shoreLINES: Stories from our guides and guardians
shoreLINES is a quarterly newsletter intended to keep our partners and stakeholders informed about Parks Canada's activities and heritage places in Northern Ontario.
(shoreLINES, Spring 2012 - PDF 1.5 mb)
Sault Lock better than ever! © Parks Canada
SAULT LOCK BETTER THAN EVER
by Barry Guzzo
Investments in 2010 to improve the reliability and performance of the recreational lock at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal benefit boaters, visitors and future generations. In fact, the lock now operates better than when it was first constructed and we couldn't have done it without you.
>> read more about the Sault Lock story ...
Come see where it all began! © Parks Canada
COME SEE WHERE IT ALL BEGAN!
by Elia Marini
"I embarked on the morning … with two six pounders and every man I could muster". ~ Captain Roberts
From Fort St. Joseph, on a remote island at the north end of Lake Huron, an alliance of British forces, voyageurs, Métis and First Nations warriors distinguished themselves by launching the first major action of the War of 1812.
>> read more about the War of 1812 story ...
Outdoor fun along
the top of the lake! © Parks Canada
OUTDOOR FUN ALONG
THE TOP OF THE LAKE
by Sylvio (Hoss) Pelletier
Winter has come and gone leaving us with many great memories. Snow conditions and temperatures this year were perfect for enjoying the outdoors and hopefully you found time to get out for some winter fun. We are excited about another summer season packed with community events to get you outdoors and having fun along the top of Lake Superior.
>> read more about the Outdoor Fun story ...
Pukaskwa Peregrines © Brian Ratcliff
PUKASKWA PEREGRINES
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
by Christine Drake
Pukaskwa National Park first noticed a return of Peregrine falcons in 1998, when two adults were observed displaying breeding behaviour. Fourteen years later, after observing consistent successful breeding by multiple pairs on three territories in the park, ecologists believe the population is small yet stable.
>> read more about the Peregrine story ...
Celebrate Birthdays,
Victorian-style © Parks Canada
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
VICTORIAN-STYLE
by Jeanette Cowen
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is now offering Victorian Tea Party themed birthdays. Parties are held at the historic Superintendent's Residence and consist of a program led by costumed interpreters and the experience of participating in a tea party complete with fine china and tea service.
>> read more about the Victorian-Style Birthday Party story ...
NORTHERN ONTARIO GOES SOCIAL!
Parks Canada is using social media to keep you up to speed with what’s happening at Parks Canada sites in Northern Ontario and across Canada. See what staff are up to … learn about upcoming events … and share your experiences at Fort St. Joseph and Sault Canal National Historic Sites, Pukaskwa National Park and the proposed Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area.
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shoreLINES, Winter 2012
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