Quetico Park staff greatfully appreciated the donation of water and juice for the January 17th, Sawmill Classic Ski Event

Country Ways, a business in Minneapolis who make snowshoe kits, has donated a complete kit to Quetico Park to the snowshoe building workshop at the Dawson Trail Pavillion February 21-22, 2009

Souris River Canoes has been a long-term supporter of many park programs.   The Souris River Canoe Challenge is a summer program that encourages people to paddle together for one day.   Recently Souris River agreed to help sponsor A winter Centennial Concert with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra.

The Quetico Foundation has for many decades supported the Park in a wide range of initiatives.   Perhaps key within these has been environmental research and support for a ongoing summer program.   Recently there has been support for the Artist in Residence Program and purchase of a large Voyageur Canoe.    The Foundation has always been active in the evolution of park policy.

 Mountain Equipment Coop support a local ski club in the purchase of 22 sets of snowshoes.   These have been regularly used in winter programs in 2009

The Trans Canada Trail Foundation has been actively involved in helping Quetico Park and Atikokan connect  together with a continuous recreational link.   Recently they have been the primary sponsors for a musical event combining Voyageur-style folk music and the Thunder Bay Symphony.

The Friends of Quetico celebrate their 25th Anniversary this year.   They have played a key role in develop educational, promitional and souvenir items.   The Firends continue to play a strong role in supporting the parks Natural Heritage Education Program.  Finally ther Friends have worked with park on special events to involve the community of Atikokan.

RBC Bank has recently become a gold level sponsors of the Thunder Bay Symphony Event.  This event combines a Park Centennial celebration and a Trans Canada Trail Opening event.

The Beaten Path Nordic Ski CLub has been in the forefront of the effort to promote and facility park use in the winter.   The Club has been involved in ski tours, Children's picnics, snowshoe hikes and skill development workshops.   Club members have been regular volunteers in trail planning and development.

To celebrate Quetico's 100th birthday White Swan has generously donated packages of 100% recycled fibre one-ply bathroom tissue. White Swan products are made using environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes that have less of an impact on the environment. Visit www.whiteswan.ca for a full list of great products.