Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park
| Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Kenora and Rainy River Districts, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°12′30″N 92°07′15″W / 49.20833°N 92.12083°W |
| Area | 49,294 ha (190.33 sq mi) |
| Designation | Waterway |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Ontario Parks |
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The Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park is a large provincial park in Kenora and Rainy River Districts, roughly located between Ignace and Atikokan, Ontario, Canada. It has been recognized as a "natural area with unique biophysical, recreational, and cultural attributes."
The park, originally called Turtle River Provincial Park, was established in 1989 and had an area of 40,052 hectares (98,970 acres) at that time. It was created to protect the Turtle River canoe route. In 2003, the park was enlarged to 49,294 hectares (121,810 acres) and renamed to its current name.
The Turtle River–White Otter Lake Provincial Park is a non-operating park. Facilities available include 3 boat launches, 15 docks, and 150 backcountry campsites. Permitted activities include boating, canoeing, fishing, and hunting. In the winter, dogsledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are allowed.