Rocky Mountains Park Act
| Rocky Mountains Park Act | |
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| Parliament of Canada | |
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| Citation | 50 & 51 Victoria, c. 32 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of Canada |
| Assented to | June 23, 1887 |
The Rocky Mountains Park Act was enacted on June 23, 1887, by the Parliament of Canada, establishing Banff National Park which was then known as "Rocky Mountains Park".[1] The act was modelled on the passed by the United States Congress in 1881. The Rocky Mountains Park Act outlined the national park concept, balancing conservation and development interests.
References[]
- ^ Lothian, W.F. (1987). A Brief History of Canada's National Parks. Environment Canada.
Further reading[]
- Smyth, David (1984). "The Cave and Basin Hot Springs". The Beaver: 46–51. ISSN 0005-7517.
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