Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park

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Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Kap Kig Iwan Park 1 - panoramio.jpg
Map showing the location of Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park
Location in Ontario
LocationTimiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
Nearest cityEnglehart
Coordinates47°47′46″N 79°53′13″W / 47.79611°N 79.88694°W / 47.79611; -79.88694[1]Coordinates: 47°47′46″N 79°53′13″W / 47.79611°N 79.88694°W / 47.79611; -79.88694[1]
Area325 hectares (803 acres)
Established1957 (1957)
Governing bodyOntario Parks
www.ontarioparks.com/park/kapkigiwan

Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park is a protected area in the incorporated townships of Charlton and Dack[2] and Evanturel[3] in Timiskaming District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada.[1] Established in 1957, the 325-hectare (803-acre) park[4] is located along the Englehart River, off Ontario Highway 11 about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the town of Englehart. It is classified as a Natural Environment park.[5] Kap-Kig-Iwan is a provincial park of Ontario.

Kap-Kig-Iwan has both electric and non-electric campsites. The park is used by cross-country skiers during the winter months. Many of the trails double as ski trails.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  2. ^ "Dack" (PDF). Geology Ontario - Historic Claim Maps. Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  3. ^ "Evanturel" (PDF). Geology Ontario - Historic Claim Maps. Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  4. ^ "Kap-Kig-Iwan Park". Town of Englehart. 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  5. ^ "Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park Management Plan" (PDF). Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. 1984. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
  6. ^ "Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park". Ontario Parks. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2020-10-06.

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