Straddling the Alberta and Northwest Territories border, Wood Buffalo is Canada’s largest national park. While accessible by road, is still quite remote. Nevertheless, it is well worth a visit.

This habitat not only protects remnants of the endangered wood buffalo, but it is only one of two known breeding grounds for the nearly extinct whooping crane.

Wetlands, karsk sinkholes and even mountains in the southwest corner of the park are part of the region’s varied topography. The remote nature of the park also make it one of the world’s largest dark sky areas.

While in the area, sites along the Hay and Peace Rivers to the west and east, as well as the Great Slave Lake (in the north) are also ripe for exploration.