'Polar Bear Provincial Park' is an isolated
wilderness park in the far north of
Ontario,
Canada. It lies on the western shore where
James Bay joins
Hudson Bay. The terrain is part of the Hudson Bay Lowlands and features unspoiled low-lying
tundra.
Administered by
Ontario Parks, Polar Bear is the largest park in Ontario at
23,552 square kilometres. It has no visitor facilities, is reachable only by air, and special permission is required before visiting it. Its primary purpose is the preservation of habitat for wildlife, especially the several hundred
polar bears that migrate through the area. Visitors should be experienced in travelling in remote wilderness areas and be well prepared for any eventuality.
Polar Bear Provincial Park has been designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the
Ramsar Convention since May 1987.
See also
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List of Ontario Parks
External links
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Polar Bear Provincial Park Official Website