By Ron Breault, aka @SwiftyPaddler For many years I didn’t own a canoe to call my own, but instead rented or borrowed a neighbour’s. It wasn’t until the year 2001 that I purchased my first canoe. It was made by Swift Canoes and the model name was “Quetico”. And so began a decades long interest […]
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By: Jill Legault This year the John B. Ridley Research Library celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Breaking the Barrier. Thirty years ago, the worst happened to our Quetico Family. Our Head Gate Attendant Sheila Hainey left on her lunch hour and didn’t return. She tragically died in a car accident along Hwy 11. Sheila was
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By: Jared Stachiw Quetico Park is one of Ontario’s largest wilderness parks, encompassing over 1 million acres of rugged wilderness with regal red pine stands, large boreal wetlands, tranquil streams, and windswept lakes. We are incredibly proud to conserve these wild landscapes. To responsibly steward this protected area, we need to continually refine our understanding
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Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Have you been paddling for years in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and are looking to change up your route?
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On February 23, 2021, Quetico Provincial Park was officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association! The opportunity to look up into a beautiful starry sky has forever been a part of the Quetico Provincial Park camping experience. Imagine yourself lying on your back gazing up into a wide-open
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This post comes from Jill Legault, a Park Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. It’s the time of year to celebrate love.
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Today’s post comes from Quetico Superintendent Trevor Gibb. Quetico Provincial Park is primarily known for its world class backcountry canoeing opportunities. However, once the lakes freeze and snow blankets the forest, the park transforms into a wilderness winter wonderland.
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Today’s post comes from Carter Morash, who has worked as a backcountry warden in Quetico Provincial Park since 2015. The north end of Quetico is a beautiful place. There are quiet lakes, great fishing spots, wildlife viewing opportunities, and a variety of routes to try out. Did you know that the north end is also
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