Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park is a vast wilderness park in the Temagami region of Northeastern Ontario.
Location: Temagami Region, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
Renowned for its rugged landscapes, pristine lakes, rushing rivers, waterfalls, and ancient forests. The park is home to Ishpatina Ridge, the highest point in Ontario, and offers some of the province's finest backcountry canoeing and hiking experiences.
Best Features:
- Ishpatina Ridge, the highest natural point in Ontario
- Extensive backcountry canoe routes and portage networks
- Old-growth white and red pine forests
- Spectacular waterfalls, lakes, and wilderness scenery
Why It's Popular:
The park is highly regarded among paddlers, hikers, campers, and wilderness enthusiasts for its remote beauty, challenging adventures, and access to some of Ontario's most iconic backcountry landscapes. It is considered one of the premier wilderness destinations in Northern Ontario.
Canoeing, Backcountry Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Photography, Portaging
Backcountry Campsites, Access Points, Portage Routes, Interior Toilets, Canoe Routes, Wilderness Camping Areas
Remote Wilderness Adventure, Backcountry Exploration, Mountain Hiking, Canoe Expeditions, Nature Immersion, Scenic Discovery
