The Pictographs on the rock at Agawa Bay - the highlighted circle contains the famous images in red ochre of Misshepezhieu (centre) and the canoe filled with paddlers (left). Misshepezhieu is the legendary mythical beast and demi-god in First Nation's lore.
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Places : Canada : Ontario
- Lake Superior : Agawa Bay
Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park
- General Information
- Agawa Bay is park of Lake Superior Provincial Park. If you camp near the beach, you can launch directly into Lake Superior. However, if the waves are up, the dumping surf can be difficult to launch into. This page describes launching from Sinclair Cove, a short drive north of the Agawa Bay campsite. It allows you to launch in the calm of the cove and paddle out into the lake. It provides direct access to the cliff with the famous pictographs. You can also paddle out to Montreal Island, a round trip of about 20km or so.
- Directions
- Follow Highway 17 north from Agawa Bay and watch for the signs to Sinclair Cove. Follow the road to the boat launch.
- Parking
- The parking area is a short walk from the launch.
- Put in
- There is a boat launch for power boats. You can also launch to the right of the ramp, if I remember correctly.
Information sources
- Charts for area
- CHS 2307 (large) 2315 (details of Sinclair Cove and two other coves). For this open area, the park map may be adequate.
- Website
- Ontario Parks - Lake Superior
- Guidebook
- Guide to Sea Kayaking Lakes Superior and Michigan
Environment
- Water considerations
- This is the closest thing to a freshwater ocean you can get. The waves can be big and the water is cold.
- Wildlife
- Lots of campsite critters. Montreal Island has a herd of deer.
Camping
- Campsites
- Lots of campsites in the park are car accessible. Interior sites are available, but not kayak accessible.
Other info
- Costs
- Camping fees or day-use fees. See park web site for details.
- Special considerations
- Potentially crowded in prime season.
- Recommended
- It's a beautiful area. The Agawa Rock Pictographs are a must see - if you can't paddle to them due to weather, you can hike to them via a short trail (just off the highway between Agawa Bay campsite and Sinclair Cove). In fact, even if you paddle past them, it's worth walking in to see them as well. If you can't paddle, other hiking trails are quite nice, with many day hikes in the area.
