Lake Superior Provincial Park
Bask in the splendor of nature at Lake Superior Provincial Park. Covering over 1,550 square km, it is one of the largest provincial parks in Ontario and features scenic campsites, amazing trails and diverse local wildlife.
Located along the northeastern shores of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Superior Provincial Park is nestled between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa, in the Algoma district of Northern Ontario. Visitors can also opt to fly into the Sault Ste. Marie Airport, then drive two hours north to the park.
To find out more information about Lake Superior Provincial Park, check their section on the Ontario Parks website. To learn more about things to do and places to explore nearby, keep on scrolling to find out what Destination Ontario recommends.
Accessibility Features
Wheelchair accessible
Unobstructed path through public
hallways that are wide enough to allow
people using wheelchairs and other
mobility devices to move easily through
the building.
Support persons welcome
Support persons are welcome to provide
services or assistance with
communication, mobility, personal care,
medical needs or access to facilities.
Please check with the organization about
entry fees, if applicable.
Service animals welcome
Service animal can be identified by visual
indicators (guide dog or other animal
wearing a vest/harness); or
documentation available from a
regulated health professional to confirm
the animal is required due to a disability.
Information available in alternative format
Accessible formats (e.g. for menus,
brochures, etc) and communication
supports are provided in a timely manner
upon request at no extra charge in
consultation with the person making the
request.
Easy access electrical outlets
At least one electrical outlet within easy
reach has clear floor space in front for
charging an electric mobility device.
Accessible washroom
An accessible washroom stall has
adequate manoeuvring room for mobility
devices. Includes grab bars, transfer
space, accessible door latch, sink with
knee clearance, and lever handles or
automatic sensor faucets.
Accessible drop-off location
Passenger drop-off is available by an
accessible entrance.
Accessible parking
At least one identified, reserved parking
space with a safe, clearly marked
accessible route from the designated
parking area to an accessible building
entrance.
Accessible entrances/exits
A sufficiently wide, hard surfaced,
unobstructed path, no steps or equipped
with ramp connecting to a public
entrance or exit and identified by signage.
Automatic door openers, adequate
manoeuvring room in front of door.
Wheelchair and/or mobility devices available
Wheelchairs and/or mobility devices are
available, free of charge, or for rent.
More about Lake Superior Provincial Park
Situated on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Superior Provincial Park can trace its history to ancient volcanic activity visible in several rock outcrops, as well as centuries-old pictographs drawn by the Ojibwe people. Being located in both the Eastern forest-boreal transition eco-region as well as the Central Canadian Shield forest region, the park’s landscape is filled with a diverse mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, including pine and the sweet sugar maple. It is also home to a large population of moose, many of whom can be spotted from April to June. With numerous hiking trails, multiple lakes and rivers, and hundreds of campsites spaced out around the park grounds, visiting adventurers can be sure to find something thrilling to do.
Set up camp near the many picturesque bays in Lake Superior Provincial Park. The camping grounds near Agawa Bay contains 152 campsites that are located near a beach, and campers are treated to stunning views of the sunset over Lake Superior. The park’s visitor centre is also located in the Agawa Bay camping grounds, where one can read about the history of the park and make quick storage arrangements with park staff. Visitors looking for more privacy will appreciate the camping grounds at Rabbit Blanket Lake. With just 60 camping sites, campers can quietly enjoy nature and spot the milky way on clear nights.
Being one of the biggest provincial parks in Ontario, Lake Superior Provincial Park will surely spoil visitors with activities. Avid bird watchers can spot any of the 250 different northern and southern bird species that call the park home, while wildlife lovers can keep an eye out for local moose, black bears, white-tailed deer, or gray wolves.
Love canoeing and fishing? There are eight designated canoe routes within the park, traversing multiple lakes and rivers such as Rabbit Blanket Lake teeming with Brook Trout, or take the long way to scenic Old Woman Lake. Get in touch with the park’s past by hiking to the Agawa Pictographs, bright red drawings created on rock ledges 150-400 years ago by the Ojibwe people.
Enjoy hiking? Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted by the park’s picturesque trails. Enjoy sweeping views of the coast along the 65 km Coastal Trail, or seek out the old woman’s face in the cliffs by looping around the 5 km Nokomis Trail, or enjoy a little of every beauty the park has to offer with the 8 km Orphan Lake Trail that takes visitors over cobblestone beaches, dense forests of maple trees, picturesque lookouts and ethereal waterfalls.
Because of its massive size and distance from urban centres, Lake Superior Provincial Park is an ideal road trip destination.
Last updated: August 9, 2022