The Slates are home to the largest known herd of unpredated woodland caribou. This section of wilderness coast forms part of the most remote section of coastline on Lake Superior and has recently been designated by Ontario as a signature destination, part of Ontario s Great Lakes Heritage Coast. We travel by tug from Pukaskwa Depot to our Rock Island Site so you will have an opportunity to view the Superior Uplands section of this spectacular coast. This trip is designed for intermediate paddlers. We paddle a spectacular coastline of clear waters, rocky headlands, sandy beaches and landscape carved from 10,000 years of wind, water and time.
Forests are a deep green boreal and transitional mix interspersed with rare arctic disjunct plants.
Along with a wide variety of wildlife including, moose, fox, beaver and otter, this coast is home to Ontario s most southerly natural herd of woodland caribou. It s a great place to spot loons, bald eagles, osprey and hawks. Human history includes Native Pukaskwa Pits and weathering evidence of a vibrant voyageur fur trade and an era of logging, now long gone. Especially spectacular sights include Cascade Falls, Otter Island, Oiseau Bay, Richardson Island and more. This section of wilderness coast is the most remote section of coastline on Lake Superior and has recently been designated by Ontario as the Superior Highlands a signature destination, part of Ontario s Great Lakes Heritage Coast.