Elk Island Provincial Park

Elk Island Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Elk Island Provincial Park
Location Manitoba, Canada
Nearest town Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba
Coordinates 50°45′17″N 96°32′45″W / 50.75472°N 96.54583°W / 50.75472; -96.54583Coordinates: 50°45′17″N 96°32′45″W / 50.75472°N 96.54583°W / 50.75472; -96.54583[1]
Area 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Established 1974
Governing body Government of Manitoba

Elk Island Provincial Park was designated a provincial park by the Government of Manitoba in 1974.[2] The park is 10.7 square kilometres (4.1 sq mi) in size.[3] The park is considered to be a Class III protected area under the IUCN protected area management categories.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Elk Island Provincial Park". Geographical Names. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Elk Island Provincial Park Draft Management Plan" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  3. ↑ A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Park (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 1997. p. 33. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Elk Island Provincial Park". Protected Planet. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
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