Pancake Bay Provincial Park, Provincial park on Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada
Pancake Bay Provincial Park protects a 3.5-kilometre sand beach on a sheltered, south-facing bay of Lake Superior, north of Sault Ste. Marie. The bay is sand-filled and shallow, with ancient beach ridges visible inland. The park covers 17.23 square kilometres and holds 325 campsites, including 160 with electricity, plus five yurts.
The area was established as a stopping point during the fur trade era when routes crossed the region. It was designated as a provincial park to protect the shoreline and natural landscape for public use.
The name comes from fur trading days when travelers stopped here to cook pancakes during their journeys. This story remains part of the place's identity and visitors enjoy learning about this practical tradition.
The park is open from May to October. The park office sits on Highway 17 just past the Agawa Crafts and Store coming from Sault Ste. Marie. Permits are obtained at the gatehouse, where firewood is sold seven days a week from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. The main campground's two comfort stations have showers, laundry and flush toilets.
The beach has fine sand and shallow waters that warm up faster than other areas of Lake Superior on sunny days. This makes the bay particularly appealing to families looking for more comfortable swimming conditions.
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