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Special Places


Parks and protected areas in northern Canada are managed by the federal and the territorial governments. The federal government has several protected areas programs, the best known being the national park system managed by the Parks Canada Agency. Environment Canada, through its Canadian Wildlife Service, administers Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and National Wildlife Areas. The Government of Nunavut also has programs to protect areas of importance for natural and cultural resources and for recreation or tourism.

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