Great Canadian Parks – Hecla Provincial Park
Hecla Provincial Park’s natural and human history are so inextricably linked to the water, that it’s easy to forget that this is Manitoba. The park’s most fascinating inhabitants are the majestic white pelicans that nest on the offshore islands. Hecla’s first group of European settlers came from Iceland in the 19th century, to start life afresh in what would become ‘New Iceland.’ Most of the Icelanders have moved away, but the Hecla of today commemorates both the natural and human history of the island.
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada’s natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it’s topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
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