CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 0h 24m

Elk Island

Managing A Sanctuary

70%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byJames Jeffrey

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 24m
Language
EN
Released
March 15, 1985
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Elk Island

Elk Island

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1 credited
Starring

Wendell Smith

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Creative team
Directed by
James Jeffrey
Written by
Ted Barris
Produced by
James Jeffrey

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