Mink Creek Staircase Project
“The most impressive sight on this trip was a view of Lake Superior. There was a sharpness in the air which merged the horizon with the sky and that smooth shimmering infinity of waters was like a glimpse of God himself.”
About The project
The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the most beautiful landscapes. It so inspired the founding members of Canada’s internationally renowned Group of Seven that they made numerous painting trips (every autumn) to the Marathon area between 1921 and 1928. These painters discovered what our First Nations have known for thousands of years: the land bordering Lake Superior is a landscape of inspiration.
The Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail will connect some of the painting sites of the Group of Seven from Pukaskwa National Park to Neys Provincial Park.
The Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail Association is a not-for-profit organization coordinating the project in partnership with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Ojibways of the Pic River) and the Town of Marathon.This project will allow fellow Canadians and visitors to explore our Canadian identity through the iconic painting locations of the Group of Seven.
