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Georgian Bay Islands

National Park
By: Megan Tse

About the Park


Year

Established: In 1929
Province/Territory: Located in Ontario (near
the Great Lakes)
Nearby town/Community:
=> Midland, Ontario (city)
=> Near the town of Penetanguishene.
Size: 13.5 km

Landscape and Region


Characteristics
Made

up of 59 islands
A mix of coniferous and hardwood forests can be
found along the islands coastline
Deciduous forests are also found on other islands
There were once mountains that stood on some of
the islands.
Erosion created layers of pink, white and black
crystals into the rocks.
Fossilized animals can be found embedded in
limestone
Many caves can be found throughout the park-a
popular tourist attraction

Where is it?
Located

in Georgian Bay
Surrounded by water (islands)
Located farther south
compared to most parks
Considerably smaller than
most national parks

Changes in the parks pattern when


the latitude changes

Georgian Bay
Spring - 0C

Winter -2.5C

Generally, the parks climate would be cooler when the


latitude increases because it would be farther from the
equator.

Activities
How Humans Use the Landform
Used

to help protect endangered species


Camping, Hiking, Biking and other outdoor
recreational activities
Fishing
Mining

Climate Change
How the temperature is predicted to
change in the next hundreds years
The temperature of the park is predicted
to increase about 4.6-7.4C (Great Lakes
region)
Impact of Climate Change
Animals will be forced to adapt
to the rising temperature
Unpredictable weather can
affect the parks infrastructure

Human Impact
How

Human Activities can impact the Natural


Space
Fossil fuel consumption contributes to Green
House Gases warming of temperature
Littering harm animals and forestry
Ways to decrease the Human Impact
Use ecofriendly products more often
Put garbage in its correct bins
Take part in forms of recreation
that do not harm the environment

Hiking
Walking

Sustainability- Well-being for all, forever


How easy it is for people to visit and experience the
national park
Helps visitors relax
Gives visitors a taste of nature
How the park has been successful in protecting
Canadas unique landscapes
Tourists are able to see the layers created by
erosion
The park has helped protect endangered and rare
animal species
Home to multiple coniferous and hardwood forests
(mix) and deciduous forests.

Sustainability (continued)
How the park generates revenue and how this
source of income will be able to help the park
continue in the future.
Charging fees for activities
Camping

+ Camping Services

Entry
Mooring
Heritage

The

presentation special programs

park has lasted for 85 years (1929-2014+),


this means that the parks source of income is
able to help the park continue for this long

Bibliography
Websites
Georgian Bay Islands National Park - Main Page. (n.d.). Georgian Bay Islands National Park - Main Page.
Retrieved October 23, 2014, from http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/ontario/georgby/index.htm
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Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Parks Canada. Retrieved October 22, 2014, from http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pnnp/on/georg/natcul/natcul1.aspx
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Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Parks Canada. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from
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Bibliography (Continued)
Images
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http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/docs/v-g/ie-ei/cc/climate.aspx
Coniferous Trees on Island Coastline. [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
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Status of National Parks System Plan. [Photograph]. Retreived October 23, 2014, from:
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Temperature Departures from the 19611990 Average Spring 2013 (Mar., Apr., May). [Photograph].
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Temperature Departures from the 1961-1990 Average Winter 2013-2014. [Photograph]. Retrieved
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