Portneuf Wildlife Reserve

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Portneuf Wildlife Reserve
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Location Portneuf, Quebec, Canada
Nearest city Quebec
Coordinates 47°09′00″N72°17′00″W / 47.15°N 72.28333°W / 47.15; -72.28333 [1]
Area774 km2 (299 sq mi)
Established1968
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The Portneuf Wildlife Reserve is located in the province of Quebec (Canada), in the western part of the Capitale-Nationale region. This wildlife reserve is administered by SEPAQ. [2]

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References

  1. "Portneuf Wildlife Reserve". Commission de toponymie du Quebec. Retrieved 22 August 2010.
  2. "SEPAQ".