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Michipicoten Provincial Park
47.9253° N, -84.8375° E
About
Michipicoten Provincial Park is a park in Ontario, Canada, located at the mouth of the Michipicoten River. The park preserves the ruins of a French trading post that operated from the early 1700s until it was abandoned by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1904. It is a non-operating park, meaning there are no facilities or services. Fishing and hiking are the only permitted activities.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Route explorations
Early European reach
mid-17th century
Indigenous artifacts c.1100 AD
c. 1100 AD
Post established
c. 1700
La Vérendrye appointment
1727
Licenses to traders
1739
French abandonment
1763
Reopening by independent traders
1767
Purchase by private traders
1777
North West Company takeover
1783
HBC rival post
1797
HBC consolidation
1821
Superior Division headquarters
1827
Transport changes reduce role
1863
Mining administration
1898
Final closure
1904
Archaeological survey
1969
Condition by 1980
1980
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
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