Pukaskwa National Park of Canada
2010 Events
Schedule subject to change. For more information about any of the following events call Pukaskwa National Park at (807) 229-0801.
Winter Wander
February 28, 2010
Hosted by the Friends of Pukaskwa. Please call the Park or visit the website of the Friends to obtain more information.
Open House
April 25, 2010
Drop by the park's administration building to meet the people who take pride in protecting and presenting Pukaskwa - a wonderful resource in your backyard. Get answers to your questions.
Earth Day Celebrations
April 22, 2010
Participate in an Aboriginal Sunrise Pipe Ceremony. Park staff will work with school children to help care for Mother Earth.
Bio Blitz
May 22, 2010
Participate in family-friendly events that focus on connecting kids with nature through fun, hands-on learning and getting young people learning and caring about biodiversity.
RV Seminar
June 12, 2010
Hosted by the Friends of Pukaskwa. Please call the Park or visit the website of the Friends to obtain more information. Seminar hosts, RV’ers Frank and Lucy Spence, will demonstrate techniques that can help you extend your RV camping season beyond the traditional warm weather months.
National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2010
The park celebrates native culture and history. Activities will take place off site in the neighbouring community of Pic River.
Anishinaabe Camp Opening
July 1, 2010
An annual event beginning early with a sunrise pipe ceremony. Watch the raising of a flag while the local youth drum group plays an honour song. Enjoy some locally made bannock and blueberry jam.
Canada Day
July 1, 2010
Free entry. Celebrate the 143rd Birthday of our great nation.
Take-a-Hike on Parks Day
July 17, 2010
Meet at the Visitor Center to hike the park's wonderful trails and walk away with more knowledge and appreciation through education. Visitor Center activities offered for all ages.
Lake Superior Day
July 18, 2010
Celebrate the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Spirit Fire
August 14, 2010
In a special campfire program, you will be travel back in time with the ghosts of lumberjacks and voyageurs, who have walked the Superior shore and Boreal forest of the park. Bring your own lawn chair.
Closing of Anishinaabe Camp
September 6, 2010
An annual event beginning early with a sunrise pipe ceremony. Watch the lowering of the flag while listening to a hand drum honour song. Have a taste of bannock and jam.