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Elk Island

Elk Island

Managing A Sanctuary

1985•24m
Documentary

This short documentary focuses on a man-made island that became the first federal sanctuary for wildlife in Canada. Situated an hour east of Edmonton, it houses one of the world's densest collections of wildlife, maintained by Parks Canada. Elk Island offers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes activity of the island.

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ONF | NFB

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Wendell Smith

Narrator

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