There are four locations in our Province that feature the rare and
endangered Ram's Head Lady Slipper, and the Hudson Bay Regional
Park is one of them. In fact, there are 21 different orchid species
in this area., seven of them endangered. The Ram's Head Lady Slipper
has been designated as Hudson Bay's official flower. Other interesting
vegetation can be seen along the nature trails in the Park.
Of special interest to nature lovers would be the Wildcat Wilderness Area northwest of Hudson Bay. Brockelbank Hill and the Waskwei River areas are also sites for rare plant species such as the Mountain Bladder Fern and rare Violet species. Brockelbank Hill is the highest part of the Porcupine Hills. The area has great potential for further rare discoveries.
While in Hudson Bay be sure to visit the Elm
Forest with it's towering trees which create a unique canopy
enabling the giant ferns to grow below.
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