Battle Island : Lake SuperiorBattle Island : Lake Superior

Battle Island is located off the Canadian North Shore of Lake Superior. Our auto trip from Thunder Bay took us to the marina at Rossport, Ontario. A Zodiac (inflatable boat) shuttled us through offshore islands to a dock and a woodland trail. The trail featured interpretive signs and local flora and a fascinating derelict truck. The lighthouse itself, perched on a crag, was surrounded by concrete sidewalks and a helipad, wooden stairs, the lighthouse keeper's home, and some sheds. We could speak to on-site interpreters. Some participants walked the shore. We climbed the tower with a 360-degree view. The book includes numerous trip photos as well as historical information and images. We did not have time to examine the remnants of a steamship wreck from 1899.