Quetico provincial park lies adjacent, north of the u. The chrismar adventure map is the official map of quetico provincial park. Use these interactive canoe maps to plan your next bwcaw or quetico trip. Planning a canoeing trip to quetico park northern ontario. Only fisher maps are accurate enough to be used for finding portages, hiking trails and campsites. Quetico provincial park is a large wilderness park in northwestern ontario, canada, known for its excellent canoeing and fishing. Published by the quetico superior foundation since 1964. However, it is a much smaller scale than the other maps approximately one half inch to the mile 1. Because of heavy demand, it is suggested that you make advance reservations. World famous destination for backcountry canoeing with over 2,000 lakes and 460,000 ha of remote wilderness. Quetico outfitters contact us quetico provincial park.
Quetico provincial park atikokan 2020 all you need to. For thousands of years, quetico park has served as a travel corridor for native peoples and, more recently, as one of the main routes to the west for european explorers and fur traders. Since its origin as a park in 19, people have been lobbying for its protection. Quetico is a superb network of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by short portages average 300 metres.
Experience a level of confidence like never before when paddling the boundary waters canoe area and quetico with paddlenav, the first detailed gps map of the canoeists paradise. Quetico provincial park is a large wilderness park in northwestern ontario, canada, renowned for its excellent canoeing and fishing. This map shows quetico provincial park located in northwestern ontario, south of the town of. Quetico provincial park management plan published 2018. Quetico provincial park, located in northwestern ontario on the international border with boundary waters canoe area wilderness in minnesota, is one of the worlds finest paddling destinations. For official map representation of provincial parks, visit. Quetico permits reserve your quetico provincial park permit. Quetico provincial park is a wilderness specifically for paddling. Quetico map software mckenzie digital maps of quetico. Adventure map is the official map of quetico provincial park. Maps, quetico, boundary waters maps, canoe trips, canoe. Welcome to quetico provincial park, one of ontarios finest.
Call 8079472391, visit their website or follow them on facebook or twitter. The boundary waters bwca map illustrates where river point outfitting co. Maps, quetico, boundary waters maps, canoe trips, canoe maps. One of canadas great wilderness paddling areas quetico provincial park we also service canoe trips into quetico provincial park. Canoeing quetico park sunset country, ontario, canada. Meen says in his little book on the geological features of the park is valid for other areas and therefore tourists in other regions than quetico will also find enjoyment and instruction in this brief, but very understandable geological treatise for the layman. Quetico park has no roads, no motorized equipment and only unimproved campsites no fire grates or latrines like in the bwcaw. Attractions, atving, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, paddling, skiing, snowmobiling, hydrology, logging and industry roads. In 1915, the province cancelled the bands right to. Quetico park is shown in the top of the map in yellow.
Each map in this series covers the same area as a corresponding mackenzie map. Quetico maps with highlighted points of interest bolding designates large digital files. Quetico provincial park operates on a strict quota system with each park access point ranger station being assigned a fixed number of permits per day. In 1915, the province cancelled the bands right to the reserve and relocated the people on the reserve. This maps shows that quetico provincial park encompasses 4718 square kilometres 471,878 hectares of rugged canadian shield with numerous lakes and streams.
Best trails in quetico provincial park ontario, canada alltrails. Quetico is an iconic wilderness class park renowned for its rugged beauty, towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, picturesque rivers and lakes. Nwon02 topo quetico provincial park backroad mapbooks. So pleased to have made time for one nights stay at quetico provincial park. These are the same maps canoeists, outfitters and guides have been using, and updating, on quetico canoe trips for decades. Quetico provincial park, one of the first parks established in ontario, is a wilderness sanctum of international acclaim. Quetico provincial park travel guide at wikivoyage. Designated campsites are not required, but party size limitations do apply. A maze of sparkling blue lakes, immense granite boulders and towering pines, this is a true wilderness.
The latest update are conditions as of july 1, 2016. Quetico canoe trips seagull bwcaw and quetico outfitters. Interactive map of the boundary waters bwca and quetico provincial park with a route time and distance calculator. The southern boundary of the park lies on the canada u. Many people opt to carry this map and a map with a larger scale for the greater detail. Quetico is located in the judicial district of rai ny river and within the fort frances district of the ontario ministry of natural resources. This 4,760 km2 park shares its southern border with minnesotas boundary waters canoe area wilderness, which is part of the larger superior national forest. Instantly zoom inout and scroll around the full set of mckenzie maps that cover quetico park. While in the park, follow all rules and regulations set out by the provincial parks and conservation reserves act, this will preserve the wilderness values that. Quetico provincial park was regulated as a provincial park in 19, and was classified as a. While in the park, follow all rules and regulations set out by the provincial parks and conservation reserves act, this will preserve the wilderness values that make quetico such a special place. Only fisher maps are accurate enough to be used for finding. Quetico provincial park has over 2,000 wilderness campsites scattered across some 600 lakes.
These large wilderness parks are often collectively referred to as the boundary waters or the quetico. Quetico provincial park outfitters canoe trip planning. The lakes are still pure and you can still hear the wolves call as the sun slips behind the horizon. Encompassing 469 456 hectares of lakes and rivers carving the canadian shield, the park is revered by paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts who desire the tranquility and challenges of a true wilderness experience.
Best trails in quetico provincial park ontario, canada. Quetico is the name of a provincial park in northwestern ontario. Quetico provincial park was regulated as a provincial park in 19, and was classified as a wilderness park in 1977 o. Get it here quadrant 01 pdf quadrant 02 pdf quadrant 03 pdf quadrant 04 pdf full size 22 x 17 pdf updated july. More than just tracks and waypoints, this is a complete, detailed map featuring. Park features on this map are representative only and may not accurately depict regulated park boundaries. This map shows quetico provincial park located in northwestern ontario, south of the town of atikokan, approximately 160 km west of thunder bay and adjacent to the canada united states u. Quetico dawson trail heritage pavilion campground and backcountry entrance point.
Canadas quetico provincial park is adjacent to minnesotas boundary waters canoe area. Quetico and boundary waters canoe routes seagull canoe. Ministry of natural resources and forestry subject. The boundary waters map shows the boundary waters bwcaw and its relationship to canadas quetico provincial park. Instead, there were gentle waves lapping at the shore and a couple of families enjoying the stunning surroundings. If your map gets lost in the mail just send us an email and well simply send you a new map for free. Quetico has been a provincial park for over 100 years. The bwca canoe country has changed very little since the days of the voyageurs. Interactive canoe maps bwca quetico maps anderson outfitters. Quetico provincial park atikokan all you need to know. For thousands of years, quetico park has served as a travel corridor for native peoples and, more recently, as one of the main routes. The 4,760 km 2 1,180,000acre park shares its southern border with minnesotas boundary waters canoe area wilderness, which is part of the larger superior national forest. In 1977, the goal was to preserve quetico provincial park, which contains a natural environment of recreational and historical significance, in perpetuity for the people of ontario as an area of wilderness that is not adversely affected by human activities. Quetico provincial park permits reserve your quetico permit.
Magical maps for quetico provincial park a complete set of digital maps covering all of quetico park. Quetico is a superb network of beautiful lakes and r. Description of the various maps available for the boundary waters and quetico. Maps can be printed at the standard scale and dimensions of mckenzie or fisher maps, or you can choose a custom area and scale for your printed map. Except for dawson trail, the park is accessible only by water. It was so quiet and peaceful, with no noise from the highway. You can explore the heart of the park for two days or two. Quetico park is now a top ten pick of worldwide boating destinations on lonely planet, the premier international trip guide to the most exotic, rugged and remote. Drivein, fullservice camping is only available at dawson trail, located in the. Our rugged neighbor to the north, quetico offers excellent fishing, picturesque views, and memories that will last a lifetime. Like its wilderness cousin quetico provincial park. Like its wilderness cousin quetico provincial park ontario, and its sister the. Boundary waters canoe area which creates over two million acres of wilderness canoe tripping with minimal mechanized travel. At the turn of the 20th century, public concern about outdoor recreation and wilderness protection in the rainy lake watershed led to the designation in 1909 of the superior national forest, the minnesota game reserve and the quetico forest reserve.
Miles of canoe routes will take you to some of the best fishing around. In the quetico you decide how wild your experience may be miles of canoe routes will take you to some of the best fishing around. These areas give canoeists vast areas to explore for canoeing and camping wilderness adventures. Map users are encourages to reported any changes or updates on portage conditions.
The map is available in 4 quadrants for easy viewing and printing. Quetico provincial park was created by the ontario legislature in 19, but road access wasnt built until 1954. For official map representation of provincial parks, visit ontarios crown land use policy atlas. Native american burial ground on rainy river to remain. Quetico provincial park canoe trip outfitters start planning your quetico canoe adventure today.
Canadas quetico provincial park and is bordered on. Encompassing 469 456 hectares of lakes and rivers carving the canadian shield, the park is revered by paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts who desire the tranquility and challenges of a true wilderness. Stop by the canoe country book store for a many selections of book titles about the bwca, quetico and canoe camping, including boundary waters and quetico guide books. Boundary waters, quetico, voyageurs national park, and a few. In 1909, quetico forest and game reserve was established to protect wildlife values, while in the adjacent american state of minnesota, the superior national forest was founded.
Andersons canoe outfitters provides outfitting, canoe rentals and shuttle service. Hand edited and verified for accuracy most detailed map dat. Native american burial ground on rainy river to remain closed. Stretching 60 miles from east to west and 40 miles from north to south, quetico park is renowned for its rugged beauty its towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, picturesque lakes and rivers and for the best wilderness canoeing in the world.
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