YORK FACTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA ...

Continued research and monitoring to understand the environmental dynamics at
York Factory NHSC and to conserve its heritage, are a primary focus of this
management plan. The participation of other government agencies, academic
institutions and area resource management boards, in the conduct and assessment
of site research and monitoring is desired and will not only contribute to our
understanding of the site itself but to the western Hudson Bay region.
Volunteerism, particularly in aspects of heritage protection, is a real possibility at
York Factory.
Key Actions
• Parks Canada will invite local First Nations, Travel Manitoba, outfitters and
tour operators to participate in a working group with the objective of
enhancing the marketing and visitor opportunities of the area in and around
York Factory NHSC.
• Parks Canada will make available its expertise and information gained from
operating facilities and services at York Factory NHSC to assist a feasibility
study for the Silver Goose Lodge.
• Parks Canada will endeavour to accommodate researchers who are doing
research that supports the management of York Factory NHSC or Wapusk
National Park of Canada. On-site facilities and infrastructure (water and
waste management), however, will limit the number of staff and researchers
who may be on site at any given time.
• Volunteering opportunities at York Factory NHSC will be explored.
Parks Canada site
operations facility,
shops and staff housing
are at the right of
photograph.
Additional
accommodation, in
need of repair or
replacement, is in the
white building in
centre. The main dock
and freight ramp up
the riverbank are at
left. (K. Skaftfeld)
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