Sweetgrass, Wood Buffalo National Park

Sweetgrass Station, south of the Peace River on the edge of vast meadows, is a perfect destination for a wilderness backcountry trip. Located in one of the most majestic inland freshwater deltas (within the Peace-Athabasca Delta), this backcountry site offers more wildlife viewing than anywhere else. It's heaven for sighting herds of bison and observing the relationship between the area's wood bison and wolves. It is also located in a migratory pathway, so it's a paradise for birders. The trip begins at Peace Point. Starting from here with a canoe or motorboat you will travel to the south bank of the Peace River, at a spot known locally as Sweetgrass Landing. The hiking trail begins here and proceeds south through a boreal forest mosaic for 12 km. Approximately 2 km from the Station, you will come across remnants of old bison corrals. Please book your backcountry camping permit and get a detailed itinerary and safety information from staff at Wood Buffalo National Park well in advance of your trip.