
Elk Island
Managing A Sanctuary
Genres
Overview
This short documentary focuses on a man-made island that became the first federal sanctuary for wildlife in Canada. Situated an hour east of Edmonton, it houses one of the world's densest collections of wildlife, maintained by Parks Canada. Elk Island offers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes activity of the island.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
24 min
Release Date
1985-03-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Wendell Smith
Narrator
6.5
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