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The Detroit River as a Canadian Heritage River
1.6 The Role of the Detroit River in the CHRS...continued
Furthermore, the River’s role in the CHRS will be to represent a river:
Recreation
• where current and upcoming international events such as the International Freedom Festival, Detroit 300 and
Les Grandes Fetes du Tricentenaire (in 2001) provide unique riverfront entertainment and cultural
appreciation opportunities;
• which has the largest number of recreational water craft per capita in North America, with more than 93
public and private marinas along both sides of the River;
• which provides outstanding recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors, including boat tours,
sightseeing, bird watching, angling and hunting;
• which has an extensive river front park system on both sides of the River offering public access for
unparalleled fishing opportunities, boating, views of lush natural features, passing ships and urban skylines,
and simple relaxation;
• where numerous human heritage, natural heritage and recreational appreciation opportunities can be fully
enjoyed by millions of people living within one hour distance of travel;
Many forms of boating are very popular along the Detroit River
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