Ontario's only wilderness national park; its Lake Superior shore is so remote that it can only be reached on multi-day trails or by boat
Area
1,878 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1978
Declared in 1978, Pukaskwa is Ontario's only wilderness national park, protecting a stretch of the north shore of Lake Superior so remote that its interior can only be reached on trails of several days or by boat, with no road penetrating the park's core. Its rock formations more than 1,000 million years old and its pebble beaches polished by the swell of the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area keep it among the least visited protected areas in Canada.
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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Pukaskwa: 61 documented species
Mammals20Birds30Reptiles1Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Pukaskwa lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
205 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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