Imagine traveling by canoe, as did the Natives, fur traders and explorers through remote wilderness lakes, rivers and portages where you may see very few people for days. The absolute silence and feeling of peace are unforgettable. There are no logging operations, lodges or any form of development in Quetico and since it is a non-motorized park you can escape the disturbance of motorboats. Quetico is an Ojibway word, which means "ancient spirit of beauty". This meaning is well suited, as Quetico is a place where nature remains in its natural state untouched by the harsh imprint of modern man. Quetico Park is located on the Canadian Shield typical of rocky outcrops lining the lakes, which make ideal campsites and are great for swimming after a long days paddle. The shorelines are fringed with old growth windswept pines creating a very picturesque landscape and providing inspiration to many artists, painters and writers, such as the group of seven.

Imagine a night sky filled with stars, a full moon glistening over the still water, the haunting call of a loon in the distance, a lone wolf howling or a night sky dancing with the shimmering northern lights (aurora borealis). You will be amazed by the solitude and tranquility these surroundings exude... you will feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated. You will also come to the realization of how small and insignificant human kind is as compared to the vastness and power of nature. It is not just serene and beautiful but tough and unforgiving.

In Quetico, one can observe wildlife in its pristine and undisturbed setting. There will be opportunities for viewing/photographing wildlife such as moose, bear, lynx, otter, mink, marten, fisher, eagles and many other creatures of the wild. A native guide (from Lac La Croix first nation) will also be available to share aboriginal skills and cultural knowledge/history in Quetico, tell legends around the campfire, interpret rock paintings (pictographs), teach about wild edibles and the making of birch bark canoes during the fur trading period. A visit to Old Fort William (Thunder Bay's original fur trading post) would be an educational sight to see while you are in the area. Visit their web site (www.fwhp.ca)

Enjoy the simplicity of life by carrying everything you need to survive and be happy in a canoe or on your back. Life is then stripped to the basic needs of survival... food, water, shelter and warmth. Learn how to gather (edibles and medicinals) and catch your own food (fish). Learn survival skills in shelter building, fire starting, identifying wild edibles, and navigation/orienteering.