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15 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 Management Strategy
Documents leading to Detroit River CHRS designation include: 1998 Background Report, 1999 Nomination Document, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Video, Logo Design, CHRS Fact Sheet, CHRS Calendar, and Passport to Our Heritage Event Representatives of Detroit River Management Strategy Committee 2000, taken November 2, 2000, and others present including Hon. Herb Gray, Deputy Prime Minister Management Strategy ## 10
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