Great Bear Wilderness
Great Bear Wilderness is a vast, rugged protected area in Alberta, known for remote alpine landscapes, large glacial lakes, and wild river valleys. It offers challenging backcountry for experienced multi-day hikers and paddlers seeking solitude.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Canada |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | Canada |
| State | Alberta |
| County | Jasper County |
| District | Great Bear Basin |
| City | Great Bear Lake |
| Timezone | AmericaEdmonton |
| Latitude | 59 |
| Longitude | -126 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEGreat Bear Wilderness is a transboundary stretch of remote, high-elevation terrain straddling northern Alberta and southern British Columbia. Centrogeo is dedicated solely to the Alberta segment, a roughly __ km² protected area anchored by the massive basin of Great Bear Lake__ and the headwaters of wild river systems. The landscape features moderate-to-steep mountain slopes, tundra and boreal forest in lower valleys, extensive glacial systems, and large, cold-clear lakes — often reachable only by multi-day overland routes or long paddle. The region is rarely visited and offers primitive camping, long-distance trail networks, and significant hydrological diversity. Expect dramatic weather swings, minimal facilities, and routes requiring strong navigation, backcountry skills, and contingency planning; this is a place for experienced wilderness travelers and naturalists.
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