A National Wildlife Area is a conservation designation for a geographical region in Canada that restricts most human activities on that region.[1] However, land use permits may be issued "for activities that are compatible with conservation".[1] Such areas are established and managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, a division of Environment and Climate Change Canada. They may consist of land and water features, as well as coastal areas extending up to 12 nautical miles (22 km) from shore.

The largest national wildlife area is the Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area in British Columbia, which covers an area of 11,570.65 km2 (4,467.45 sq mi).[2]

List of National Wildlife Areas in Canada

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This is a list of National Wildlife Areas in Canada by province. It uses data from Environment and Climate Change Canada.[3]

Alberta

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British Columbia

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Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Nova Scotia

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Nunavut

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Ontario

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Quebec

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Saskatchewan

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Yukon

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Recognized as a Wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention.
  1. ^ a b "National Wildlife Areas". The Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2008.
  2. ^ "Scott Islands Marine National Widllife Area". Protected Planet. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. ^ "National Wildlife Areas". Retrieved 19 July 2016.