Documentary
Overview
This short documentary focuses on a man-made island that became the first federal sanctuary for wildlife in Canada. Situated an hour east of Edmonton, it houses one of the world's densest collections of wildlife, maintained by Parks Canada. Elk Island offers a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes activity of the island.
Production
ONF | NFB
Cast & Characters
Wendell Smith
Narrator
Directors & Crew
J
James Jeffrey
Director
J
James Jeffrey
Producer
T
Ted Barris
Writer
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