Mississagi - Elliot Lake

Mississagi
Provincial Park
Campground
&
Elliot Lake, ON
2013 GUIDE
W
elcome to Mississagi Provincial Park &
Campground - one of Ontario’s truly
natural and interactive parks.
I invite you to explore our vast and varied landscapes
by hiking our extensive trail network through ancient
forests and geological hotbeds to some of Ontario’s
best lookouts. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
If paddling or fishing is more your thing, you won’t
find anywhere better than Mississagi. Our park is at
the heart of thousands of lakes and rivers - each with
their own unique scenery and full of lake and brook
trout. If relaxing is your thing, I welcome you to sit
back and enjoy the tranquility of our park from one
of our campsites, our sandy beaches or a stroll or bike
ride along our quiet park roads.
I welcome you to this special place, and hope you and
your family’s experiences at Mississagi Provincial Park
inspires a lifetime of stewardship of our natural and
cultural treasures.
En raison de contraintes de temps et de budget, Nous
avons imprimé ce guide en anglais seulement. Nous
excusons auprès de nos amis francophones et nous
efforcerons d’imprimer un guide français pour la
saison 2014. Nous sommes heureux d’offrir des
services en français dans le parc.
Sarah Daigle
Park Warden
Park Information
Facilities
The 60 campsites - including 46 pull-through trailer sites - in
this wooded campground on the north shore of Semiwite Lake
are secluded and private. Each site has a fireplace and a picnic
table. You’ll also find a boat launch, store, canoe rentals, one
group camping area and world class hiking, canoeing and fishing.
Getting Here
Mississagi Provincial Park is located north of the City of Elliot
Lake on Highway 639. Take highway 17 east from Sault Ste.
Marie or west from Sudbury and turn north on Highway 108.
Reaching Us
For more information and reservations contact Parks Ontario at
1-888-668-7275 or www.ontarioparks.com or contact the park
directly at 705-862-1203.
Rates
Vehicle Pass
Day Use
Senior Day Use Disabled Day Use Summer Vehicle Pass
Deer Trail Touring Route
Looking for a great way to spend a day or a scenic route to
Mississagi Provincial Park? Check out the Deer Trail Touring
Route. The Deer Trail is a 120 kilometre driving tour through
the area north of Elliot Lake & Mississagi. The route also
offers a short cut for those traveling from the West.
The Deer Trail is a relaxing way to appreciate the true
ruggedness and beauty of the landscape around Mississagi.
Simply turn North on Highway 108 or Highway 546 in Iron
Bridge and follow the signs to Mississagi Provincial Park or
ask for details at the Park.
$14
$11
$7
$107
Camping Permit
Regular Permit
Senior Permit
Disabled Permit
Seasonal Permit
$31.36
$25.09
$15.68
$1,285
Prices include HST (13%)
You Should Know!
Drinking Water
Firewood
The water at Mississagi Provincial Park is monitored
and tested daily by licensed park staff and weekly by
Algoma Public Health; however, the water available from
the standpipes and in the vault privies in the park is not
recommended for drinking.
Firewood and kindling is available for sale at the Mississagi
Provincial Park gatehouse. Please remember, it is an
offence to gather brush, branches, sticks, pine needles or
pine cones in Provincial Parks.
All water to be used for drinking, cooking or brushing
teeth, etc. should be brought to a rolling boil for 1 minute
for it to be considered safe for these purposes.
Bottled water can be purchased at the park store.
Groceries, Supplies, Laundry
The Mississagi Provincial Park store, located at the
gatehouse, sells bottled water, ice and some snack items.
You may also charge batteries for medical devices at the
gatehouse.
The City of Elliot Lake is located 25 km south of the park
and is a full service community with a variety of shopping
and service options as well as a hospital and emergency
care. Numerous stores offering groceries, camping and
recreational equipment are located in Elliot Lake.
For inquiries about the City of Elliot Lake, contact the
Elliot Lake Welcome Centre at 1-800-661-6692 or visit the
Welcome Centre in the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre next
to Tim Hortons.
Messages & Mail
There is a telephone located at the park office for
emergencies only. If you receive a message from family or
friends, it will be delivered to your campsite by one of our
park staff.
Cellphone service is available through Rogers in some
locations within Mississagi Provincial Park.
Generator Use
Generator use will be permitted only between the hours
of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. If you require a generator for
medical purposes, please let us know when you make your
reservation or immediately upon your arrival at the park.
Protect our trees. Transporting firewood could introduce
invasive species that can kill millions of trees. To help
slow the spread of Emerald ash borer, park staff will seize
firewood transported from all areas regulated by the Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA).
For information and restricted areas, visit inspection.gc.ca.
Garbage & Recycling
Garbage should be deposited daily at the central garbage
depot to avoid campsite raids from the park’s wildlife.
Cans, bottles and firewood bags can be recycled. Bins for
this purpose are located at the garbage depot. Do not put
garbage in your fire pit!
Propane Cylinders
Single use (non-refillable) propane cylinders should be
deposited in the Orange Drop collection cages lcated at the
gargage depot.
Waste Water
All waste water - black and grey - must be held and
disposed of at the trailer dumping station. Even grey water
poses health, environmental and aesthetic problems.
Group Camping
The group site will accommodate 15-20 tents, 4-5 medium
sized trailers, or a combination of both. There are toilets
and water taps nearby, and the site is a five minute walk
from the beach. Reservations can be made by calling
Mississagi Provincial Park directly.
Picnics and Day Use
For quiet, peaceful adventures in a wilderness setting, hike
the trails and paddle the rivers and lakes in and around the
park. Brilliant autumn colours make Mississagi a pretty
destination for a fall hike. Picnic areas with tables are
located on the shore of Semiwite Lake and Flack Lake.
Trails
Natural Features
Canoeing in the Mississagi area is very rewarding. A
number of opportunities are available including day
paddling, extended overnight tripping and, depending
on the time of year, whitewater kayaking and canoeing
on the Little White River.
Canoe Rentals
Rental canoes are available for full day and half day use in Mississagi
Provincial Park. Rentals include paddles, PFDs and a safety kit.
Arrangements can be made at the gatehouse.
Canoe Rental Rates
Half Day - $20
Full Day - $30
HST excluded
Detailed maps are available at the gatehouse.
Visitors to Mississagi can explore the park’s spectacular
landscape on a world-class trail network that visits some
of the best lookouts in the province. There are over sixty
kilometres of hiking trails associated with Mississagi
Provincial Park and area. The following trails are located
within the park: Helenbar Lake (7km), Jimchrist (11km),
Semiwite Lake (12km), Semiwite Creek (1.2km), Flack
Lake (0.8km), and the McKenzie (22km). The latter trail offers extended
overnight hiking with four interior campsites. The Cobre Lake Trail
(11km) is located in the Rawhide Lake Conservation Reserve outside the
park - approximately eleven kilometres north of the park entrance. Old
Baldy Trail (5km) is also located outside the park; however, it is only
accessible by boat. This trail starts on the shores of Flack Lake’s west end.
A detailed trail guide can be purchased at the gatehouse.
Except for its campsites and hiking trails,
much of Mississagi’s land is undeveloped. The
park is unspoiled, but for the still-noticeable
effects of logging and a forest fire in decades
past.
The area is marked by a wave action on an
ancient sandy beach - two billion years ago that left fossils in an exposure of ripple rock.
These ancient rock formations are rare and
are protected as a valuable part of our natural
heritage. They can be seen on the Flack Lake
Nature Trail.
Other reminders of the past include glacial
erratics - huge boulders that were scattered
through the park by the receding glaciers at
the end of the last Ice Age about 11,000 years
ago. Relics from the logging and mining era in
the late 19th and early 20th centuries can also
be seen throughout the park and in displays at
the visitor centre.
Native people have inhabited the park area for
many centuries. Within the park today, there
is evidence of old hunting and fishing camps of
the Mississauga tribe.
Despite logging and fire, the park contains
some massive old pines. It also contains
upland forests of sugar maple and yellow birch
and many examples of white birch, trembling
aspen, white spruce and balsam fir.
The surrounding forest is home to moose,
black bear and white-tailed deer, which may
occasionally be spotted by patient wildlife
observers - especially those with binoculars.
Mississagi is also host to abundant birdlife.
Mississagi Provincial Park is proudly operated
in partnership between the City of Elliot Lake
and Ontario Minsitry of Natural Resources.
Helenbar Lake Plane Crash
In 1946, RCAF Lt. William “Hugh” Mackenzie made a crash landing in
Helenbar Lake when his Gloster Meteor ran out of fuel. Miraculously,
he lived through the crash and managed to survive for three weeks until
he was rescued on Flack Lake by a fishing party from Laurentian Lodge.
Most of the aircraft was removed by the military, but the wing-tip fuel
tanks can be seen at the end of the portage on Helenbar Lake. They are
now protected by the Provincial Parks Act. This accident was the first jet
plane accident in Canada.
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Store Hours sun. 9 to 6
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For its unsurpassed natural beauty, easy access to countless
outdoor pursuits, beautiful beaches, first class hospital and
excellent health care services, and the new retail complex
underway. All of this and we had a wide array of
affordable accommodations to choose from,
that suited our lifestyle and budget.
Apartments from $490/month
townhomes from $620/month
homes from $650/month
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LAURENTIAN
Take a break from camping!
We’re right next door...
Laurentian Lodge is one of the
finest family destinations in the area.
Join us for a relaxed meal in our lakefront, log dining
room or take a stroll along our waterfall boardwalk.
In Store Deli & Bakery
Custom Cut Meats
Fresh Baked Breads & Desserts
Customized Cakes
We rent boats and motors on Flack Lake some of the finest fishing in the region.
Once you visit, you’ll want to return.
Laurentian Lodge is a spectacular venue for
weddings, groups, conferences or for a relaxed getaway.
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Outdoor Maps
Boots, Shoes & Sandals
Outdoor & Rugged Clothing
Bug Repellent
Propane Refills
Hats & Clothing
Ice
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Get your fishing & hunting license here.
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Recreation
Mississagi Provincial Park is classified as a natural
environment park in the Ontario Provincial Park system.
This class of park recognizes the provincially and regionally
significant natural and cultural features that occur in the
park and their need for protection.
The park provides outstanding opportunities for a variety of
high quality recreational pursuits that are compatible with
the natural character of the park.
Mississagi Provincial Park offers rugged wilderness with
rocky hills, northern pine and maple forests, and pristine
lakes. In addition to 60 campsites, Mississagi also offers 7
backcountry campsites.
Explore Mississagi Provincial Park this summer!
Wildlife Lives Here!
Parks are year-round homes for several wildlife species.
While you’re in the park, please respect wildlife and
appreciate them from a distance. Most wildlife species found
here have a natural fear of people and usually retreat when
they hear people approaching. Do not tease or chase them.
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Never feed wildlife as this can cause them to lose their
natural fear of people and they will become dependent
on people for food.
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If you encounter a large mammal do not approach it.
Leave the area at once by slowly backing away in the
direction from which you came.
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If you do encounter a bear in the park, please inform
park staff.
Sport fishing is a very popular activity
for park visitors. Numerous fish species
such as lake and brook trout are found
within park lakes. Flack, Semiwite,
Christman and Fullerton lakes have
naturally reproducing lake trout
populations and comprise the major
angling resources in the park.
Note: Gas motors are not permited in Christman Lake.
Mississagi Provincil Park has an
abundance of lakes that are great for
swimming. The campground area has
two, easily accessible beaches. There
are also wilderness beaches accessible
by trail.
Beaches are unsupervised. Child supervision and use
of life jackets is strongly encouraged. Life jackets are
available to borrow from the gatehouse.
Mississagi has an extensive network
of wilderness trails and roads that are
perfect for biking. The park is also
located along Highway 639 - a hard
surfaced highway with challenging hills, minimal traffic
and great scenery. We encourage cyclists to test their
skills around Mississagi Provincial Park and Elliot Lake.
Jimchrist trail is a reccommended ride due to the
wilderness setting, varrying terrain and wide trail base.
There are two road access boat
launches in Mississagi Provincial Park.
Semiwite boat launch is located within
the campground. Access is through the
park gate. The boat launch on Flack
Lake is outside of the campground and is monitored on
a regular basis by park staff. Users must be registered
campers or day pass holders to use either launch. Passes
can be purchased at the gatehouse or placed in the
payment box at Flack Lake.
Need Fishing Gear?
Eager to spend a day fishing? Don’t have equipment?
You can borrow a fully-rigged rod and reel through the
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters’ Tackle Share
Program offered at Mississagi Provincial Park.
A valid fishing permit is required and you must know the
local fishing regulations.
Visit the gatehouse for more details.
Park Map
To Highway 546
Deer Trail
Park Boundary
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Flack Lake
A park and boat launch provide access to the east shore
of Flack Lake. It is accessible only from Highway 639
and is situated three kilometres north of the park
gate. Facilities include a boat launch, dock, vault
privies, picnic tables, a fee station, parking area, and
the one kilometre Flack Lake Hiking Trail.
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Parking
Group Camping
Picnic Area
Recycling Depot
Primary Park Road
Boat Launch
Garbage Disposal
Overflow Roads
May be gated
Park Office
Drinking Water
Barrier-Free Toilet
Hiking Trailhead
Trail
Toilet
Swiming
Gatehouse
Trailer Sanitation Station
Barrier Free Sites
Park Store
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Ontario Provincial Park Wardens
There is one basic rule in Ontario Parks - have respect
and consideration for your fellow visitors and the park
environment. Below, you will find some of the more
common laws enforced in Provincial Parks. Under the
Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, the
registered permit holder is responsible for the conduct
of all campsite occupants and could be charged with
an offence based on the actions of the occupants of the
registered campsite. These laws are enforced by Provincial
Park Wardens who have all the power and authority of a
member of the Ontario Provincial Police within a Provincial
Park. Many offences could result in eviction from a
Provincial Park. Evicted visitors are prohibited from reentering any Provincial Park for a period of 72 hours.
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No excessive noise is allowed at any time.
If you are 19 years of age or older, you are permitted to
possess or consume alcoholic beverages on a registered
campsite only.
Collection of deadfall and cutting live trees is prohibited.
Do not feed the wildlife.
Safely store all food and garbage in your vehicle whenever
you leave your campsite.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
There must be a valid Park permit visible on the dash of
your vehicle at all times.
Fireworks are prohibited in Provincial Parks.
Fires can only be lit in designated fire pits.
Keep your campsite and park facilities clean.
This is not a complete listing of offences.
Please refer to the specific legislation.
finally a day when
everyone had fun together
Elliot Lake
Events
Westview Park
Larks in the Park Concert Series
Live outdoor Sunday concerts
Concerts start at 7 p.m.
June 16 - Young Running
July 7 - Dr. Draw
August 11 - Algoma Wild Flowers
June 27 to July 1
Uranium Heritage Days
June 29 - Canada Day Parade
June 29 - Street Dance
July 1 - Fireworks
June 29
Uranium Heritage Days Street Dance
Featuring Finger Eleven, The Beauties
& Saturday Night Special.
Licensed Event
July 12, 13 & 14
NAPA Autoparts North Shore
Challenge Drag Race
July 18
Century Flight Club
If your looking for a day of memories,
a short trip to Elliot Lake is a great plan!
July 20
The Neil Diamond Story
Elliot Lake is only a 15 minute drive from Mississagi Provincial Park.
You’ll find a safe, full service community with easy shopping and great
entertainment. It’s a natural part of your annual adventure.
September 21
Golden Helmets
Motorcycle Precision Riding Team
Elliot Lake Attractions
September 28 & 29
Elliot Lake Arts on the Trail
Miner’s Monument & Memorial
Sheriff Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Deer Trail Touring Route
Golf Stone Ridge at Elliot Lake
Fire Tower Lookout &
Ranger’s Heritage Centre
Nuclear Mining Museum &
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
You can learn more by visiting
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Toll Free: 1-800-661-6192
September 28 & 29
Art Among Friends
Elliot Lake
The Elliot Lake
Welcome Centre
Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre
Highway 108 next to Tim Horton’s