Kap-Kig-Iwan Provinicial Park
Named for the water that plunges over the whitewater rapids of the Englehart River, Kap-Kig-Iwan is the Ojibway word for waterfall. Such a setting makes for some fantastic photographic opportunities and wildlife viewing. The lowest layers of the river valley are among the oldest rocks in the world, with middle layers containing fossils and the effects of the last ice age. The boreal forest of the park also rests on the Little Clay Belt, which is one of the richest farming areas in northern Ontario. The park itself is a day-use only and includes three hiking trails that skirt the river and allow for some great bird watching. The Cedar Trail is named for a 150 year old cedar tree that survived a major forest fire and doubles a cross-country skiing trail in the winter months. Fishing is also a favourite pastime in the park, but tends to tail off later in the season.
