Treasure Hunt Poem

Not far off the highway a treasure could be found 
In the land where pine and fish abound 

Listen to this challenge Fully and adventure will be yours 
Completely read the poem as it leads to distant shores 
Paddle through waters both small and vast 
See a dam and signs of logging’s past 
Not far from where there’s fuel to burn
You might make a lucky turn 
Men of Courage toiled nearby we’re taught 
Now anglers seek this pristine spot

A bit before Poets these two songs they sang 
String them in order for fortune and fame
An angler’s name will help you begin 
Pass through the channel if you want to win 

A bird of legend has crossed this sky
So direct yourself where eagles fly 
Just take out your map if you want to score 
Advise your skip to draw to four 
Think like a poacher but follow all rules
Always be safe there’s no room for fools 

Don’t head towards the cedar shore
The tracks will guide your compass more
No sacred spot, no campsite stash 
No need to dig to claim your cash 

Respect the elders and what they teach
And soon the prize will be in reach 
A wheel will help but not to haul 
Think early spring, not dark nor fall

Tie your craft and mark your place 
It lies nearby it’s not a race 
Just keep your eyes upon the ground
There’s sure to be a treasure found 
And let us know in Thunder Bay 
For members there’s a double pay.

Additional Rules and Policies

Anyone who participates in the Treasure Hunt can enter to win our end of season prize raffle for camping gear, clothing and souvenirs. Just pick up a postcard ballot from one of our sponsors (or create your own), post a picture of yourself searching in Quetico Park on social media and drop off or email your ballot to the Wilderness Supply Company in Thunder Bay (mila@wildernesssupply.ca).

To win the grand prize, simply retrieve the Treasure Chest and notify the Wilderness Supply Company.  The  winner will receive a prize with a value greater than $5000(Cdn). If that person is a member of the Friends of Quetico Park, they will receive prizes and cash valued  at $10,000 (Cdn). 

In the unlikely event that an animal or force of nature has moved the Treasure Chest you can still claim the prize.  Submit proof that you were in the exact location where the chest should have been. If you are correct and no one comes forward with the Treasure Chest within the next thirty days you will be awarded the prize. 

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Thank you Sponsors

Friends of Quetico Park is grateful to our sponsors:

Wilderness Supply
Canoe Canada
Excalibur Motorcycles
Fresh Air
Bonobo's Foods
XY Company Paddles
Ontario Parks
Mallon's Promotional Clothing and Products