"Environmentally Sensitive Area". Please be careful where you walk and try not to disturb the natural environment. For additional information please contact Tourism Saskatchewan.
Clearwater Provincial Park
GPS:	56d 54.01m N	108d 58.64m W	1658 feet
Location:	80 kms north of La Loche on #955.
Clearwater River was Saskatchewan's first wilderness park. Its location is far from highly populated areas, in tourism region "Northwest Saskatchewan Calling", allowing the park to remain natural and almost untouched. The expanse of area contained within the park is 224,035 hectares in all.
GPS: 56d 54.01m N, 108d 58.64m W, 1658 feet 06 July 96, 11:25 am, Fuji Velvia 50, F8 1/60s 69k QTVR preview 300x192
The park abounds with majestic rock canyons, large white spruce trees and an abundance of wildlife in a deep glacial valley.
The Clearwater has been designated a Canadian Heritage River due to its diversity of natural features and historical significance. The Clearwater was one of the key waterways in the early days of the fur trade. Today, it ranks among the country's most challenging canoe routes.
Early Canadian fur traders and explorers used Methye Portage, an overland link from the Churchill River to the Arctic. Today, whitewater rafting is one of the main attractions of the area.
Prehistoric Indian pictographs are found in a number of locations.
Access to the park is a bit trickier than the southern parks in the province, but well-worth the effort. North of La Loche, the park is road accessible at only one point, the Warner Rapids bridge, and access to the back country is limited to float planes.
The rugged landscape is breathtaking and the park is recommended to hardy backpackers and those seeking the true northern wilderness.
The Clearwater River is recommended only to experienced whitewater canoeists. On land, the quiet forest surroundings will be sure to soothe you.
Guided raft and canoe tours are available for the area. There are no camping fees in this wilderness area.
Enjoy the green scenery of the northern Saskatchewan forests -- keep an eye out for naturally decaying flora, berry bushes, forest mosses, and both hardwood and softwood tree species.
Be sure on your visit to enjoy the surroundings and remember that you are a guest of this magnificent historical and geologically significant area of our province.