ALWAYS check Alerts and other information on the official website, as conditions and facility availability are subject to change.
NOTE: Either this is a backcountry camping and hiking park best enjoyed by experienced paddlers and adventurers or it may involve an exceptionally long drive. Accessing the park may be tricky. It is outside the scope of our website, and you should contact the park for information about activities and facilities.
Facebook and Website Links
Wabakimi official website
Wabakimi official Facebook
Friends of Wabakimi Facebook group
Friends of Wabakimi website
Information
Phone #: (807) 473-3031
Main entrance coordinates 50.590000, -89.550000. This is an approximation, as there is no main entrance to this park.
Address: c/o Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, 435 James Street S., Suite #221d, Thunder Bay, P7E 6S7
Opening seasons: January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
Travel, Directions & Distances
Directions:
Activities
Camping & Accommodation
Campsites: Backcountry camping. Around 500 sites are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Although you can not book sites, you will need a permit available 2 weeks in advance.
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Hiking, Biking & Paddling
Hiking
No easily accessible trails, this is very much a backcountry destination for experienced adventurers.
Paddling
Routes: This park has many paddling opportunities, but it is a wilderness location, and you should be an experienced wilderness traveler. Seek advice from local park staff and outfitters.
Rental:
Maps & Resources
The online Ontario Parks store has a useful map of this park.
Ontario Crown Land Use Policy Atlas: most Provincial Parks have excellent signage, maps, and marked trails. If you take up back-country adventures, then it’s not always clear. The Ontario Crown Land Use maps are an excellent resource. You might also want to join one or more of these groups on Facebook
Crown Land Camping Group
Crown Land Camping Ontario
Ontario Parks and Crown Land
Ontario Crown Land Campers
Sharing Ontario Crown Land Camping Spots
Local Facilities
Wabakimi Fishing & Canoeing Outfitters
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