National Marine Conservation Areas
National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCAs) are a relatively new addition to the park system. These areas have a different mandate than their terrestrial counterparts. They are designed for sustainable use, although they usually also contain areas designed to protect ecological integrity. The government has announced plans to add five more Marine parks to the system as part of the Marine Conservation Areas Act. The first to be officially announced was Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, although a date of opening has not yet been revealed. Other areas under negotiation are the southern Strait of Georgia and Gwaii Haanas in British Columbia and there are discussions to study the feasibility of an area on the southern coast of Newfoundland.
| Name | Photo | Location | Area | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom Five | Ontario | 7002112000000000000112 !112 km2 (43 sq mi) | 1987 | |
| Gwaii Haanas (Reserve) | British Columbia | 700410000000000000010,000 !1,500 km2 (579 sq mi) | 2010 | |
| Lake Superior | Ontario | 700410000000000000010,000 !10,000 km2 (3,861 sq mi) | 2007 | |
| Saguenay-St. Lawrence | Quebec | 70031246000000000001,246 !1,246 km2 (481 sq mi) | 1998 |
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