National marine conservation areas promote sustainable use of resources. Traditional activities would carry on. Boating is also encouraged. In fact, boaters would benefit from access to the lake and from support services and facilities that promote safe and enjoyable boating experiences. Parks Canada would engage communities and boating organizations to help plan and manage services in the area.
Camping is a traditional activity undertaken on islands throughout the study area.
If any islands are included as part of the national marine conservation area, camping sites would be managed to minimize their impact on sensitive features such as endangered species, archaeological sites and critical habitats. Recreational diving is encouraged in a national marine conservation area. Some 17 shipwrecks are reputed to rest on the lake bottom in the area. Many have yet to be found and documented. Only by working with the diving community can Parks Canada increase knowledge about locations and rich history of the sites.