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Pukaskwa National Park
Pukaskwa National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1971, covering 1,878 km² (725 sq mi). It is the #22 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 1,878 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YQN · 222 km
Nearest airports to Pukaskwa National Park
- 1 YQN222 kmstraight line
- 2 YAM223 kmstraight line
- 3 CMX227 kmstraight line
Hancock, United StatesMore about Pukaskwa National Park
Pukaskwa National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 1,878 km² (187,780 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of London, making it the #22 largest national park in Canada (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Pukaskwa National Park
The closest airport is Nakina Airport (YQN), about 222 km away — around 4 h 49 min by car; alternatively Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM, 223 km). Other national parks within reach include Isle Royale National Park (2,314 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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