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Wabakimi Provincial Park
Ontario, Canada
Vast, lightly traveled boreal canoe country north of Lake Superior. Real remote wilderness.
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Yukon River corridor
Yukon Territory & Alaska
Multi-week paddle expeditions through history and true wilderness.
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| Spec | Wabakimi Provincial Park | Yukon River corridor |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Northwestern Ontario, Canada | Yukon Territory, Canada |
| Area | 8,920 sq km (3,444 sq mi) | — |
| Primary Activity | Canoe Tripping | Canoeing / Kayaking |
| Terrain | Boreal forest, Canadian Shield, lakes & rivers | — |
| Access | Fly-in, remote road, rail | — |
| Human Density | Extremely Low | — |
| Distance (Whitehorse-Dawson) | — | Approx. 740 km (460 miles) |
| Typical Duration | — | 10-20 days |
| Best Season | — | June - September |
| Hazards | — | Bears, swift current, wind, cold water |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Wabakimi Provincial Park
- Unparalleled remote wilderness experience and solitude
- Extensive canoe routes for multi-week expeditions
- Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, including caribou
- Pristine, untouched boreal forest and clear waters
- True challenge for experienced paddlers and navigators
- Extremely remote, difficult and costly access
- Demanding navigation and portaging, often unmarked
- High insect populations during summer months
- Unpredictable weather and cold water temperatures
- Requires advanced outdoor skills and self-reliance
Yukon River corridor
- Deep immersion in untouched wilderness
- Rich historical and cultural experience
- Significant sense of accomplishment
- Opportunity for extended self-supported travel
- Excellent wildlife viewing potential
- Requires significant paddling experience
- Logistically challenging for extended trips
- Unpredictable weather and cold water
- Mosquitoes and black flies can be intense
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