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Some distance further west (about 160km / 100mi from Thunder Bay) lies Quetico Provincial Park. This extends over more than 4500 sq.km / 1740 sq.mi and is for the most part accessible only on foot, on horseback or by canoe. Belonging geologically to the Canadian Shield the landscape shows all the familiar signs of glaciation with a multitude of lakes and hummocks sculpted by ice from the crystalline Pre-Cambrian bedrock. There are still some black bears around, as well as numerous animals such as otters and beavers (also some ospreys) which thrive in the water-filled environment. Although a stranger might imagine him- or herself transported to a truly primeval northern forest, in fact there are traces of lengthy human occupation. Among
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Hobbies & Activities category: Provincial or municipal park; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Quetico Provincial Park
Ministry of Natural Resources
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 597-2735
Ministry of Natural Resources
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 597-2735
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