Horseshoe Beach

Pukaskwa Beach

Horseshoe Beach is in Pukaskwa National Park on the sandy shore of Lake Superior. A boardwalk from Hattie Cove Campground leads you to this secluded beach. Golden sand and glistening emerald waters greets you. It’s the ideal place for a picnic on some sun soaked driftwood or building a sand castle. The beach is surrounded by incredible and varied hiking opportunities that this National Park has to offer.

Group of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Pukaskwa National Park

Interpretive panel in Pukaskwa National Park

This Group of Seven interpretive installation honours the spot where A.Y. Jackson painted "Entrance to Pukaskwa Bay," in 1960. Sit and enjoy the view that inspired this incredible work of art. The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters who were active from 1920 to 1933 The group's landscapes initiated the first major Canadian national art movement.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is the largest state park within Michigan. With 60,000 acres located along the southern shores of Lake Superior and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It has many beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, vistas, and hemlock-hardwood stands. Being such a large park there is plenty to do.

Group Of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Pukaskwa National Park

Group of Seven interpretive panel on Horseshoe beach

Trek the Lake Superior shoreline when you travel the Voyageur Trail from Pukaskwa National Park to Pic River.  While still within the park check out Horseshoe Beach where the Moments of Algoma interpretive panel features A.Y. Jackson’s painting Entrance to Puckasawa Bay, c 1960. Though spelt differently at the time than the current National Park name, this painting can be found in the permanent collection at the Art Gallery of Algoma in Sault Ste. Marie. 

Group Of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Sandy Beach Eco-Interpretive Park

Sandy Beach Wawa, interpretive panel

Follow Michipicoten Harbour Road to the Sandy Beach parking area. After parking, a boardwalk will lead to the beach. Dip your toes in the crisp waters of Lake Superior and find the stunning sight of a Group of Seven interpretive panel. This location highlights the perspective A.Y Jackson painted in Shoreline, Wawa, Lake Superior, c. 1959, Art Gallery of Hamilton. Create your own Group of Seven moment here when you head down the shoreline and find a quiet spot to sketch or photograph this stunning shoreline scene. 

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

On the shore of Lake Superior, at Perry Bay, on route to the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park you’ll find a stone Sea Lion. The 15 metres of sedimentary rock that juts out of the mainland has been shaped by the waves of the Lake Superior to offer the region an attraction like no other. This site is a must-see while hiking Tee Harbour or camping at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. 

Sleeping Giant

Sleeping Giant

The Sleeping Giant, one of Canada’s seven wonders calls Thunder Bay it’s home. The view of the rock formation from the city of Thunder Bay appears that the rocks are a giant taking a long over due slumber. Many legends and stories have formed surrounding the Giant over time. These stories not only offer great insight into the past of the region but can also help strengthen your connection to the indigenous history of the region.

Go-Mar Falls (Gorge Creek Falls)

Go-Mar Falls

Go-Mar Falls is on a 1.7 km (1 mile) trail, approximately 40 km (25 miles) northeast of Nipigon in the Municipality of Greenstone. The trail loops up and down the east and west side of the falls. Gorge Creek Falls is three separate falls, Fir Falls, Cedar Falls, and Hemlock Falls. Those seeking a truly memorable experience will hike up to heights exceeding 500ft. The views of both the falls and surrounding country will leave you in awe! 

Trowbridge Falls

Trowbridge Falls

Trowbridge Falls is northeast of Thunder Bay across from Centennial Park. The falls are a smaller set, closer to the size of rapids. Current River runs over the rocks that create the falls. The Trowbridge Falls is connected to Centennial Park by a bridge and Cascades Conservation Area to the north. These falls offer a beautiful view of the river and surrounding forest area; providing a relaxing location after a long hike or hot day. 

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