Elk Island
“Managing A Sanctuary”
1985•24m•7.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
James Jeffrey
Writer
Ted Barris
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Wendell Smith
Narrator
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
James Jeffrey
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