Abundant wildlife, fresh water from rivers and lakes, diverse plant life for foraging, and numerous natural shelters (caves, forest cover).
Jasper National Park
Similar to Banff with rich natural resources and vast wilderness.
Kananaskis Country
Close to major water sources, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Wood Buffalo National Park
Largest national park in Canada with plentiful resources and fewer human disturbances.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Combination of prairie, forest, and mountain ecosystems provides diverse survival resources.
Elk Island National Park
Rich in wildlife and plant life, though smaller in size.
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Good water sources and dense forests.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Varied terrain with good hunting and foraging opportunities.
Lesser Slave Lake
Large water body for fishing and surrounding forest for shelter.
Cold Lake
Similar to Lesser Slave Lake but with less forested area.
British Columbia
Great Bear Rainforest
Extremely rich in biodiversity, abundant fresh water, and extensive forest cover.
Vancouver Island (northern regions)
Rich marine and terrestrial resources, ample fresh water, and mild climate.
Glacier National Park
Dense forests, fresh water sources, and high wildlife density.
Pacific Rim National Park
Coastal resources, freshwater streams, and dense forests.
Yoho National Park
Ample water from rivers and lakes, forest cover, and diverse wildlife.
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Freshwater lakes, dense forests, and good wildlife presence.
Kootenay National Park
Rich in natural resources with rivers, forests, and wildlife.
Mount Robson Provincial Park
High water sources, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Strathcona Provincial Park
Rich in fresh water, dense forests, and wildlife, though rugged terrain.
Okanagan Valley (remote areas)
Rich agricultural land, water sources, and mild climate.
Manitoba
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Abundant lakes and rivers, dense forests, and diverse wildlife.
Riding Mountain National Park
Rich in wildlife, ample water sources, and varied terrain.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and diverse plant life.
Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park
Coastal resources from Lake Winnipeg, forest cover, and wildlife.
Nopiming Provincial Park
Numerous lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Grass River Provincial Park
Freshwater rivers and lakes, forested areas, and wildlife.
Atikaki Provincial Park
Remote wilderness with rivers, forests, and wildlife.
Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Varied terrain with forest cover and water sources.
Birds Hill Provincial Park
Proximity to water sources and forested areas.
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
Abundant lakes, forest cover, and wildlife.
New Brunswick
Fundy National Park
Rich coastal and forest resources, abundant water, and diverse plant life.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water sources, and dense forests.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
High freshwater availability, dense forests, and wildlife.
Miramichi River (remote areas)
Abundant water, forest cover, and fishing opportunities.
Grand Manan Island
Coastal and marine resources, fresh water sources.
Lepreau Falls
Rich freshwater resources and forest cover.
Restigouche River (remote areas)
Abundant water, dense forests, and fishing opportunities.
Saint Croix Highlands
Forest cover, water sources, and wildlife.
Chiputneticook Lakes
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Acadian Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Gros Morne National Park
Rich in natural resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Torngat Mountains National Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and rugged terrain.
Terra Nova National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water, and dense forests.
Avalon Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Bay of Exploits
Rich marine resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Northern Peninsula
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and forest cover.
Central Newfoundland (remote areas)
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Labrador Coast
Marine and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Gander River
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Bonavista Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Highlands
Rich in wildlife, fresh water, and forest cover.
Kejimkujik National Park
Dense forests, freshwater lakes, and diverse wildlife.
South Shore (remote areas)
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Cape Chignecto
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Tobeatic Wilderness Area
Abundant freshwater lakes and dense forests.
Bras d’Or Lake
Rich marine and freshwater resources, forest cover.
Bay of Fundy (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Guysborough County
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Shelburne County (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Annapolis Valley (remote areas)
Rich agricultural land, fresh water, and mild climate.
Ontario
Algonquin Provincial Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and dense forests.
Quetico Provincial Park
High water availability, dense forests, and wildlife.
Temagami
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and abundant wildlife.
Pukaskwa National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water, and dense forests.
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Freshwater lakes and rivers, forest cover, and wildlife.
Killarney Provincial Park
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Abundant freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Missinaibi Provincial Park
Freshwater rivers and lakes, forest cover.
Point Pelee National Park
Rich terrestrial and freshwater resources, though smaller in size.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island National Park
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Greenwich
Rich coastal resources and fresh water.
Points East Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Cabot Beach Provincial Park
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Kings County (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
St. Peters Bay
Rich marine and freshwater resources.
Wood Islands
Coastal resources and fresh water.
North Cape Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
West Point
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Central Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Quebec
Gaspé Peninsula
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Abundant freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Charlevoix
Rich in natural resources and fresh water.
Mont-Tremblant National Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and wildlife.
La Mauricie National Park
Freshwater lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Northern Quebec (Nunavik)
Remote wilderness with abundant natural resources.
Côte-Nord
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Estrie (Eastern Townships)
Rich agricultural land, fresh water, and mild climate.
Outaouais
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert National Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and dense forests.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Varied terrain with good hunting and foraging opportunities.
Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and wildlife.
Lake Athabasca
Large water body for fishing and surrounding forest.
Grasslands National Park
Varied terrain with fresh water sources and wildlife.
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Abundant freshwater lakes and dense forests.
Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Fresh water, dense forests, and diverse plant life.
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
Fresh water and forested areas.
Qu’Appelle Valley
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
This list considers the availability of food (wildlife and foraging), water sources (rivers, lakes), and natural shelter (forests, caves) to provide a comprehensive guide for surviving off the land in each province.
Surviving off the land requires access to fresh water, fertile soil, abundant natural resources, and a supportive environment for hunting, fishing, and foraging. Below is a list of the top 10 places by Province in Canada that meet these criteria. You can also click on the following map to view these geographically:
Abundant wildlife, fresh water from rivers and lakes, diverse plant life for foraging, and numerous natural shelters (caves, forest cover).
Jasper National Park
Similar to Banff with rich natural resources and vast wilderness.
Kananaskis Country
Close to major water sources, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Wood Buffalo National Park
Largest national park in Canada with plentiful resources and fewer human disturbances.
Waterton Lakes National Park
Combination of prairie, forest, and mountain ecosystems provides diverse survival resources.
Elk Island National Park
Rich in wildlife and plant life, though smaller in size.
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
Good water sources and dense forests.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Varied terrain with good hunting and foraging opportunities.
Lesser Slave Lake
Large water body for fishing and surrounding forest for shelter.
Cold Lake
Similar to Lesser Slave Lake but with less forested area.
British Columbia
Great Bear Rainforest
Extremely rich in biodiversity, abundant fresh water, and extensive forest cover.
Vancouver Island (northern regions)
Rich marine and terrestrial resources, ample fresh water, and mild climate.
Glacier National Park
Dense forests, fresh water sources, and high wildlife density.
Pacific Rim National Park
Coastal resources, freshwater streams, and dense forests.
Yoho National Park
Ample water from rivers and lakes, forest cover, and diverse wildlife.
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Freshwater lakes, dense forests, and good wildlife presence.
Kootenay National Park
Rich in natural resources with rivers, forests, and wildlife.
Mount Robson Provincial Park
High water sources, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Strathcona Provincial Park
Rich in fresh water, dense forests, and wildlife, though rugged terrain.
Okanagan Valley (remote areas)
Rich agricultural land, water sources, and mild climate.
Manitoba
Whiteshell Provincial Park
Abundant lakes and rivers, dense forests, and diverse wildlife.
Riding Mountain National Park
Rich in wildlife, ample water sources, and varied terrain.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and diverse plant life.
Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park
Coastal resources from Lake Winnipeg, forest cover, and wildlife.
Nopiming Provincial Park
Numerous lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Grass River Provincial Park
Freshwater rivers and lakes, forested areas, and wildlife.
Atikaki Provincial Park
Remote wilderness with rivers, forests, and wildlife.
Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Varied terrain with forest cover and water sources.
Birds Hill Provincial Park
Proximity to water sources and forested areas.
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
Abundant lakes, forest cover, and wildlife.
New Brunswick
Fundy National Park
Rich coastal and forest resources, abundant water, and diverse plant life.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water sources, and dense forests.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
High freshwater availability, dense forests, and wildlife.
Miramichi River (remote areas)
Abundant water, forest cover, and fishing opportunities.
Grand Manan Island
Coastal and marine resources, fresh water sources.
Lepreau Falls
Rich freshwater resources and forest cover.
Restigouche River (remote areas)
Abundant water, dense forests, and fishing opportunities.
Saint Croix Highlands
Forest cover, water sources, and wildlife.
Chiputneticook Lakes
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Acadian Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Gros Morne National Park
Rich in natural resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Torngat Mountains National Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and rugged terrain.
Terra Nova National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water, and dense forests.
Avalon Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Bay of Exploits
Rich marine resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Northern Peninsula
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and forest cover.
Central Newfoundland (remote areas)
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Labrador Coast
Marine and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Gander River
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Bonavista Peninsula (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Highlands
Rich in wildlife, fresh water, and forest cover.
Kejimkujik National Park
Dense forests, freshwater lakes, and diverse wildlife.
South Shore (remote areas)
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Cape Chignecto
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Tobeatic Wilderness Area
Abundant freshwater lakes and dense forests.
Bras d’Or Lake
Rich marine and freshwater resources, forest cover.
Bay of Fundy (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Guysborough County
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Shelburne County (remote areas)
Coastal resources, fresh water, and forest cover.
Annapolis Valley (remote areas)
Rich agricultural land, fresh water, and mild climate.
Ontario
Algonquin Provincial Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and dense forests.
Quetico Provincial Park
High water availability, dense forests, and wildlife.
Temagami
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and abundant wildlife.
Pukaskwa National Park
Coastal resources, fresh water, and dense forests.
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Freshwater lakes and rivers, forest cover, and wildlife.
Killarney Provincial Park
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Abundant freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Missinaibi Provincial Park
Freshwater rivers and lakes, forest cover.
Point Pelee National Park
Rich terrestrial and freshwater resources, though smaller in size.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island National Park
Coastal and terrestrial resources, fresh water.
Greenwich
Rich coastal resources and fresh water.
Points East Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Cabot Beach Provincial Park
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Kings County (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
St. Peters Bay
Rich marine and freshwater resources.
Wood Islands
Coastal resources and fresh water.
North Cape Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
West Point
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Central Coastal Drive (remote areas)
Coastal resources and fresh water.
Quebec
Gaspé Peninsula
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Abundant freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
Charlevoix
Rich in natural resources and fresh water.
Mont-Tremblant National Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and wildlife.
La Mauricie National Park
Freshwater lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife.
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Northern Quebec (Nunavik)
Remote wilderness with abundant natural resources.
Côte-Nord
Coastal and forest resources, fresh water.
Estrie (Eastern Townships)
Rich agricultural land, fresh water, and mild climate.
Outaouais
Rich in forest and freshwater resources.
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert National Park
Abundant wildlife, fresh water, and dense forests.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Varied terrain with good hunting and foraging opportunities.
Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Dense forests, fresh water, and wildlife.
Lake Athabasca
Large water body for fishing and surrounding forest.
Grasslands National Park
Varied terrain with fresh water sources and wildlife.
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Abundant freshwater lakes and dense forests.
Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Rich in freshwater resources and forest cover.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park
Fresh water, dense forests, and diverse plant life.
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
Fresh water and forested areas.
Qu’Appelle Valley
Freshwater resources, forest cover, and wildlife.
This list considers the availability of food (wildlife and foraging), water sources (rivers, lakes), and natural shelter (forests, caves) to provide a comprehensive guide for surviving off the land in each province.
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