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Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is a national park in Canada, established in 1984, covering 151 km² (58 sq mi). It is the #42 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 151 km²
- Established
- 1984
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YGV · 18 km
Nearest airports to Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
- 1 YGV18 kmstraight line
- 2 YPN52 kmstraight line
- 3 YNA145 kmstraight line
More about Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 151 km² (15,070 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #42 largest national park in Canada (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1984, 42 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve
The closest airport is Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport (YGV), about 18 km away — around 23 minutes by car; alternatively Port-Menier Airport (YPN, 52 km). Other national parks within reach include Forillon National Park (217 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.