Caribou River Provincial Park should not be confused with Cariboo River Provincial Park.
| Caribou River Provincial Park | |
| Iucn Category: | Ib |
| Map: | Manitoba |
| Map Width: | 200 |
| Location: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Nearest Town: | Churchill, Manitoba |
| Coordinates: | 59.33°N 96.39°W |
| Area Km2: | 7640 |
| Established: | 1995 |
| Governing Body: | Government of Manitoba |
Caribou River Provincial Wilderness Park is a provincial park in extreme north-central Manitoba, Canada. It is the northernmost provincial park in Manitoba, and borders the southern Nunavut border. It is known for its remote backcountry camping experience.[1]
The park is 7640km2 in size, and was designated a provincial park by the Government of Manitoba in 1995.[2]
The park is considered to be a Class Ib protected area under the IUCN protected area management categories.[3] It protects an area of the Taiga Shield Ecozone (CEC), including boreal forest, rivers and lakes, and low-lying wetlands forming extensive peatlands (bogs and fens). The park has a fairly rolling terrain with many rocky outcrops. Glacial till has been shaped into a mosaic of ridges and eskers, sinuous, rounded ridges deposited by during glaciation.
The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, wolves, black bears, and migratory birds.[4] The park's remote location and vast wilderness provide excellent opportunities for backcountry hiking, canoeing, and fishing.[5] Visitors seeking solitude and adventure are drawn to the park's pristine natural landscapes and rugged terrain, offering an immersive experience in Manitoba’s northern wilderness.[6]