PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK

Its creek invites swimming or canoeing. Various trails or routes can be used to explore the interior of these wooded lands or to follow the shores of Lake Superior. Advanced kayakers can follow a 16-day trail that takes them to the southern edge of the park, although they are warned about the dangers of the currents. For hikers, a 70 km trail is marked along the coast. Camping areas equipped with a pole (to hang food and keep it out of the reach of bears) are scattered throughout the 1,878 km2. Apart from this wilderness camping opportunity, at Hattie Cove, a modern comfort campground will allow you to test your nerve against an animal just as fearsome as the bear: the mosquito. You can also stay overnight in an oTENTik tent, a popular and comfortable ready-to-camp option. In Pukaskwa (pronounced "Pok-a-sà") National Park, a rugged wilderness awaits kayakers and hikers. The spirit of adventure and independence should only be felt by the most experienced. Pukaskwa means "a wild shore on an inland sea".

Please note that most of the campground services are available from mid-May to mid-September. The Visitor Centre is open from June to the end of September and the park kiosk is open from mid-May to mid-October (self-registration in the off-season). Reservations for the campground are highly recommended during high season.