shoreLINES: Stories from our guides and guardians

A Look at the Powerhouse Stabilization Progress

By Brendan Hodgson

This fall marks a major milestone in the ongoing restoration of the Powerhouse at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. The latest phase of construction has officially wrapped up, bringing us closer to stabilizing and preserving this remarkable piece of Canadian engineering heritage.

Building Bat Homes Together: How Collaboration Protects Pukaskwa’s Bats

By Liana Hryniewicz

In the heart of Pukaskwa National Park, a story of collaboration and conservation unfolded this past year. This spring, a collaborative effort between the Asset and Resource Conservation teams led to the installation of new bat boxes to ensure safe habitat for local bat populations ahead of a scheduled demolition of aging structures.

Harnessing the Power of Dialogue

It is our job as Interpretation Coordinators to create opportunities that meaningfully connect our many different visitors to our sites. This can be tricky when you include dialogue, especially when you get a group of people who have different views on a topic.

Sharing Our Stories of Maritime History

By Lisa Sonnenburg and Liam Giffin

In June of 2024, Lisa Sonnenburg and Liam Giffin from Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) travelled to St. Catherines, Ontario, to present about Parks Canada underwater research at the joint Canadian Nautical Research Society and North American Society for Oceanic History Conference hosted by Brock University.

What a CREEL-y Fantastic Summer of Surveys!

By Rachel McTavish

The word creel might sound old-fashioned, but it has deep roots in fishing tradition. It refers to the woven basket anglers once used to carry their catch. That history lives on today in the term creel survey, a method used to learn more about recreational fishing activity. This summer, Resource Conservation students took to the water and surveyed hundreds of anglers to find out just how much time and effort people devote to catching and harvesting fish recreationally across the region.