Pukaskwa National Park, National park in Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The Anishinaabe people left stone structures known as Pukaskwa Pits scattered across the park's beaches, marking their long presence in this region.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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