Fundy National Park Hosts Large-Scale Mock Search and Rescue Exercise

From: Parks Canada

News Release

Exercise coordinated by Greater Fundy Ground Search and Rescue to strengthen area’s emergency readiness capacity


October 17, 2017                         Alma, New Brunswick                      Parks Canada Agency

This past weekend, October 14th and 15th, Fundy National Park was proud to host a mock search and rescue exercise coordinated by the Greater Fundy Ground Search and Rescue Association. The exercise took place on sections of the Fundy Footpath, a 41 km challenging hiking trail along public land that starts at the Fundy Trail Parkway and ends in Fundy National Park.

Through the hard work and dedication of individuals from multiple organizations, including the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada, the RCMP, the Emergency Measures Organization, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, the exercise was a great success. The participants involved acquired valuable training and experience working together to achieve a strengthened capacity to respond to emergency calls along the Fundy coast. This inter-agency cooperation will help to ensure future rescue operations in the region are resolved efficiently and skillfully.     

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  • Visitor safety is a top priority for Parks Canada and as the country’s largest tourism provider, we are committed to providing visitors with meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences at our places.

  • Located in New Brunswick on Canada’s Atlantic Coast, Fundy National Park encompasses 20 kilometres of dramatic shoreline along the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world’s highest tides. More than 100 kilometres of hiking and biking trails ribbon through 206 square kilometres of Acadian forest, leading to thundering waterfalls, freshwater lakes, and scenic river valleys.

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Emma Lockhart
Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer
New Brunswick South Field Unit
506-850-5204
Emma.Lockhart@pc.gc.ca


Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca

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