It ’ s wildfire season , don ’ t be the reason .
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Mississagi Provincial Park
Scenic vistas and secluded lakes are a highlight of this rugged landscape . The park ’ s rustic campground , just north of the City of Elliot Lake , is a great base to explore Mississagi ’ s waterways and trails . More than 40 km of outstanding hiking trails pass through a variety of landscapes and forests , and take in many lookouts with expansive views of the Penokean Hills . Several lakes provide canoeing , boating and trout fishing opportunities . Tel : ( 705 ) 865-2021
MISSINAIBI PROVINCIAL PARK
Missinaibi was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 2006 for its outstanding recreation , natural and cultural heritage . Both a huge lake surrounded by the largest game preserve in the world , and a 450 km-long heritage river , Missinaibi provides outstanding fishing , boating , canoeing , both car and backcountry camping in a wilderness setting . Tel : ( 705 ) 864-3114
Fresh fish cooked over an open fire , there ’ s nothing quite like a shore lunch . Unless it turns into a wildfire !
Anglers , remember to put your shore lunch fire out . A wildfire can affect fish and wildlife habitat along a shoreline and can be very expensive to control .
If you have a shore lunch fire , remember the rules :
• Build the fire on bare soil or rock in a location sheltered from the wind .
• Make sure the fire is a safe distance from all flammable material , including overhanging branches .
• Keep the fire small and tend it at all times .
• Most importantly , put the fire out when you are done . Soak it with water , stir the ashes and soak it again . Repeat until the ashes are cold to the touch .
For more information , contact your local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Fire Office .
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Nagagamisis Provincial Park
Cree for “ lake with fine sandy shores ”, this secluded lake is a favourite fishing spot for Walleye and Pike . The park is at the heart of an ancient glacial landscape of clear blue lakes , many with excellent Lake & Brook Trout fishing . The Boreal Forest here is home to the elusive Woodland Caribou . The park has 107 campsites , showers , flush toilets , a laundromat and a fish-cleaning hut . Tel : ( 807 ) 868-2254
Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park
Ivanhoe Lake is a great family camping park and a premier boating and fishing spot . The park includes the east half of Ivanhoe Lake and 20 km of the Ivanhoe River , with a great shallow sandy beach , great birding , excellent boating , canoe , kayak , Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and great fishing for Walleye and Pike . There is a full-service campground with 108 sites . Tel : ( 705 ) 899-2644
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
This quiet park is known locally for its excellent Pike and Walleye fishing , and completely surrounds the clear waters of Fushimi Lake . It also has great swimming at one of the half dozen sandy beaches scattered around its shores , many shore lunch spots for fish fries , and even some backcountry campsites . The campground has just 46 sites - almost all with electrical service , one waterfront cabin , showers and flush toilets , and laundromat . Tel : ( 705 ) 372-5909
C ’ est la saison des incendies de forêt , n ’ en soyez pas la cause .
Du poisson frais cuit sur un feu en plein air – rien ne peut se comparer à un repas sur le bord de l ’ eau . Sauf si le feu cause un incendie de forêt !
Pêcheurs , n ’ oubliez pas d ’ éteindre votre feu de cuisson . Un incendie de forêt peut nuire aux poissons et à l ’ habitat faunique situé sur le rivage . Il peut également être très coûteux à maîtriser et à éteindre .
Si vous allumez un feu de cuisson , n ’ oubliez pas les règles :
• Préparez le feu sur un sol dénudé ou rocheux à l ’ abri du vent .
• Veillez à ce que le feu se trouve à une distance sécuritaire de tout matériau inflammable et qu ’ il ne soit pas placé sous des branches .
• Gardez le feu de petite taille et surveillez-le en tout temps .
• Mais surtout , éteignez le feu lorsque vous avez terminé . Arrosezle avec de l ’ eau , remuez les cendres et arrosez-le encore . Recommencez jusqu ’ à ce que les cendres soient froides au toucher .
Pour plus de renseignements , communiquez avec le bureau des incendies du Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts de votre localité .
ontario . ca / preventiondesincendies
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