Caribou Island

GPTKB entity

Properties (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:island
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat
gptkbp:area approximately 1.5 square miles
gptkbp:climate humid continental climate
experiences cold winters
gptkbp:conservationEfforts subject to conservation initiatives
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin named after the caribou population in the area
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important_to_local_Indigenous_culture
gptkbp:environmentalImpact important for local ecosystems
vulnerable to climate change effects.
gptkbp:environmentalProtection protected area
gptkbp:fauna includes small mammals like foxes
gptkbp:fishSpecies fishing opportunities available nearby
gptkbp:flora includes various mosses and lichens
predominantly coniferous trees
gptkbp:geographicalFeature rocky terrain
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures granite bedrock
gptkbp:historicalPeriod used_by_Indigenous_peoples
explored_by_early_European_settlers
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in early 20th century maps
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_the_Pukaskwa_National_Park
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caribou Island
gptkbp:landforms part_of_the_Canadian_Shield
gptkbp:landOwnership Crown_land
gptkbp:landscape rugged and natural landscape
gptkbp:landUse minimal human impact due to uninhabited status
gptkbp:localLegends associated_with_local_Indigenous_legends
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:marineSafety rich marine biodiversity in surrounding waters
gptkbp:navigationEquipment rocky waters around the island
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Marathon,_Ontario
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Lake_Superior
gptkbp:population uninhabited
gptkbp:recreation hiking trails available on nearby islands
gptkbp:region gptkb:Ontario
gptkbp:researchInterest site for ecological research
gptkbp:scenicViews offers_scenic_views_of_Lake_Superior
gptkbp:seasonalActivities popular for ice fishing in winter
gptkbp:surroundingArea nearby_communities_include_Pic_River_First_Nation
part_of_the_Slate_Islands_group
gptkbp:tourism popular for kayaking and camping
gptkbp:waterManagement gptkb:Lake_Superior
gptkbp:wildlife home to various bird species