| Mattawa River Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
| IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest city | North Bay Mattawa |
| Area | 32.57 km² |
| Established | 1970 |
| Governing body | Ontario Parks |
In 1970, a section of the Mattawa River from the eastern end of Trout Lake to the western boundary of Samuel de Champlain Park was protected. This 33 kilometres (21 mi) long and 122 metres (400 ft) wide ribbon of land on both sides of the river was designated as Ontario's first "waterway" park. It is a non-operating park, meaning there are no visitor facilities and services. There are some backcountry campsites provided and the portage trails are marked with signs and historic plaques. However most are in various stages of neglect.
There are plans to increase the park by 108.8 square kilometres (42.0 sq mi) of Crown Land along both shores, and extending it on the eastern side of Samuel de Champlain Park towards the town of Mattawa. It will include Rice Bay Delta marsh communities, silver maple swamp forests, and the Talon Lake Forest.
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