The park was created in 1989 and expanded in 2002 to 205 square kilometres (79 sq mi). Highlights of the park include island-dotted lakes, meandering rivers, bedrock uplands and expansive wetlands, as well as a number of historic settlements and indigenous archaeological sites dating back 6000 years. It provides trails through the pristine Obabika Old-Growth Forest, providing nature exploration and wildlife viewing opportunities.[2][3]
Permitted activities include canoe camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and boating (albeit with restrictions). The canoe routes through the park are part of Temagami's 2,400 kilometres (1,500 mi) long network of portages and waterways. Many of these portages are traditional indigenous routes called "nastawgan", which link this park with adjacent parks, conservation reserves, and Crown land.[2][4]
The park can be divided into 4 areas, consisting of both wilderness (limited or no development) and natural environment (some development allowed to support the park's mission) zones:
Obabika River Natural Environment Zone: This 1,080-hectare (2,700-acre) area encompasses the Obabika River itself, from Little Fry Lake bog to its confluence with the Sturgeon River. This section is 18 kilometres (11 mi) long and includes a 200-metre-wide (660 ft) setback from high waterline on both river banks.[5]
Obabika Lake North Natural Environment Zone: This area encompasses 411 hectares (1,020 acres) of water only in the northern end of Obabika Lake that fall within the park boundary.[5]
Lady Evelyn Peninsula Natural Environment Zone: This is a 13,784-hectare (34,060-acre) roadless area that includes a large peninsula surrounded by a series of lakes such as Lady Evelyn to the north and east, Sucker Gut and Willow Island to the west, and Diamond Lake to the south. It also protects the islands and eastern shore of the southern part of Lady Evelyn Lake.[5]
Chees-Kong-Abikong Wilderness Zone: This 4,880-hectare (12,100-acre) zone embodies the so-called "essence of Temagami", because it includes important natural and cultural features. This zone protects 2,400 hectares (5,900 acres) of original old-growth red and white pine-dominated forest, which is the largest old-growth eastern white pine forest in the world.[6] The area includes extensive cliff and talus slope vegetation, cold springs, and bogs near Cliff Lake. This lake and its cliffs are known as Chees-kong-Abikong in Ojibwe (meaning "the place of the huge rock") and are spiritually significant to Temagami's First Nation communities. Other natural features include Wakimika Lake and River to the west, as well as an extensive open low shrub bog near Little Fry Lake. Regionally significant plant species in this zone include dwarf mistletoe, Virgin's-bower, roundleaved orchid, smooth blackberry, water dock, marsh fern, and painted trillium.[5]
It is an operational park requiring permits for camping. Facilities included 65 backcountry campsites.[2] Services provided are portage, campsite, and trail maintenance.[5]
Regional contextedit
The park is part of a network of provincial parks and conservation reserves in the Temagami area. It forms a natural corridor between the adjacent Sturgeon River and Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Parks. If established, it will also link to the proposed Lake Temagami Provincial Park.[5] Furthermore, it borders on Bob Lake Conservation Reserve, which protects some old growth pine forests and provides an alternate canoe route between Lake Temagami, Diamond, and Obabika Lakes.[7] Other adjacent conservation reserves are East Lady Evelyn Lake Conservation Reserve (protecting the northern part of Lady Evelyn Lake),[8] Sugar Lake Conservation Reserve (a large roadless area between the upper and lower basin of Lady Evelyn Lake),[9] and Jim Edwards Lake Conservation Reserve (includes the headwaters for the Lady Evelyn River watershed and old-growth pine stands).[10]
^ abcd"Obabika River". www.ontarioparks.com. Ontario Parks. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^ ab"Policy Report P1918: OBABIKA RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (WATERWAY CLASS)". Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^Wilson, Hap (1988). Temagami canoe routes (Rev. and updated ed.). Merrickville, Ontario: The Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association. ISBN0969325819.
^ abcdef"Temagami Area Park Management Plan" (PDF). Ontario.ca. Ontario Parks. 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
^Quinby, Peter (1993). "Old-growth eastern white pine forest: An endangered ecosystem" (PDF). Ancient Forest Exploration & Research. Ancient Forest Exploration & Research. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
^"Policy Report CR44: BOB LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE". Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
^"Policy Report CR32: EAST LADY EVELYN LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE". Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
^"Policy Report CR33: SUGAR LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE". Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
^"Policy Report CR52: JIM EDWARDS LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE". Crown Land Use Policy Atlas. Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
External linksedit
Official website
December 18, 2023
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The Obabika River Provincial Park is a provincial park in Ontario Canada straddling across the boundaries of the Sudbury Nipissing and Timiskaming Districts 1 While it is named after and includes the Obabika River the bulk of the park extends north of Obabika Lake to the eastern boundary of Lady Evelyn Smoothwater Provincial Park 3 Obabika River Provincial ParkIUCN category II national park LocationOntario CanadaNearest townTemagamiCoordinates47 12 58 N 80 16 54 W 47 2161 N 80 2817 W 47 2161 80 2817 1 Area20 520 ha 79 2 sq mi 2 DesignationWaterwayEstablished1989Named forObabika RiverGoverning bodyOntario Parkswww wbr ontarioparks wbr com wbr park wbr obabikariverThe park was created in 1989 and expanded in 2002 to 205 square kilometres 79 sq mi Highlights of the park include island dotted lakes meandering rivers bedrock uplands and expansive wetlands as well as a number of historic settlements and indigenous archaeological sites dating back 6000 years It provides trails through the pristine Obabika Old Growth Forest providing nature exploration and wildlife viewing opportunities 2 3 Permitted activities include canoe camping fishing hiking hunting and boating albeit with restrictions The canoe routes through the park are part of Temagami s 2 400 kilometres 1 500 mi long network of portages and waterways Many of these portages are traditional indigenous routes called nastawgan which link this park with adjacent parks conservation reserves and Crown land 2 4 Contents 1 Description 2 Regional context 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDescription editThe park can be divided into 4 areas consisting of both wilderness limited or no development and natural environment some development allowed to support the park s mission zones Obabika River Natural Environment Zone This 1 080 hectare 2 700 acre area encompasses the Obabika River itself from Little Fry Lake bog to its confluence with the Sturgeon River This section is 18 kilometres 11 mi long and includes a 200 metre wide 660 ft setback from high waterline on both river banks 5 Obabika Lake North Natural Environment Zone This area encompasses 411 hectares 1 020 acres of water only in the northern end of Obabika Lake that fall within the park boundary 5 Lady Evelyn Peninsula Natural Environment Zone This is a 13 784 hectare 34 060 acre roadless area that includes a large peninsula surrounded by a series of lakes such as Lady Evelyn to the north and east Sucker Gut and Willow Island to the west and Diamond Lake to the south It also protects the islands and eastern shore of the southern part of Lady Evelyn Lake 5 Chees Kong Abikong Wilderness Zone This 4 880 hectare 12 100 acre zone embodies the so called essence of Temagami because it includes important natural and cultural features This zone protects 2 400 hectares 5 900 acres of original old growth red and white pine dominated forest which is the largest old growth eastern white pine forest in the world 6 The area includes extensive cliff and talus slope vegetation cold springs and bogs near Cliff Lake This lake and its cliffs are known as Chees kong Abikong in Ojibwe meaning the place of the huge rock and are spiritually significant to Temagami s First Nation communities Other natural features include Wakimika Lake and River to the west as well as an extensive open low shrub bog near Little Fry Lake Regionally significant plant species in this zone include dwarf mistletoe Virgin s bower roundleaved orchid smooth blackberry water dock marsh fern and painted trillium 5 It is an operational park requiring permits for camping Facilities included 65 backcountry campsites 2 Services provided are portage campsite and trail maintenance 5 Regional context editThe park is part of a network of provincial parks and conservation reserves in the Temagami area It forms a natural corridor between the adjacent Sturgeon River and Lady Evelyn Smoothwater Provincial Parks If established it will also link to the proposed Lake Temagami Provincial Park 5 Furthermore it borders on Bob Lake Conservation Reserve which protects some old growth pine forests and provides an alternate canoe route between Lake Temagami Diamond and Obabika Lakes 7 Other adjacent conservation reserves are East Lady Evelyn Lake Conservation Reserve protecting the northern part of Lady Evelyn Lake 8 Sugar Lake Conservation Reserve a large roadless area between the upper and lower basin of Lady Evelyn Lake 9 and Jim Edwards Lake Conservation Reserve includes the headwaters for the Lady Evelyn River watershed and old growth pine stands 10 See also editList of protected areas of OntarioReferences edit a b Obabika River Provincial Park Geographical Names Data Base Natural Resources Canada Retrieved 9 May 2022 a b c d Obabika River www ontarioparks com Ontario Parks Retrieved 9 May 2022 a b Policy Report P1918 OBABIKA RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK WATERWAY CLASS Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario 1 December 2012 Retrieved 9 May 2022 Wilson Hap 1988 Temagami canoe routes Rev and updated ed Merrickville Ontario The Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association ISBN 0969325819 a b c d e f Temagami Area Park Management Plan PDF Ontario ca Ontario Parks 2007 Retrieved 9 May 2022 Quinby Peter 1993 Old growth eastern white pine forest An endangered ecosystem PDF Ancient Forest Exploration amp Research Ancient Forest Exploration amp Research Retrieved 11 May 2022 Policy Report CR44 BOB LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario 1 December 2012 Retrieved 10 May 2022 Policy Report CR32 EAST LADY EVELYN LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario 1 December 2012 Retrieved 10 May 2022 Policy Report CR33 SUGAR LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario 1 December 2012 Retrieved 10 May 2022 Policy Report CR52 JIM EDWARDS LAKE CONSERVATION RESERVE Crown Land Use Policy Atlas Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario 1 December 2012 Retrieved 10 May 2022 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Obabika River Provincial Park amp oldid 1088265234, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
