Celebrate Canada Day at Pukaskwa National Park
Pukaskwa National Park. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com
Parks Canada welcomes visitors on Canada Day
Pukaskwa National Park, ON – Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada places represent the very best that Canada has to offer. They tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Pukaskwa National Park, Northern Ontario’s premiere gateway to nature, adventure and discovery, is pleased to welcome visitors to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday on Friday, July 1, with free admission and a variety of special activities.
The celebration of Canada’s birthday will begin with a traditional sunrise ceremony and singing of the national anthem taking place at the park’s Anishinaabe Camp. Interpretive activities will be held throughout the day, along with birthday cake served at 1 p.m. A scavenger hunt is planned for younger visitors and a variety of films will be screened in the Visitor Centre, with admission open to all visitors.
Pukaskwa National Park will also be participating in the Town of Marathon’s Canada Day celebrations during their annual Summer Fest. Attendees can visit the Parks Canada booth for an airbrush tattoo and Parks Canada information.
As announced in Budget 2016, admission will be free for all visitors to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas in 2017 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canada’s national parks and historic sites enable Canadians to experience our remarkable natural heritage and rich history in a special way and will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150 – just one year away!
QUICK FACTS
- Pukaskwa National Park is the only wilderness national park in Ontario, protecting 1878 km2 of ecosystem that features boreal forest and Lake Superior shoreline.
- Parks Canada’s Xplorers Program is a great way for young visitors and their families to explore Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas this summer.
- Pukaskwa National Park has over 10 km of front-country trails, taking visitors through boreal forest, over stony escarpments and along sandy beaches.
- As part of the first leg of the Lake Superior Coastal Hiking Trail, the park’s White River Suspension Bridge Trail takes hikers to a breathtaking view of the White River set 23 metres above the powerful Chigamiwinigum Falls.
