Bakers Narrows Provincial Park
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Bakers Narrows Provincial Park Campground Tips 145 hectares of Precambrian Boreal forest • Be Wildlife Smart. Do not feed any wildlife, including birds or squirrels. You are in black bear country - secure all attractants such as food, cooking equipment and trash in a locked vehicle. Do not store food or attractants in your tent. • Practice Leave No Trace. Pack out all gear and trash to keep the campsites clean for others. • Keep dogs on leash and clean up after your pet. • Learn to recognize and avoid poisonous plants such as poison ivy. • Open fires are prohibited. Located just south of Flin Flon, Bakers from early inhabitants to modern Use portable stoves or fire Narrows Provincial Park consists of 145 industry. Driving east from the park will pits provided. hectares of Precambrian boreal forest. An lead you to nearby Grass River Provincial angler’s retreat, the park is hidden in the Park. While you are there,hike the Karst • Don’t Move Firewood - vast mixed forest of coniferous and Spring self-guiding trail. Moving firewood can deciduous trees of the Canadian Shield. spread harmful invasive Bakers Narrows campground provides species and destroy our Lake Athapapaskow, with its clear blue sheltered,private campsites which have forests. waters, offers not only tranquility, but also either electrical or basic service. • excellent trout and walleye fishing. The Centralized showers, modern washrooms, Prevent the spread of name “Athapapuskow” means“rocks on as well as group use & picnic areas are aquatic invasive species. both sides” or “rocks all around” in the also available. The beaches in the Always clean, drain, dry Cree language. Travel the waters by canoe campground provide swimming watercraft and water related or motorboat to see if you can spy great opportunities, and playground equipment. Visit blue herons, double-breasted cormorants, equipment is located throughout the manitoba.ca/stopais for full or common loons. In addition to the many campground. Hiking, boating, wildlife regulations. types of birds who live in the park, you viewing, photography, and fishing • may also find yourself upon the trail of a opportunities await. The boat launch In case of injury or illness moose,mink, or beaver. gives easy access to those wishing to be contact a Park Attendant or on the water. Those interested in the Flin Park Patrol Officer. They The Bakers Narrows scenic tower offers Flon industry sector can tour the Hudson can assist you to reach spectacular views of the forest, rock Bay Mining and Smelting Company medical help. outcrops and crystal clear waters. throughout the summer. • Full camping regulations Surrounded by the deep, yet vibrant are available in the Campers greens and blues of the landscape, read More information on Bakers Narrows Guide, available from park the tower’s interpretive signage to learn Campground and Bakers Narrows offices and online at how the history of the area was influenced Provincial Park is available on request manitobaparks.com. by those who utilized the area’s resources, from the park office. Bakers Narrows Bakers Narrows Campground Provincial Park NOT • For campsite and yurt reservations www.manitobaparks.com or 1--4-Camp 1--4-. In Winnipeg call 4-4-. • Remember, a park Vehicle Permit is required and must be displayed year round. • For more information call 1--14-4. In Winnipeg call 4-45-4 or visit us at www.manitobaparks.com •IN CAS OF MRGCN CALL 11 March 2021.