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By Babin, Aryane
Canada’s Forillon National Park
Located on the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon National Park is a Parks Canada site representative of the region's rich natural and cultural heritage. Here, land and sea meet to forge unique and spectacular landscapes. At Forillon, the sea's influence is everywhere, leaving its mark on the landscape, the shape of the coastline, the temperateness of the climate, which supports abundant marine life and serves as a constant reminder of what first drew people to the area. The park's unique natural environment is home to more than ten distinct geological formations, as well as ...
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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