Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area

The conservation area stretches 140 kilometers along Lake Superior's northern shore, encompassing 10,000 square kilometers of freshwater ecosystems and coastal landscapes.

The site received its official conservation area designation on September 1, 2015, following extensive consultations with local First Nations regarding the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850.

The waters contain over 50 shipwrecks and numerous archaeological sites with First Nations pictographs that document centuries of maritime and indigenous heritage.

Visitors can participate in kayaking, fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing activities while exploring the protected freshwater environments throughout the four seasons.

The conservation area protects 70 fish species and maintains the largest freshwater protected zone worldwide, spanning from Thunder Cape to Bottle Point.

Location: Thunder Bay District

Inception: September 1, 2015

Website: http://pc.gc.ca/amnc-nmca/on/super/index_F.asp

GPS coordinates: 48.43500,-89.22060

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:19