Book description
Quetico Park in northwestern Ontario celebrates its 100th anniversary
in 2009. Long-recognized as a gem among parks, Quetico contains some
of the largest stands of old-growth red and white pine in Canada , as
well as a diversity of fascinating lichens, carnivorous plants in
specialized habitats.
The author presents an insightful look into Quetico's natural
history as he examines the adapations that have allowed moose,
white-tailed deer, wolves and other mammals to survive. The human
history of the park is also explored, beginning with the Objiwa living
there when the area was designated as a park, followed by accounts of
trappers, loggers, miners, park rangers, and poachers.
Beginning with the retreat of the glaciers, the author combines his
thorough research into Quetico's long and varied history with the
threads of his own extensive involvement with the park. The result is
a splendid tribute to a very special place.
Jon Nelson worked as a park ranger in Quetico from 1976 to 1987.
He has written numerous articles for ON Nature, Lake
Superior Magazine, the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal, and
the Globe and Mail. He lives in Thunder Bay.
