Getting into Wabakimi
Ontario Parks publishes no access point positions for Wabakimi. Canoe entry points start from the towns of Armstrong and Savant Lake.
| Access point | Details |
|---|---|
| Little Caribou Lake (not on the map) | Caribou Lake Road from Armstrong |
Not on the map: Little Caribou Lake (no position published). Source: Ontario Parks
Before you go
- Ontario Parks counts 1,500 km of paddling routes and about 500 backcountry campsites, none of them marked. (Ontario Parks)
- There are no reservations: every campsite is first come, first served. Buy your permit online up to two weeks before arrival. (Ontario Parks)
- Armstrong and Savant Lake are the closest VIA Rail stations. Ask for drop-off and pick-up points at least 48 hours ahead, and expect a charge for each canoe. (Ontario Parks)
- Portages are not signed. An entrance may be marked only by a blaze on a tree near the shore. (Ontario Parks)
Wabakimi canoe routes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Wabakimi map show?
The park boundary, the 1,059 km of canoe routes Ontario's trail network maps in the park, and the 2 river routes CanoeMap has drawn. Zoom in for rapids and falls from surveyed sources.
How do you get to Wabakimi?
By VIA Rail to Armstrong or Savant Lake, by floatplane from either town, or by canoe from roads near them. Little Caribou Lake is reached by Caribou Lake Road from Armstrong.
Can I navigate with this map?
No. It is for planning. Conditions change with water level and season; verify locally before you paddle.
Where this map comes from
- Canoe routes: Ontario Trail Network, Land Information Ontario. Open Government Licence - Ontario.
- Park boundary: Land Information Ontario, Provincial Park Regulated. Open Government Licence - Ontario.
- Access points: Ontario Parks. Positions as published.
- Rapids, falls, portages and campsites: CanVec and the Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Open Government Licence - Canada.
Conditions change with water level and season. Positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use