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Special Access Pass Available to Expropriated People from Parks Canada Places on Cape Breton

Parks Canada is offering free access to families whose lands were expropriated during the creation of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Fortress of Louisbourg and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Sites.

Those who owned property within the national park or national historic sites, along with their spouses, children and grandchildren are encouraged to contact Parks Canada. Eligibility will be determined based on existing historic records or evaluated on a case by case basis. This special access pass will allow holders free entry to the national historic site or national park of personal or family significance. A permanent pass will be available in 2012.

These individuals, their children and grandchildren can obtain their pass at the Parks Canada visitor centres in Chéticamp, Ingonish and Louisbourg, and in Baddeck at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.

The introduction of this special access pass is part of a national program announced by Parks Canada which will allow hundreds of families in Canada to return to sites where they grew up or have deep family connections. The entry pass is an important step towards healing community relations.

For more information on pass eligibility and distribution, please contact:

Date Modified 2012-04-23
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