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Contents
Bii san go biishan endaaing 3 Using this Trip Planner 5 Suggested Trips 7 8 Getting Here Groceries and Supplies 9 Licensed Outfitters and Water Taxis 9 Medical and Veterinary Services 9 Weather and Safety 10 Backcountry Reservations 12 Registration and Orientation 12 Backcountry Fee Estimator 15 Annual Passes 15 Hattie Cove Bii to bii gong 16 Playter Harbour Gaginoo wiikwed dowooga 18 White River Lower Falls Chigaamiwinigum 20 White River Upper/Hook Falls 22 Willow River Wedoopki ziibi 24 Fish Harbour 28 Oiseau Bay Wiso wikwedon 30 Fishermans Cove Ganiimebinewan 32 White Gravel River Gaziinins dongang ziibi 34 White Spruce Harbour Migizi awatik goonsing 36 Hideaway Lake 38 North Swallow River Giiwednong zhaashawinibiis wi ziibi Leave No Trace 43 Gear Checklist 44 Coastal Hiking Trail Distance Chart 46
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Number of Campsites Campsite for Hikers Campsite for Paddlers Pit Privy Firepit Bear Box for Food Storage Parking
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Suggested Trips
Weekend Escape
Day One Day Two Day Three Total 2 nights, 3 days Need a weekend to reset and relax? Arrive and camp at Hattie Cove Day hike to White River Suspension Bridge Hike Bimose Kinoomagewnan 20 km / 9 hour hike
Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six Total
Familys First
Day One Day Two Total Optional
1 night, 2 days First trip with the kids? Try this as a family first. Hike to Playter Harbour Return to Hattie Cove 9km / 4 hour hike Hike 3.3 km further to the White River Suspension Bridge
Coastal Challenge
Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six Day Seven Day Eight Day Nine Day Ten Total
9 nights, 10 days Check it off your Bucket List. Hike to White River - Lower/ Chigaamiwinigum Falls Hike to Willow River Hike to Oiseau Bay Hike to White Gravel River Hike to North Swallow Hike to White Spruce Harbour Hike to Fishermans Cove Hike to Fish Harbour Hike to Willow River Hike to Hattie Cove 120 km hike
Fall Colours
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3 nights, 4 days Bug-free, spectacular views over river valleys. Hike to White River - Lower/ Chigaamiwinigum Falls Hike to Willow River Hike to White River - Hook Falls Return to Hattie Cove 33 km / 17 hour hike
Beach Vacation
Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Total
4 nights, 5 days White sands and crystal clear waters await. Water taxi to White Gravel River Hike to Fishermans Cove Hike to Fish Harbour Hike to Willow River Hike to Playter Harbour Hike to Hattie Cove 53 km / 21.5 hour hike
Getting Here
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Legend
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Pukaskwa National Park Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site
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By Car or Bicycle Follow TransCanada Highway 17 to Highway 627. Take Highway 627 15 km to Pukaskwa National Park and the Hattie Cove Campground and Day Use Area. 8
By Plane Several major airlines, including Air Canada, Porter, and WestJet, provide service to Thunder Bay, ON (YQT) and Sault Ste Marie, ON (YAM).
By Bus Greyhound Canada offers bus service to Marathon, ON. Taxi service is available from Marathon to Pukaskwa.
By Canoe or Kayak Paddling into Pukaskwas Hattie Cove can be tricky - its easy to paddle by without seeing the protected cove. Be sure to landmark carefully when paddling this stretch.
Sunrise and Sunset Times Worried about having enough time? Theres plenty of sunshine to reach your days destination. Date Sunrise May 21 6:00 am June 21 5:45 am July 21 6:05 am August 21 6:45 am September 21 7:30 am October 21 8:15 am Sunset 9:25 pm 9:50 pm 9:40 pm 8:50pm 7:45 pm 6:45 pm
Pukaskwa Pits Pukaskwa pits can be found in the cobble beaches along the coast. As local elder Proddy Goodchild says, No one knows for sure what the Pukaskwa Pits were used for. We only know that some are very old, and some are not so old. Help us protect these ancient structures. Do not move rocks or alter the pits. 10
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Backcountry Reservations
To reserve your hiking or paddling trip, phone: 1-807-229-0801 ext 242 email: ont-pukaskwa@pc.gc.ca When reserving, please include the following information: Preferred trip dates Type of trip (hiking, paddling) Preferred itinerary (# days, planned campsites) Group leaders contact information # of people in group (maximum 8 per group)
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# People EXAMPLE Adult (ages 17 - 64) Senior (ages 65+) Youth (ages 6-16) Family/Group (Up to seven people arriving together) 1
# Days Daily Entry Total Entry 4 $5.80 $5.80 $4.90 $2.90 $23.20
# Nights 3
Total Backcountry Camping Backcountry (person/night) Camping $9.80 $9.80 $9.80 $9.80 $29.40
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Annual Passes
Staying longer than 6 nights/7 days? Or, doing multiple trips? Consider these Annual Pass options:
Pukaskwa Annual Pass (Flat rate entry to Pukaskwa for 12 months) Pukaskwa Backcountry Camping Pass (Flat rate backcountry camping for 12 months) Pukaskwa Annual and Backcountry Camping Passes Combined (Best deal for multiple trips.) $98.10 $93.20 $83.40 Varies. Parks Canada Discovery Pass (Unlimited entry to Parks Canada places for 12 months) $67.70 $57.90 $33.30 $136.40
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Bii to bii gong is the Anishinaabe name for Hattie Cove and means water between two rocks. This protected cove features a road accessible 67-site campground, flush toilets, hot showers, electrical campsites, free WIFI, interpretive programs, and more. It is the most popular start and end point for backcountry visitors.
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Travelling with kids? Its the perfect distance for a first backpacking trip. Be sure to take a day hike to the White River Suspension Bridge. Love meeting new people? Playter is a social hot spot where paddlers, backpackers, and day hikers converge. Want a little solitude? Wade out to the island for some quiet time to read, paint, or meditate. How many tents fit? On tent pads: Two 2-person tents. In a squeeze: Camp on the beach.
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Looking for a cosy spot for the night? The northern site is perfect for two people. Have a larger group? The southern sites share a bear box and pit privy, but lots of tent space and room to play. Want some privacy? These sites are just far enough away from the Suspension Bridge to avoid the traffic. How many tents fit? On tent pads: Lots of room at the southern sites. In a squeeze: Two tents can fit at the northern site.
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Big storm rolling in? Protected by several islands, Morrison is a great place to take shelter from Superiors storms. Mysteries need solving. Can you solve the mystery behind Shot Watch Cove? A watch was found here - with a gunshot hole through it! Feel like a day paddle? Spend a day exploring the Harbours small islands and channels. How many tents fit? On tent pads: Multiple tents at most sites, however the northern site is larger. In a squeeze: Camp on the beach. 21
Fish Harbour
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Hideaway Lake
Reasons to Stay Here
Steep cliffs and deep water. Take a moment to relax on the rocks and listen to the waves crash in. Lots to explore. Coast, trail, inland lake - Hideaway Lake has it all. Tough landing for paddlers. If youre hiking, Hideaway Lake is likely to be available. Its a tough spot for kayaks to make a landing. How many tents fit? On tent pads: Multiple tents at most sites. In a squeeze: Another small tent pad near the rocky outcrop.
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Leave No Trace
Plan Ahead and Prepare Know the regulations and special concerns for the area youll visit. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. Visit in small groups. Split larger parties into groups of 4-6. Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, or dry grasses. Protect riparian areas by camping at least 70 meters from lakes and streams. Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary. In popular areas: Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites. Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy. Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent. In pristine areas: Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning. Dispose of Waste Properly Pack it in, pack it out. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Use pit privies where available. When unavailable, deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 15 to 20 cm deep at least 70 m from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished. Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products. To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 70 meters away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater. 30 Leave What You Find Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches. Minimize Campfire Impacts Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light. Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes. Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviours, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. Control pets at all times, or leave them at home. Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter. Be Considerate of Others Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors. Let natures sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises www.leavenotrace.ca
Gear Checklist
Safety Gear satellite phone, EPIRB or SPOT device headlamp and/or flashlight mirror matches / fire starting kit bear deterrent weather radio first aid kit extra food Navigation maps and waterproof case watch compass binoculars pencils waterproof notebook/logbook Global Positioning System (GPS) Repair Kit duct tape spare batteries and bulbs silicon sealant heavy duty needle and thread ripstop nylon repair kit stove repair kit Camp Gear tarp tent stove and fuel cooking pot stuff sacks camp saw 15 m rope / pulley system for hanging food trowel toilet paper food lots of hot drinks (trust us) Personal Gear water bottle bowl and spork mug knife toothbrush and toothpaste towel daypack sunscreen / sunglasses sleeping bag wallet / cash contact phone numbers trip plan camera Personal Clothing warm hat sun hat rain gear with hood shorts: quick dry pants: wool or fleece jacket: fleece sweater: light wool shirt / t-shirt long underwear: wool or polypropylene gloves camp shoes swimsuit bug hat, jacket, and / or repellent For Hikers backpack hiking boots liner socks blister kit
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Hattie Cove 67 sites Playter Harbour 1 site White River - Chigaamiwinigum Falls 2 sites White River - Hook Falls 3 sites Willow River 5 sites Morrison Harbour 2 sites Fish Harbour 3 sites Oiseau Bay 3 sites Fishermans Cove 2 sites White Gravel River 3 sites White Spruce Harbour 1 site Hideaway Lake 1 site North Swallow River 1 site
4.5 km 2:00 7.8 km 3:30 8.8 km 4:30 16.4 km 8:30 22.0 km 11:30 25.4 km 12:30 30.5 km 14:30 37.7 km 17:30 44.8 km 21:30 47.9 km 23:00 54.7 km 26:30 58.7 km 28:30
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Information Pukaskwa National Park PO Box 212 Heron Bay ON P0T 1R0 Tel: 1-807-229-0801 Fax: 1-807-229-2097 E-mail: ont-pukaskwa@pc.gc.ca Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca Twitter: @PukaskwaNP
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