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By Piédalue, Gilles
Parc national d’Oka, a natural heritage site
Parc national d’Oka not only contains Calvaire Hill, an important historical site, but is itself is located in an exceptionally rich natural environment. The geography and geology, the fauna and flora of this area have fostered human activity since prehistoric times. Efforts to protect the present territory of the park began in the early 1960s, with the creation of the Deux-Montagnes hunting and fishing reserve, soon renamed Parc provincial d’Oka, then Parc national d’Oka. This territory now covers 23.7 square kilometres and includes several ecosystems, which are the object of ongoing ...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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