Wabakimi Trip Planning resources
For trip planning, information and maps, visit our Wabakimi Maps page. Camping Permits
Interior/backcountry camping permits are required for any person to occupy an interior (or backcountry) campsite within Wabakimi Provincial Park. These permits can be purchased online through Ontario Parks. Camping in areas surrounding Wabakimi Provincial Park are governed by Crown land camping regulations. Non-residents of Canada 18 years of age or older must purchase a Crown Land camping permit. Road Access
No roads lead directly into Wabakimi Provincial Park. Depending on the insertion and extraction points chosen, access or egress by road will involve paddling 1-3 days across Crown land to reach the park. Click here for factors to consider when using a road access. Train Access A growing number of paddlers begin or end their trip via train. Click here for details when chosing this option. Train tickets can be booked online at Via Rail. Reserve cargo space for your canoe by calling Via Rail at 1-888-842-7245. There is a limit of six canoes per train, so book your space early (a few months in advance). Floatplane Access To start or end your trip within the park, contact one of the local outfitters to inquire about floatplane services and pricing. Other Important Resources
Camping & Fishing in Ontario Ontario Parks Crown Land Camping Fishing Regulations Online Maps PaddlePlanner.com (WABAKIMI) MNRF Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Weather Information Environment Canada (Armstrong, ON) Forest Fire Information Ontario Forest Fire Map Paddling Forums Canadian Canoe Routes (myCCR) Paddling Blogs Ramblin Boy (aka True North) Blog |
Armstrong and Area/East Side of Wabakimi
The community of Armstrong / Whitesand First Nation is located 220 kms north of Thunder Bay/Hwy 17; taking 2 1/2 to 3 hours on Hwy 527.
Mattice Lake Outfitters - float plane services, lodging, road shuttle, maps, permits and fly-in outposts. Don & Annette Elliot. [email protected] (800) 411-0334 Wabakimi Canoe Outfitters and Ecolodge. B & B lodging, partial or full outfitting, trip planning, maps, permits, shuttles, floatplane services, and fly-in outposts. Bruce, Margaret & Michael Hyer [email protected] (807) 708-4080 Clement (Clem) Quenville - shuttles, parking, GPS rental & canoes. [email protected]. (807) 372-1346 (cell) Northern Outposts - shuttles, parking, cabin rentals, fly-in outpost. Ryan Brady [email protected] (807) 707-7345 (call or text). Savant Lake/West Side of Wabakimi Savant Lake /the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen is located along the Highway 599 wilderness corridor. At Ignace, take Highway 559 north for 129 kilometers (approx. 90 minutes).
807-584-2223 [email protected] They can assist with lodging, parking, shuttle services, fuel and food supplies to individuals visiting that area. Jonah Belmore - shuttles to multiple access points, parking [email protected] (email first before calling) 807-928-0055 (See Ramblin Boy's report) Rusty Myers Fly-In Outposts, 1-866-707-7637, [email protected] Contact for float plane, possible shuttle, lodging or other services. They have a base just south of Savant Lake. North Albany Fishing Lodge. Located just off Hwy 599. 225 kms north of Ignace. 613-848-0274, [email protected] You can enter Pashkokogan lake at this location or nearby. Overnight lodging and parking/shuttle services may be available. The Wabakimi area is the ancestral land of the Anishinaabe peoples, who have cared for these lands, waterways, and all its beings since time immemorial. It is a remote boreal forest wilderness with more than 6,500 kilometers (4,000 miles) of historically and culturally significant canoe routes. To safely experience and enjoy this vast wilderness, informed planning and preparation are required. We'd love to help you plan your next paddling adventure in Wabakimi. Contact us at [email protected]. |