The Land

The underlying bedrock of the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve is part of the Canadian Shield. This ancient Precambrian rock is estimated to be 3 billion years old. In the northern tip and southwestern section of the preserve, exposures of meta volcanic and meta sedimentary rock are common. It is in these areas, particularly where mineral deposits are richest and mining activity is concentrated. Prospectors and rock collectors find these outcrops to be promising for their pursuits.

Four ice ages have shaped the land to a great extent. The last, which ended about 10,000 years ago, has left a variety of land forms. These include moraines, kettles, kames and in the eastern part of the Preserve, eskers. Most of the Preserve has a rather rolling topography which is excellent for hiking.

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A Varying Forest


The Preserve's forests are characteristic of the boreal forest region of Canada, although some areas, particularly toward the south-west, resemble more southerly forest communities.

Integrated Management


The Ministry of Natural Resources carefully plans the management of the Game Preserve.

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