LAKE SUPERIOR CIRCLE TOUR August 2025

Leaving the metro area traveling clockwise around Lake Superior. Planning on attending a PowWow in Grand Portage, day trip to Isle Royale, Thunder Bay, Kakabeca Falls, camp at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ouimet Provincial Park and Canyon, amethyst mines, Terrace Bay Lighthouse, Aquasaban Falls, Casque Isle Hiking, Wawa Canada, Lake Superior Provincial Park, Agawa Bay, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, St. Ignace, Mackinaw Island, Whitefish Point, Porcupine Mountains, Bayfield, Madeline Island and more!
Please rsvp your interest!
Details to follow after meeting this summer of all those interested in this trip! Bring your suggestions!
Start date will be August 7, 2025. Probable end date will be August 25, 2025.

The best kind of souvenir is a memory.

NEW!
Yes, Parks Canada is offering free admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas from June 20 to September 2, 2025. This initiative is part of the Canada Strong Pass, which also includes discounted camping and overnight stays, as well as discounts for young people at national museums and on VIA Rail.
In more detail:
Free Admission:
Parks Canada locations will have free admission from June 20 to September 2, 2025.
Canada Strong Pass:
This pass is not a physical card, but rather a program that provides free access to Parks Canada locations and other benefits.
Who it applies to:
The free admission is for all visitors, regardless of age, during the specified period.
Other Fees:
While admission is free, other fees like camping, mooring, guided tours, and some permits may still apply, according to Parks Canada.
Youth Discounts:
Youth aged 17 and under already had free entry to Parks Canada locations, but this is extended to all visitors during the free admission period.
Refunds for Passes:
If you purchased a Parks Canada pass or booked camping or VIA Rail travel in advance, you may be eligible for a refund, according to a Reddit thread.