Pukaskwa National Park

Pukaskwa National Park is a wilderness area on Lake Superior's northeastern shore, featuring boreal forests, granite cliffs, and sandy beaches. The protected area brings together different landscape types typical of this northern region.

The Canadian government created Pukaskwa National Park in 1971 as the first national park protecting Lake Superior's northern coast. This establishment marked a turning point in safeguarding this previously less protected shoreline region.

The Anishinaabe people left stone structures known as Pukaskwa Pits scattered across the park's beaches, marking their long presence in this region.

Hattie Cove is the main access point to the park and provides the only road connection through Provincial Highway 627. From this location, visitors can reach trails and explore the park's different areas.

The Coastal Trail extends along Lake Superior's shore and passes through remote wilderness and ancient rock formations. This route reveals less-visited parts of the shoreline where nature reveals its wild character clearly.

Location: Thunder Bay District

Inception: 1971

Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pukaskwa

GPS coordinates: 48.25000,-85.91667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22