The park contains representative features of ecoregions 2W and 2E as well as outstanding recreational opportunities including extensive whitewater sections and a scenic setting.

The park overlays the traditional territories of Neskantaga, Marten Falls, Eabametoong, Mishkeekogamang and Attawapiskat First Nations. Traditional activities on the land continue to be a central part of the lifestyle for residents of all these First Nations.

The park is 420 km long and is generally defined as 200 metres on either side of the lakes and rivers that make up the waterway..

Although the park has no facilities for visitors, it does provide opportunities for backcountry canoeing and camping. The park is accessible by float plane only. Wilderness and whitewater skills are required

Location: About 380 km north of Thunder Bay, 275 km north of Geraldton, 250 km northeast of Sioux Lookout and 60 km northeast of the town of Pickle Lake.

A portion of the park was first set aside as a Wild River Reserve in 1975. The park was regulated in 1989. The boundary was amended in 1996.

This waterway class park is protected by regulation under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.

All protected areas within the Far North of Ontario are subject to the provisions of the Far North Act 2010

Park management is without prejudice to any existing First Nation’s peoples with Treaty rights for this area. In addition, the consideration and awarding of new resource-based tourism proposals in the park will reflect Ontario government policies and practices that are intended to promote Aboriginal self-reliance and economic development.


The permitted uses associated with provincial parks are found in approved management direction, which are available on the Ontario Parks website.

Note: MNR will consider the Land Use Intent and Management Direction outlined in this policy report when reviewing applications for permitted activities that require licences, leases, permits, or other forms of approval. The review of individual applications involves the consideration of a variety of factors and requirements on a site-specific basis in addition to land use policy.