Clearwater River Provincial Park

Clearwater River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Clearwater River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Clearwater River Provincial Park
Map of Saskatchewan, Canada
Map showing the location of Clearwater River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Clearwater River Provincial Park
Clearwater River Provincial Park (Canada)
LocationSaskatchewan, Canda
Nearest cityLa Loche, Saskatchewan, Fort Mcmurray, Alberta
Coordinates56°53′54″N 108°58′50″W / 56.89833°N 108.98056°W / 56.89833; -108.98056
Area2,240.35 km2 (865.00 sq mi)
Established1986
Governing bodySaskatchewan Parks
Sign at Clearwater River Provincial Park in the Clearwater River Dene Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sign at Clearwater River Provincial Park at the Highway 955

Clearwater River Provincial Park is a Canadian wilderness park in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan. The park begins at the south end of Lloyd Lake[1] on the Clearwater River[2] and includes territory on both sides of the river until it reaches the Alberta border.[3]

The park includes the historic Methye Portage (Portage La Loche).[4] The Methye Portage was designated a National Historic Site in 1933[5] and the Clearwater River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986 due to their historical importance in Canada.[6]

The Clearwater River offers experienced canoeists Class 2 to Class 4 rapids.[7][8]

Park access

The park can be reached from La Loche by crossing to the northernmost end of Lac La Loche by boat. A stone cairn is located near the south end of the Portage.

About 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of La Loche on Highway 955 a bridge crosses the Clearwater River near Warner Rapids. The road is paved from La Loche to the Clearwater River Dene Nation turn-off (about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)) then continues as a gravel road. On the north-east side of the bridge are 17 wilderness camp sites. There are no facilities in the park.

See also

References

  1. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Lloyd Lake". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  2. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Clearwater River". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  3. ^ "Provincial Parks". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Clearwater River)". Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Parks Canada (Methye Portage National Historic Event)". Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Canadian Heritage Rivers". Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Clearwater River Provincial Park". Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  8. ^ "Canoe Saskatchewan (Canoe Trip 40)". Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012.