Escape to the Backcountry
Ontario Parks offers incredible wilderness experiences in the Northwest.
Looking for adventure? Ontario Parks offer unparalleled backcountry opportunities for paddling, hiking and camping amidst scenic beauty and remarkable wilderness landscapes.
Northwestern Ontario's three largest wilderness parks (Quetico, Wabakimi and Woodland Caribou), collectively offer over 5,000 km of canoe routes over 18,000 square kilometres. Each park is special and offers different backcountry experiences.

Ontario Parks has 7,000 backcountry campsites accessible only by canoe or on foot. Backcountry campsites are basic, typically a pit privy, a few tent sites and a fire ring The paddling and hiking are second to none. Trip planning is essential. Get tips here.
Recommended Articles
Belay On!
Ontario ice climbing tours, courses and clinics.
Like Geocaching?
Parks Canada has program for you
Want to see the northern lights?
Come to Gordon's Park Dark Sky Reserve
GETAWAY: "Kraft Dinner No More"- A Lodge-based Canoe Adventure On The French River
Fall Animal Viewing in Ontario
Find out where to see these majestic creatures.
Muskoka Outdoor Adventures
Your ultimate guide for things to do year-round.
Happy Tails
9 best skijoring parks and trails for dog lovers.
Summer Fun Ideas
8 new things to add to your Ontario bucket list.
be inspired on the algoma grand drive
James shares his top 7 Group of Seven moments
Feelin' the Vibe
Cycle touring on Manitoulin Island
Best overnight hikes
5 Weekend Adventures To Satisfy Your Soles
Connected by canoeing
A father-daughter adventure
10 Mind-Blowing Images of Ontario
Pick your favourite & go there.
Face Your Fear
If The Planet D can do it, you can too.
Tom Thomson Self-Guided Tour
Visit these places in Algonquin Park to learn more about the famed painter.
Skills Video: How to roll a sea kayak
Learn how to nail this recovery technique.
Can it all fit?
Learn how to pack & paddle your kayak.
Put the WOW in your winter images
Learn how
Hiking with Kids?
Get tips to avoid tedium
Could you do this?
Watch this video



