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Bruce Peninsula National Park
In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay.
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| Georgian Bay Islands National Park Georgian Bay Islands National Historic Park is contains the barren glacier-scraped rock and windswept pines that inspired Canada's famous Group of Seven artists. Because this is an island park, it is only accessible by boat. Start your park experience with a boat trip from Honey Harbour water taxi locations or other surrounding shoreline communities to Beausoleil Island, where a Visitor Centre will introduce you to the unique qualities of island life on Georgian Bay. The Islands are particularly renowned for the variety of reptiles and amphibians they support. Trail maps and recreational activities allow visitors to shape their own island adventure. Activities in the park include camping, hiking, boating, canoeing, swimming and cross-country skiing. Special outdoor learning experience programs are available for those wishing to learn more about the greater Georgian Bay ecosystem. A trip to Georgian Bay Islands National Park compliments tours of award-winning museums, historic sites, religious and wildlife attractions of Midland/Penetanguishine. These include the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Ste. Marie Among the Hurons, the Martyrs Shrine, Huronia Museum and Discovery Harbour. |
| Pukaskwa National Park The exceptional beauty of Pukaskwa National Park is revealed in its vistas of Lake Superior. The Park projects the rugged ancient landscape of the Canadian Shield, its northern forests and the spirit of wildness. This area offers fantastic hiking, camping, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experiences. Nearby attractions include the Hemlo Gold Field, the largest gold deposit in Canada, where public mine tours are available in the summer months. Ontario's official mineral emblem, amythest, is in rich supply along Lake Superior's north shore east of Thunder Bay. Several amethyst mines welcome visitors to search out their own treasures left behind during surface mining. Other welcome stops along this spectacular route include White Lake and Ouimet Canyon. |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay. |
| Fathom Five National Marine Park The park preserves a rich cultural legacy that includes 22 shipwrecks and several historic lightstations. Fathom Five's freshwater ecosystem contains some of the most pristine waters of the Great Lakes. |
| Point Pelee National Park This tiny green oasis is internationally known for its spring and fall migration of birds and its stunning autumn monarch butterfly migration. Famous vistas such as the "Tip" and Marsh Boardwalk provide people of all ages with unlimited opportunities to discover nature. |
| St. Lawrence Islands National Park St. Lawrence Islands National Park works to promote sustainable recreation while protecting the land and wildlife that make the area a popular tourist destination. The park is located in an area of rich biodiversity and is home to many species at risk. |
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