PRIOR TO USE PLEASE REVIEW DISCLAIMER FOR THIS DATASET FOUND IN THE DATA STORAGE AND ACCESS - CONSTRAINTS ON ACCESSING AND USING THE DATA SECTION BELOW. The Canadian Heritage Rivers System was established in 1984 to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's river heritage, to give special rivers national recognition, and to encourage the public to enjoy and appreciate them. As of 2009, 40 rivers across the country known for their natural, recreational, and cultural significance have been designated as Canadian Heritage Rivers. http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks/rivers/

Bay du Nord Canadian Heritage River
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Protected Area Name - English | Bay du Nord Canadian Heritage River
Protected Areas in Hectares | 103700
COMMENTS | Both representative and unique, the Bay du Nord River offers visitors an opportunity to experience a true wilderness adventure in the heart of Newfoundland. The protection offered by the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve and the Middle Ridge Wildlife Reserve enhances the wilderness character of the area. The remaining four percent of the river Corridor will be protected through a co-operative effort among resource agencies. The Bay du Nord's admission to the Canadian Heritage Rivers System will complete the process of protecting this river of national significance.
URL | http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks/rivers/nord/
TYPE_ENGLISH | Canadian Heritage River
LEGISLATION_TITLE | <Null>
LEGSL_JURISDICTION | Newfoundland and Labrador
LOCATION_ENGLISH | Newfoundland and Labrador
MANAGMNT_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
OWNER_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
STATUS_ENGLISH | Designated
SHAPE_Length | 2.856175

Main River Canadian Heritage River
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Protected Area Name - English | Main River Canadian Heritage River
Protected Areas in Hectares | 20139
COMMENTS | One of the last wilderness rivers—and one of the best white-water canoeing rivers—on the Island of Newfoundland, the Main River may be memorable for the thrilling ride it gives, but it offers much more than rapids and paddling excitement. Virgin boreal forest, placid lakes, the slow waters and lush surroundings of the Big Steady…Atlantic salmon and abundant wildlife…habitat for the endangered Newfoundland marten … spectacular viewscapes and a true wilderness passage-all these are part of the Main River experience.
URL | http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks/rivers/main/
TYPE_ENGLISH | Canadian Heritage River
LEGISLATION_TITLE | <Null>
LEGSL_JURISDICTION | Newfoundland and Labrador
LOCATION_ENGLISH | Newfoundland and Labrador
MANAGMNT_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
OWNER_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
STATUS_ENGLISH | Designated
SHAPE_Length | 1.25896

Bay du Nord Canadian Heritage River - update
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Protected Area Name - English | Bay du Nord Canadian Heritage River - update
Protected Areas in Hectares | 103700
COMMENTS | Both representative and unique, the Bay du Nord River offers visitors an opportunity to experience a true wilderness adventure in the heart of Newfoundland. The protection offered by the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve and the Middle Ridge Wildlife Reserve enhances the wilderness character of the area. The remaining four percent of the river Corridor will be protected through a co-operative effort among resource agencies. The Bay du Nord's admission to the Canadian Heritage Rivers System will complete the process of protecting this river of national significance.
URL | http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks/rivers/nord/
TYPE_ENGLISH | Canadian Heritage River
LEGISLATION_TITLE | <Null>
LEGSL_JURISDICTION | Newfoundland and Labrador
LOCATION_ENGLISH | Newfoundland and Labrador
MANAGMNT_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
OWNER_ENGLISH | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Environment and Conservation, Parks and Natural Areas Division
STATUS_ENGLISH | Designated
SHAPE_Length | 2.851971