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The park, originally named '''Saguenay National Park,''' was renamed on April 20, 2011.<ref name=rename>[http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/infuseur/communique.asp?no=1852 Le parc national du Saguenay devient le parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay]. SEPAQ. Retrieved 11 May 2012.</ref> |
The park, originally named '''Saguenay National Park,''' was renamed on April 20, 2011.<ref name=rename>[http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/infuseur/communique.asp?no=1852 Le parc national du Saguenay devient le parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay]. SEPAQ. Retrieved 11 May 2012.</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[Aboriginal peoples in Canada|Aboriginals]] have inhabited the Saguenay Fjord area for thousands of years prior to the first Europeans arriving. The first European to visit the area was [[Jacques Cartier]], in 1535. Between 1628 and 1842, the Saguenay economy was heavily dependent on the [[fur trade]]. In 1838, settlers began moving into the Saguenay region. Between 1840 and 1920, the region had a sizable [[lumber]] industry. However, due to the difficult terrain and the decline of the lumber industry, the Saguenay area remained mostly undeveloped into the 20th century.<ref name=history>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090220044856/http://sepaq.com/pq/sag/en/historique.html Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay - History]. SEPAQ. Retrieved 12 May 2012.</ref> |
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Starting in 1970, the Quebec government began acquiring land around the fjord in hopes of protecting it. In 1982, the government held public on the park's design and boundaries. Saguenay National Park was officially created on June 8, 1983. In 1984, the park was [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with France's [[Cévennes National Park]].<ref name=history/> |
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| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest city | Saguenay, Quebec |
| Area | 319.3 square kilometres (123.28 sq mi) |
| Established | June 15, 1983 |
| Governing body | SEPAQ |
Saguenay Fjord National Park (French:parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay ) is a national park located in Quebec, Canada.[1] Located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord and Bas-Saint-Laurent region, the park is situated along the eastern end of the Saguenay River and adjoins the Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park for over 100 km (60 mi.).[2]
The park, originally named Saguenay National Park, was renamed on April 20, 2011.[3]
History
Aboriginals have inhabited the Saguenay Fjord area for thousands of years prior to the first Europeans arriving. The first European to visit the area was Jacques Cartier, in 1535. Between 1628 and 1842, the Saguenay economy was heavily dependent on the fur trade. In 1838, settlers began moving into the Saguenay region. Between 1840 and 1920, the region had a sizable lumber industry. However, due to the difficult terrain and the decline of the lumber industry, the Saguenay area remained mostly undeveloped into the 20th century.[4]
Starting in 1970, the Quebec government began acquiring land around the fjord in hopes of protecting it. In 1982, the government held public on the park's design and boundaries. Saguenay National Park was officially created on June 8, 1983. In 1984, the park was twinned with France's Cévennes National Park.[4]
Regions
There are three regions of the park:
Baie-Éternité
This southwest region is reached through the village of Rivière-Éternité. The Saguenay Fjord Interpretation Centre is located here, and features exhibits about the formation of the fjord, its geology and wildlife.
Baie-Sainte-Marguerite
The north region near Sacré-Cœur includes the Beluga Interpretation Centre. In the summer, beluga whales congregate in the bay.
Baie du Moulin-à-Baude
Located around Tadoussac, this is the eastern region of the park.
The Maison des Dunes Interpretation Centre features exhibits about the park's sand dunes, wildlife, marine life and ecosystems, and offers naturalist and fall bird-watching programs in conjunction with the Observatoire d'oiseaux de Tadoussac.
Services
Activities in the park include hiking, camping, kayaking, sea kayaking, fjord cruises, skiing, and snowshoeing and ice fishing. Accommodations include cabins, huts and campgrounds.
References
- This article was initially translated from the French Wikipedia.
- ^ Registre des aires protégées du Québec, Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs. Template:Fr icon
- ^ http://www.quebecmaritime.ca/en/company/saguenay-national-park
- ^ Le parc national du Saguenay devient le parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. SEPAQ. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ a b Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay - History. SEPAQ. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
External links
- Saguenay National Park - official site
- Observatoire d'oiseaux de Tadoussac - Tadoussac Bird Observatory
- Information about Maison des Dunes Interpretation Centre
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