Winisk River Waterway Provincial Park
| Winisk River Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
| IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest city | Peawanuck, Ontario |
| Area | 1,411 km2 (545 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Ontario Parks |
For most of the length of the Winisk River and its banks, from Winisk Lake to the Polar Bear Provincial Park, has been designated a provincial waterway park. It is a non-operating park, meaning no fees are charged and no visitor facilities or services are present. Visitors must be experienced in travelling through isolated wilderness and skilled in handling whitewater.
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