Great Lakes

• LRCA on Lake Superior
  • Hurkett Cove
  • Little Trout Bay
  • MacKenzie Point
  • Mission Island Marsh
  • Silver Harbour
• Regulatory Role
• Lake Superior Water Levels
• Landowner Resources
• Lake Superior Watershed
• Conservation on the Great Lakes
• Remedial Action Plan

Mission Island Marsh

Walk along the boardwalk & surround yourself with a beautiful ecosystem

The shallow water and aquatic plants of Mission Island Marsh are essential for waterfowl and fish. Walk along the boardwalk for a closer look at the colourful aquatic vegetation and follow the self-guided Mission Marsh Learning Trails through the various ecosystems present in the Conservation Area, including Forest, Coastal Wetland, Lagoon and Meadow. Mission Island Marsh is a must for recreation walkers, nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, naturalists clubs and education groups.

The Interpretive Pavilion at Mission Marsh contains colourful displays about water, as well as the history of the area.

BROCHURE

DID YOU KNOW?

• Conservation Areas in the Lakehead Region are privately owned by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA). They are not City Parks or Crown Land.
• The LRCA pays property taxes on all of its Conservation Areas.
• The LRCA maintains the trails, parking areas, boat launches and other facilities located within our Conservation Areas without the support of Federal or Provincial funding.
• Your purchase of an Explore Card Parking Pass or payment of the $2.00 per vehicle parking fee supports development, maintenance and improvements to the LRCA’s existing trail networks, as well as general Conservation Area maintenance and upkeep.
• Funds raised through the purchase of Explore Cards and payment of the $2.00 per vehicle parking fee also support the LRCA’s Environmental Education and Stewardship programming.
• A minimum $2.00 per vehicle parking fee is recommended.

Thank you in advance for your generous support. Our Conservation Areas depend on it.