The Pukaskwa National Park was nicely on the route and for us an ideal stop for breakfast and a walk. The fact that it is sometimes better not to read all the information about the park is once again evident today. If you don’t have high expectations, it can only turn out great. The Pukaskwa is a huge park but as in many national parks in Canada only a small area is accessible, especially if you are only there for a few hours. From the brochure we got at the entrance of the park we combined two hikes and were dumbfounded by the beauty here. Along the white sandy beach dotted with old tree stumps, we walked along the tide line and climbed over the smooth rocks that slid into the water at an angle.

Immediately behind the beach, the trail dipped into the forest. Because of its location near the water and the humidity, the vegetation here was different. There was moss growing on the ground and on trees which gave everything much more color. After the hike we gratefully used the water facilities at the campground and drove on towards Thunder Bay. Out of nowhere a moose suddenly appeared at the edge of the road. Along the Trans Canada Highway there are plenty of signs pointing out that there are moose in the area, but usually one don’t take them into account. 

In Hukett Cove, the sun was slowly setting on the shores of a bay that borders Lake Superior. Overlooking the bay with some shipwrecks behind us, this was one of the better places to spend the night…a successful day!