Interior Fuel Storage

This project proposes the installation of a fuel storage site in the interior of Pukaskwa National Park for helicopter refuelling purposes. The proposed site is located at Cabin Lake. The project proposes to store 4 x 55-gallon barrels (total 220 gallons / 832 L) in a 1 m x 3 m aluminum containment box that is designed to store aviation fuel outdoors. This project would allow fire operation personnel to refuel helicopter(s) at a closer location than the current refueling location at the Marathon Airport, resulting in time- and cost-savings by reducing the turn around time for refueling.

Latest update

July 2 2026 – Parks Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Parks Canada is inviting public comments until August 2 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 New project being assessed by Parks Canada – Public comments invited from July 2 2026 to August 2 2026 - July 2, 2026

Contacts

Pukaskwa National Park
Northern Ontario Field Unit Unité de gestion du Nord de l'Ontario
0, Hwy 627
PO Box 212
Heron Bay, Ontario P0T 1R0
Email: ia-NOFU-ei@pc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Pukaskwa National Park of Canada (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-07-02

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90596

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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