Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site Management Plan approved by Parks Canada
News release
Parks Canada announces plan that will connect Canadians to their heritage in the Montmagny region
March 15, 2018 Québec, Québec Parks Canada Agency
The management plan for Grosse île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site was recently approved. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a legislative requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of Parks Canada places.
Our national historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation.
The new management plan for Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial outlines the following key objectives:
· To be an authentic, evocative historic site with a focus on sustainable
management of operations.
· To be a flagship heritage destination for the region
· To be an ever accessible heritage site commemorating immigration
The plan was developed through public consultation and based on input from local and regional stakeholders and partners. The comments received have been taken into account and included in the plan. Through this management plan, Parks Canada is meeting its promise to protect and present Canada’s cultural heritage while also providing an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover our diverse history in new and exciting ways.
Millions of Canadians celebrated Canada 150 in 2017 with free admission to Parks Canada’s places. In 2018 and beyond, the Government of Canada is celebrating families with free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for youth 17 and under. Parks Canada’s national heritage places are a great way for Canadians to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and heritage.
The Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site Management Plan is available on the Parks Canada website at: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/grosseile/info/gestion-management-2018.
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“Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas belong to all Canadians and offer truly Canadian experiences. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the management plan. As the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, I applaud this collaborative effort and I am pleased that this management plan for Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site has been approved.”
Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick facts
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Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River in the Isle-aux-Grues archipelago, Grosse Île served as a quarantine station from 1832 to 1937 for the port of Québec
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The importance of Grosse Île in Canada's history stems from its central role in protecting public health in Canada. Bearing witness to the waves of immigration to Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries, the site's history is also closely linked to the multicultural roots of Canadian society.
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Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site contributes to the tourism vitality of its region. The site hosts an average of nearly 20,000 visitors per year.
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Contacts
Kimberly Labar
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Québec Field Unit
Parks Canada
418-648-4444
kimberly.labar@pc.gc.ca
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