The Manitoba Escarpment marks the western edge of the pre-historical glacial Lake Agassiz.

There are three main watersheds that flow from Pasquia Hills, all of which are part of the Hudson Bay drainage basin.

[5] Wildcat Hill (53°17′58″N 102°29′01″W / 53.2995°N 102.4836°W / 53.2995; -102.4836), at 784 metres (2,572 ft) above sea level, is near the centre of the provincial park.

[15] The trees of the Pasquia forest are typical of the Mid-Boreal Upland consisting of mixed coniferous and deciduous.

[17] Wildlife in and around the forest include elk, white tail deer, moose, bears, muskrats, beavers, woodland caribou, and cougars.