A Thriving Estuary in Eastern Canada Kouchibouguac National
Park, Canada Created in 1969, Kouchibouguac National Park
protects a representative sample of Canada’s Maritime Plain
Natural Region and the Atlantic Gulf of St. Lawrence Marine
Region. Sloping gently to the coast, the land is generally flat,
relieved by some small knolls separating river basins and short,
steep river banks in some areas. The name Kouchibouguac (KOOSH-
e-boo-gwack) is of Mi’kmaq origin, and translates to “river of
long tides”. Kouchibouguac National Park is managed by Parks
Canada, the Canadian federal government agency responsible for
protecting and presenting nationally significant examples of
Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and fostering public
enjoyment of these places in ways that ensure their ecological
and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
Founded in 1911, Parks Canada is the world’s first national
parks service and is a global leader in conservation. View
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