This stretch of islands under environmental protection is part of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area (Parks Canada).Updated information about the official status of the Conservation Area appears in this Wikipedia article. Footnote to the title: Beginning in the 1970’s, the islands near Rossport had a little history as a retreat declaring itself an “independent nation” called “Nirivia” complete with an “Embassy”!
Wednesday, July 9 - Leg 5: Terrace Bay to Thunder Bay
A view back: Jagged fingers of the shoreline pointing south across the water, reaching for islands floating mystically in the silver-blue expanse from Terrace Bay to Nipigon