Quetico is special

Quetico is an iconic wilderness park renowned for its rugged beauty, towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, and picturesque rivers and lakes. Visitors can experience year-round camping in rustic cabins or pod rentals at the Dawson Trail Campground, enjoy scenic cross-country ski trails in the winter months, or partake in the Park’s world-renowned backcountry canoeing.

Whether you spend two days or two weeks exploring the heart of Quetico, every moment is unforgettable—and it’s a wilderness worth protecting.

Quetico is huge

Spanning nearly 5,000 square kilometers—enough to fit Prince Edward Island inside—Quetico is a vast wilderness. With 1,400 kilometers of canoe routes, 35 kilometers of hiking trails, 587 portages, over 2,000 campsites and over 500 sparkling lakes, the Park offers plenty of room for the hundreds of animal and plant species that thrive here.

Quetico is ecologically rare

Nestled at the crossroads of three ecozones—the Great Lakes forest, Boreal forest, and prairie—Quetico is a vibrant hub within the Arctic watershed. With the continental divide running through the Park, it’s a perfect site for ecological research on pressing issues like climate change and forest harvesting.

Quetico is part of Indigenous culture

For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have called this region home, with a legacy that includes 28 stunning pictograph sites still visible in the Park. For the Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, formerly Lac La Croix First Nation, these sacred pictographs hold deep cultural significance. We are honored to work alongside the Gakijiwanong Nation, learning from their rich heritage as we protect and respect this cherished land.

Quetico is filled with wildlife

Quetico Park is teeming with life, hosting hundreds of species from chipmunks and loons to black bears and moose. Park visitors might even catch rare glimpses of lynx, deer, and timber wolves. Birdwatchers can hope to spot over 250 different species, while anglers can reel in lake trout, bass, walleye, and northern pike.

Quetico is a part of Canadian history

Quetico isn’t just a natural wonder—it’s steeped in rich history. Once travelled by French explorers, Scottish traders, and the Hudson’s Bay Company, the legendary “Voyageurs’ Highway” weaves through this stunning landscape. Even the army marched through on their way to the battles of the Louis Riel rebellion.

Quetico needs your support

Your support is vital to the ongoing success and lasting impact of the Quetico Park Foundation.