongoing forest fire situation and local area evacuation orders, all canoe routes in Wabakimi remain closed un...
07/30/2026

Due to the ongoing forest fire situation and local area evacuation orders, all canoe routes in Wabakimi remain closed until August 21, 2026.

Date is subject to change based on local conditions.

🛶❤️🌲While Wabakimi remains closed because forest fire activity, those with a keen desire for backcountry paddling might ...
07/22/2026

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While Wabakimi remains closed because forest fire activity, those with a keen desire for backcountry paddling might want to check out one of Northwestern Ontario’s other great wilderness parks, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park!

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the forest fires across Northern Ontario this summer. While wildfire is a natural and essential part of the boreal forest ecosystem, its impacts on communities, families, and travel plans are significant.

At Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, we welcome anyone who may be changing their trip plans because of the fires in Quetico and Wabakimi Provincial Parks. If you're considering a visit, please check out our trip planning blog for the latest updates and resources:

https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/woodland-caribou-planner/

If you have specific questions or need help planning your trip, our office is happy to assist—just give us a call - 807-727-1329

Due to the ongoing forest fire situation and local area evacuation orders, all canoe routes and camping will continue to...
07/21/2026

Due to the ongoing forest fire situation and local area evacuation orders, all canoe routes and camping will continue to be closed in Wabakimi P.P. until August 7th, 2026. This date is subject to change based on local conditions.

As always, stay up to date by visiting ontarioparks.ca/alerts for closures, fire bans, and other park notices.

Stay safe and we hope to have you back soon!

View alerts and notices for provincial parks throughout the province.

We've closed the canoe routes in the following parks to align with the most recent Evacuation Order issued for the Armst...
07/20/2026

We've closed the canoe routes in the following parks to align with the most recent Evacuation Order issued for the Armstrong area:
- Kopka River PP
- Gull River PP
- Obonga-Ottertooth PP
- Whitesand PP
- Windigo Bay PP

To keep up to date on Wabakimi's and other park closures, visit OntarioParks.ca/alerts

Take care and stay safe out there!

Due to the extreme forest fire conditions in and around Wabakimi Provincial Park and the evacuation orders for our surro...
07/14/2026

Due to the extreme forest fire conditions in and around Wabakimi Provincial Park and the evacuation orders for our surrounding communities, we are closing the entire park until July 27th 2026. We will continue to assess the situation as it develops. Please stay safe!

07/14/2026

UPDATE: Up-to-date information will be posted at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDD2fNBzh/
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MISE À JOUR : D’autres mises à jour seront publiées dans l’article accessible via le lien suivant : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDD2fNBzh/

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EVACUATION UPDATE (July 14, 5:30 a.m. EDT): NWR OPP continues to advise the public of mandatory evacuation orders in the following areas due to ongoing forest fires:
đź”´ Armstrong
đź”´ Collins First Nation
đź”´ Cushing Lake
đź”´ Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and nearby communities
đź”´ Whitesand First Nation
If you are in these communities and need assistance evacuation, please call 9-1-1.

Residents in the following areas are encouraged to prepare for a possible evacuation due to the evolving wildfire situation:
🟡 Ignace
🟡 Crystal Lake
🟡 Highway 633 area
No evacuation order is currently in place for these areas, however, residents in some locations may have been directly advised by emergency personnel to evacuate as a precaution. Please continue to monitor for any updates.

In addition, the following road closures remain in place:
â›” Highway 11 - all lanes closed between Highway 633 and Highway 623 (east of Atikokan)
â›” Highway 599 - southbound closed between Highway 516 and Mishkeegogamang First Nation

NWR OPP is urging the public to say informed and plan ahead.
➡️ Stay up to date on current fire conditions in your area: https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
➡️ If you are evacuating, remember to pack essential items, such as medications, identification, passports, and important documents
➡️ Follow all evacuation orders, road closures, and instructions from emergency officials
➡️ Keep a safe distance from emergency crews and aircrafts so they can carry out their work effectively
➡️ In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-emergent police matters, please call 1-888-310-1122. ^pia

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MISE À JOUR SUR LES ÉVACUATIONS (14 juillet, 5 h 30 HAE) : La Police provinciale de l’Ontario de la région du Nord-Ouest (NWR OPP) continue d’informer la population des ordonnances d’évacuation obligatoires en vigueur dans les régions suivantes en raison des feux de forêt en cours :
đź”´ Armstrong
🔴 Première Nation de Collins
đź”´ Lac Cushing
🔴 Première Nation du Lac des Mille Lacs et collectivités avoisinantes
🔴 Première Nation de Whitesand
Si vous vous trouvez dans l’une de ces collectivités et avez besoin d’aide pour évacuer, veuillez composer le 9-1-1.

Les résidents des régions suivantes sont invités à se préparer à une éventuelle évacuation en raison de l’évolution de la situation liée aux feux de forêt :
🟡 Ignace
🟡 Crystal Lake
🟡 Région de l’autoroute 633
Aucun arrêté d’évacuation n’est actuellement en vigueur pour ces régions; toutefois, les résidents de certaines localités ont peut-être reçu directement des services d’urgence la consigne d’évacuer par mesure de précaution. Veuillez continuer à suivre les mises à jour.

De plus, les fermetures de routes suivantes sont toujours en vigueur :
⛔ Route 11 – toutes les voies sont fermées entre la route 633 et la route 623 (à l’est d’Atikokan)
⛔ Route 599 – direction sud fermée entre la route 516 et la Première Nation de Mishkeegogamang

La Police provinciale de l’Ontario (Police provinciale) de la région NWR exhorte la population à se tenir informée et à planifier à l’avance.
➡️ Tenez-vous au courant de la situation actuelle des feux dans votre région : https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
➡️ Si vous devez évacuer, n’oubliez pas d’emporter les articles essentiels, tels que les médicaments, vos pièces d’identité, vos passeports et vos documents importants
➡️ Respectez tous les ordres d’évacuation, les fermetures de route et les directives des responsables des urgences
➡️ Gardez une distance de sécurité par rapport aux équipes d’intervention et aux aéronefs afin qu’ils puissent mener à bien leur travail
➡️ En cas d’urgence, composez le 9-1-1. Pour les questions policières non urgentes, veuillez composer le 1-888-310-1122. ^pia

Canoe rangers Jake and Graham recently completed backcountry maintenance and inventory work in the Redhead to Little Car...
07/08/2026

Canoe rangers Jake and Graham recently completed backcountry maintenance and inventory work in the Redhead to Little Caribou area of Wabakimi. Water levels were reported to be at an 'average' level for this time of year and the insects were noted to be 'above average'...

The rangers will be on the Kopka River in the upcoming week doing scheduled route maintenance from Sparkling Lake to Kopka Lake.

Happy Paddles!

June 29th 2026.The DRY013 fire in Wabakimi which started May 31st is still active but has an updated status of 'being he...
06/29/2026

June 29th 2026.

The DRY013 fire in Wabakimi which started May 31st is still active but has an updated status of 'being held'. We are reopening several of the canoe route closures in the park but the Baldhead Access (Mile 37.4) and route to the north remains closed. Please be advised that the Forest Fire Danger Rating remains high to extreme in Wabakimi so please be careful with any open flame. For additional information on fire status and ratings in Ontario please refer to the Forest Fire Information Map.

https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM

Canoe rangers recently completed a 5 day trip on the Flindt River.  The crew focused on a 30km stretch of the river that...
06/16/2026

Canoe rangers recently completed a 5 day trip on the Flindt River. The crew focused on a 30km stretch of the river that was affected by fires in 2023. Be advised that this area continues to be a work in progress as snags fall and you may experience new deadfall when passing through. Over 50 trees were cleared during the trip and several campsite were restored. Water levels in this area remain above average for this time of year.

An update on 2026 fire (Dryden 13) near Baldhead, Redhead and Onamakawash Lakes - the fire is still listed as 'not under control' and fire crews continue to work to extinguish hot spots in the area. The routes in this area remain closed and the park will provide updates once things change.

June 4, 2026 Please note that as of June 4th 2026 Wabakimi Provincial Park has a CANOE ROUTE CLOSURE in effect due to fo...
06/04/2026

June 4, 2026

Please note that as of June 4th 2026 Wabakimi Provincial Park has a CANOE ROUTE CLOSURE in effect due to forest fires near Redhead and Baldhead Lakes along the CN Rail Line. ROUTE CLOSURES are now in effect for routes originating from the following access points (Mile 20.2, Mile 24.7, Mile 32.3, Mile 34.4, Mile 37.4, Mile 44.1 and Mile 44.3). Portage trails originating from these rail access points are also closed.

Daily updates on fire conditions can be found at: Forest Fire Info Map - https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html...
Please take a look at your maps and update your routes accordingly, further updates will be posted on the Ontario Parks alerts page http://www.ontarioparks.com/alerts Call the park at (807) 475-1634 for more information

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