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National Park
By: Megan Tse
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
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
Georgian Bay
Spring - 0C
Winter -2.5C
Activities
How Humans Use the Landform
Used
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
Hiking
Walking
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
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
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/page2.htm
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/georby/page4.htm
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/page5.htm
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
Georgian Bay Islands National Park - Google Maps. (n.d.). Georgian Bay Islands National Park - Google Maps.
Retrieved October 23, 2014, from
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Georgian+Bay+Islands+National+Park/@44.8635882,79.8648625,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4d2b1d81f0f59219:0x975630a380a9a46d
Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Parks Canada. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/docs/v-g/ie-ei/cc/climate.aspx
Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Parks Canada. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/docs/v-g/ie-ei/cc/predictions.aspx
Georgian Bay Islands National Park. (n.d.).- Town of Penetanguishene. Retrieved October 23,
2014, from http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/georgian-bay-islands-nationalpark.asp
Common menu bar links. (n.d.). Parks Canada. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/georg/activ.aspx
Georgian Bay Islands National Park. (2014, October 23). Wikipedia. Retrieved October 23, 2014,
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Bay_Islands_National_Park
Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada. (n.d.). Government of Canada, Natural
Resources Canada, Earth Sciences Sector, Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation.
Retrieved October 23, 2014, from http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/FEZVH
Bibliography (Continued)
Images
The Greenhouse Effect. [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
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:
http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/georgian-bay-islands-national-park.asp
Status of National Parks System Plan. [Photograph]. Retreived October 23, 2014, from:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/docs/pc/rpts/elnhc-scnhp/2011/~/media/docs/pc/rpts/elnhcscnhp/2011/figure2_large-eng.ashx
Temperature Departures from the 19611990 Average Spring 2013 (Mar., Apr., May). [Photograph].
Retrieved October 23, 2014, from: https://www.ec.gc.ca/adsccmda/default.asp?lang=En&n=ADBF006E-1
Temperature Departures from the 1961-1990 Average Winter 2013-2014. [Photograph]. Retrieved
October 23, 2014, from: https://www.ec.gc.ca/adsc-cmda/default.asp?lang=En&n=383F5EFA-1
Beausoleil Map [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pnnp/on/georg/visit/visit1/~/media/pn-np/on/georg/visit/BeausoleilMap_en.ashx?w=710&h=994&as=1
Georgian Bay [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
http://www.killarney.com/images/georgian-bay-01b.jpg
Kayaking Trip [Photograph]. Retreived October 23, 2014, from: https://encryptedtbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7uP7R9XanCFHRloYJaFdP7VxyF_23vBc3wSYdmMXOkIVDIDhnA
Georgian Bay Islands National Park [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
http://cdn.sunnyplanner.ca/sites/prod/files/styles/medium/public/place/georgian-bay-islands-nationalpark-2426_0.jpg
Georgian Bay Islands National Park [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/resources/Georgian-Bay-Islands-National-Park.png
Georgian Bay Islands National Park [Photograph]. Retrieved October 23, 2014, from:
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Recycle Symbol with the Earth [Photograph], Retrived October 23, 2014, from:
http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/news-img/maximum/2042.jpg