Because the provincial park is largely a byproduct of receding glaciers during the last Ice Age the landscape includes eskers, 29 lakes, bogs, sand dunes, sandy beaches and a boreal forest consisting of jack pine, black spruce, white birch and tamarack trees.
The park consists of four islands. The islands provide refuge for many species of Arctic birds - as well as - a viewing point for wildlife sightings of seals and beluga whales. Best time for viewing whales is spring and fall.
The memorial pays tribute to Terry Fox from Port Coquitlam, B.C. who attempted to run across Canada (5300 miles) with a prosthetic leg in an effort to increase awareness and to raise money for cancer.
Activities enjoyed in the Pukaskwa National Park include hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, sailing, birding, wildlife sightings and history.
The activity route is a combination of earthy paths and boardwalk trails measuring 5+ kilometres. Along the path are some developed lookout points and sightseeing benches.
Bruce Coast Lighthouse Tour is a popular learning experience and sightseeing road trip exploring the shoreline of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron visiting lighthouses and marine heritage sites in Ontario, Canada.
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is a waterway canal system connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior of the Great Lakes of Ontario. The waterway is used, mostly, by recreational boats and yachts with the odd kayak group and freighter passing through.
Laura Howe Marsh is a wetland and mixed forest sightseeing destination ideal for walking and birdwatching. The marsh is located in Northwestern Ontario, Sunset Country in the community of Dryden.
The conservation wetland area consists of 55+ kilometres of recreation trails popular for hiking, jogging and biking in the summer months and xc skiing & snowshoeing during the winter snow season.
The Missinaibi Provincial Park is recognized as a popular destination for canoeing, boating and backcountry wilderness camping - as well as - for viewing ancient First Nation pictographs
Highlights of Pither's Point Park are the sandy beach, the "Big Chair", the campground, the "Hallett" logging boat and the many various water sport activities.