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Theodore Fouriezos Wetland Trail
Location Sturgeon River House Museum in Sturgeon Falls Ownership Management Length 4 km Difficulty (1-easy; 2-moderate; 3-difficult) 1 Supported Activities hiking, snowshoeing Amenities parking, washrooms, picnic area, lookout, rest area, interpretive signage Surface wetland settings Rules for Use: - walking trail only Safety Considerations: - boardwalks may be slippery if wet or frozen, proceed with caution Maintenance: - weekly Description: The Sturgeon River House Museum is the actual 3-acre site of a Hudson's Bay trading post and contains a network of trails set in a provincially significant wetland. The low impact trails are a mixture of wood chip covered paths and boardwalks. The trails feature a host of special interest stations, a bird viewing platform, a jaunt-viewing platform that overlooks Cache Bay. Within the entire system, four wetland types are found: bog, fen, swamp, and marsh. The variety and abundance of flora and fauna are indicative of the numerous ecosystems and habitats, which are sustained by these wetlands. The Museum will provide bilingual, year-round programming and foster wetland conservation through promotion, research, and educational and recreational activities. Directions: From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head northwest for about 42 km on HWY 17 towards Sturgeon Falls. Turn left at LeBlanc Road. LeBlanc Road turns right and becomes Lalande Road, which turns left and becomes Fort Road. The Sturgeon River House Museum is number 250. |
