Things to see and do Shores Of Lake Superior

This is Madeline Island's large natural park, covering almost a quarter of the island. It offers beautiful walks overlooking the lake, but also the possibility of fishing and hunting (with a permit).

This park belongs this time to the City of La Pointe. Although natural, it is designed for tourists, with a campsite and services offered: kayaking, sailing, golf, bicycle.

The tourist office of the region, where you will find all the good addresses to venture into the great forests of the North. Visit Cook County's offices are located in the heart of Grand Marais, a short walk from restaurants and the harbour. You can easily park your car a little further away and walk around the centre. Stop here to stock up on maps and brochures. The website is also very rich in information on activities, accommodation and restaurants. The annual Visitor Guide can be downloaded.

This lighthouse was built after the terrible storm of 1905, which sent dozens of boats to the bottom. It was in operation from 1910 to 1961. You can discover it on your own, starting in the visitor center, or take a guided tour. The tour begins with a twenty-five minute film on the history of the lighthouse. You will then visit the lighthouse and the keeper's house, where guides in period costume will welcome you and give you information about daily life or about the lighthouse itself.

With a surface area of 4.2 km2, and a depth ranging from 6 to 11 metres, this lake was created by the melting of glaciers. It is the heart of the Itasca State Park and occupies a large part of it. You can drive along it, using the Brower Trail, up to the Mississippi Headwaters, located north of the lake. Lake Itasca is the main source of the Mississippi River, at least that is what British geographer and explorer Henry Schoolcraft said in 1832, after being part of an expedition to the area.