Pukaskwa National Park

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Pukaskwa National Park is a remote wilderness park on the north shore of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada, known for its rugged boreal forests, rocky coastline, and backcountry hiking.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
wilderness area
area approximately 1,878 square kilometres
biome boreal forest
climate cool continental
contains cliffs
inland hills
river gorges
rocky shorelines
wetlands
country Canada
ecosystem boreal forest ecosystem
established 1978
feature granite headlands
inland lakes
rivers and streams
rocky Lake Superior coastline
sand and cobble beaches
governingBody Parks Canada
hasArchaeologicalSites Indigenous cultural sites along the coast
hasCampground Hattie Cove Campground
hasCulturalSignificanceFor Anishinaabe peoples
hasFacility visitor centre at Hattie Cove
hasTrail Coastal Hiking Trail
Mdaabii Miikna Trail
White River Suspension Bridge Trail
knownFor Lake Superior coastal scenery
backcountry hiking
coastal backpacking
remote wilderness character
locatedIn Lake Superior Basin
Northern Ontario
Ontario
locatedOn north shore of Lake Superior
managedBy Parks Canada
nearestCity Marathon, Ontario
nearestCommunity Heron Bay, Ontario
partOf Canadian national parks system
provinceOrTerritory Ontario
recreationalActivity backpacking
camping
canoeing
fishing
hiking
kayaking
wildlife viewing
terrain rugged
wildlife bald eagle
black bear
loons
moose
wolves
woodland caribou (historically present)

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