Fort Chambly National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
News release
Parks Canada announces plan to connect Canadians to their heritage in Chambly
December 20, 2018 Chambly, Quebec Parks Canada Agency
The management plan for Fort Chambly National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament recently.
Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a legislative requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of Parks Canada places.
National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation.
The new plan for Fort Chambly National Historic Site outlines the following key objectives:
· To be an attractive, dynamic, and vibrant tourism destination
· To be a commemorated and preserved heritage site and an evocative cultural landscape adapted to the public’s needs
The plan was developed through public consultation and based on input from local residents and organizations, visitors, stakeholders, partners and Indigenous communities of the Chambly region. Through this management plan, Parks Canada is meeting its commitment 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.
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 Fort Chambly National Historic Site Management Plan is available on the Parks Canada website at: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/fortchambly/gestion-management/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 to approve this management plan for Fort Chambly National Historic Site.”
Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick facts
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Fort Chambly is the oldest surviving French Regime stone fort in North America. Built in 1711 to defend the colony, this stone fortification was preceded by three wooden forts.
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Located roughly 30 kilometres southeast of Montréal at the foot of the Richelieu Rapids, Fort Chambly National Historic Site is an eloquent testimony to the efforts made by France and Great Britain to protect their North American colonies.
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Fort Chambly National Historic Site contributes to the tourism vitality of its region. The site hosts an average of nearly 142,000 visitors per year.
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Contacts
Daniel Beaudin
Manager, La Mauricie and Western Quebec National Historic Sites
La Mauricie and Western Quebec Field Unit
Parks Canada
450-763-5631
daniel.beaudin@canada.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
1-855-862-1812
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