Wood Buffalo National Park
February 1st, 2023 — The Winter Road through Wood Buffalo National Park is OPEN as of 10am. Repairs have been made to the Quatre Fourches River crossing. Crossings along the winter road remain very steep – 4x4 or AWD only at this time, and the weight limit is 10,000kg.
As part of Canada's system of national parks and national historic sites, Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada is our country's largest national park and one of the largest in the world. It was established in 1922 to protect the last remaining herds of bison in northern Canada. Today, it protects an outstanding and representative example of Canada's Northern Boreal Plains.
Features
Discover the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve
The sky gets plenty dark in the North through fall, winter and spring until, that is, the Milky Way spills across the sky like a starry river. If you’re lucky, the Northern Lights will light up the night sky.
Stewardship and management
Jobs at Wood Buffalo National Park, How to reach us, Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site Action Plan, Park Management, Highway 5: Construction...
Activities and experiences
Camping, Cabin Rentals, Hiking, Paddling, Special Events, Picnicking, Stargazing and northern lights, Guided Experiences, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Viewing,...
Plan your visit
How to get here, Weather, Seasonal road updates, Camping, Contact Us, Access for Persons With Disabilities, Fees, Gift Shop, Maps and Brochures, Your...
Nature
Natural Heritage, Science and Conservation, Street View for Google Maps, The Peace-Athabasca Delta, World’s Largest Beaver Dam, Video
Cultural History
Cultural History, The Metis of Wood Buffalo National Park
Safety and guidelines
Bison on roads, AdventureSmart, Backcountry Travel, Bear Safety, Water safety, Winter Safety, Important bulletins
Contact us
Fort Smith main office: visitor centre
Phone: 867-872-7960
24 h hotline: 867-872-7962
Fort Chipewyan satellite office:
Phone: 780-697-3662
Fax: 780-697-3560
Hours of operation
Wood Buffalo National Park Visitor Centre Hours
Monday - Friday,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed over lunch hour
(12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
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