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==Geography==
==Geography==
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is situated on the [[Turtle Mountain (plateau)]], one of a number of significant geographic features located along the Manitoba Escarpment, the Canadian portion of the [[Pembina Escarpment]]. {{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} It is located in the Southwest Manitoba Uplands [[Ecoregion]], within the [[Canadian Prairies]].<ref name=":0">Smith, R.E., H. Veldhuis, G.F. Mills, R.G. Eilers, W.R. Fraser, and G.W. Lelyk. 1998. Technical Bulletin 1998-9E. Land Resource Unit, Brandon Research Centre, Research Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Report and map at 1:1 500 000 scale</ref> This region is covered by glacial till and fluvioglacial deposits.<ref name=":0" /> The soils are mainly [[Chernozem|grey and black chernozems]]. {{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} There are [[Luvisol|grey luvisols]] at higher elevations.<ref name=":0" />
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is situated on the [[Turtle Mountain (plateau)]], one of a number of significant geographic features located along the Manitoba Escarpment, the Canadian portion of the [[Pembina Escarpment]]. {{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} It is located in the Southwest Manitoba Uplands [[Ecoregion]], within the [[Canadian Prairies]].<ref name=":0">Smith, R.E., H. Veldhuis, G.F. Mills, R.G. Eilers, W.R. Fraser, and G.W. Lelyk. 1998. Technical Bulletin 1998-9E. Land Resource Unit, Brandon Research Centre, Research Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Report and map at 1:1 500 000 scale</ref> The park is situated at an elevation of 245 metres.<ref name=":1">Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. (n.d.). Retrieved from <nowiki>https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/western/turtle.html</nowiki></ref> This region is covered by glacial till and fluvioglacial deposits.<ref name=":0" /> The soils are mainly [[Chernozem|grey and black chernozems]]. {{Citation needed|date=November 2019}} There are [[Luvisol|grey luvisols]] at higher elevations.<ref name=":0" /> There are over 200 lakes and wetlands in this region.<ref name=":1" />


*[[Porcupine Hills]]
*[[Porcupine Hills]]
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== Flora and Fauna ==
== Flora and Fauna ==
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is located within the [[Temperate deciduous forest]], and is predominantly covered by [[Populus tremuloides]] (trembling aspen).<ref name=":0" /> Other vegetation species include [[Populus balsamifera|balsam poplar]] and [[Bur Oak]].<ref name=":0" />
Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is located within the [[Temperate deciduous forest]], and is predominantly covered by [[Populus tremuloides]] (trembling aspen).<ref name=":0" /> Other vegetation species include [[Populus balsamifera|balsam poplar]] and [[Bur Oak]].<ref name=":0" /> Turtle mountain is home to many wildlife species such as [[Moose]], [[White-tailed deer]], [[Beaver]], [[Raccoons]], and various types of birds.<ref name=":1" />
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[[File:Ecoregions_of_Manitoba.png|thumb|Ecoregions of Manitoba]]

==Climate==
==Climate==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of protected areas of Manitoba]]
* [[List of protected areas of Manitoba]]
*[[Painted turtle]]
*[[Painted turtle]]
*[[Turtle Mountain (plateau)]]
*[[Turtle Mountain (plateau)]]

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[[File:Ecoregions_of_Manitoba.png|thumb|Ecoregions of Manitoba]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:18, 15 November 2019

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
StandortManitoba, Canada
Nearest townBoissevain, Manitoba
Coordinates49°3′0″N 100°15′1″W / 49.05000°N 100.25028°W / 49.05000; -100.25028[1]
Area186 km2 (72 sq mi)
Established1961
Governing bodyGovernment of Manitoba
www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/western/turtle.html


Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is a provincial park located in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Within it are the Adam Lake and Max Lake campgrounds. The park is known for its bike trails, fishing, back country cabins and canoe routes. The park is very popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts.

The park is named after the numerous painted turtles found in the area. The turtles can be seen throughout the warmer months sun bathing near permanent ponds or lakes in the park. In late spring and early summer the females can be seen laying eggs in sandy soil throughout the park. [citation needed]

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park was designated a provincial park by the Government of Manitoba in 1961.[2] The park is 186 square kilometres (72 sq mi) in size.[2] The park is considered to be a Class II protected area under the IUCN protected area management categories.[3]

It is adjacent to the international border between Canada and the United States. Its southeast corner is adjacent to the International Peace Garden which is located in both Manitoba and the U.S. state of North Dakota. To the east is the William Lake Provincial Park, home to the William Lake Campground, and the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. To the north is the town of Boissevain, with the city of Brandon farther north. Most of the park is situated in the southwesternmost section of the Municipality of Boissevain – Morton, while the rest of it lies in the southeast corner of the Municipality of Deloraine – Winchester. [citation needed]

The park is nearly coterminous with the slightly larger Turtle Mountain Provincial Forest. The only difference is a small section of the forest lying east of Manitoba Highway 10 at the southeast corner of the forest (near the International Peace Garden), which is outside the park's territory. [citation needed]

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is located in Manitoba
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Riding Mountain
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Porcupine Hills
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Manitoba Escarpment

Geography

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is situated on the Turtle Mountain (plateau), one of a number of significant geographic features located along the Manitoba Escarpment, the Canadian portion of the Pembina Escarpment. [citation needed] It is located in the Southwest Manitoba Uplands Ecoregion, within the Canadian Prairies.[4] The park is situated at an elevation of 245 metres.[5] This region is covered by glacial till and fluvioglacial deposits.[4] The soils are mainly grey and black chernozems. [citation needed] There are grey luvisols at higher elevations.[4] There are over 200 lakes and wetlands in this region.[5]

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Flora and Fauna

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is located within the Temperate deciduous forest, and is predominantly covered by Populus tremuloides (trembling aspen).[4] Other vegetation species include balsam poplar and Bur Oak.[4] Turtle mountain is home to many wildlife species such as Moose, White-tailed deer, Beaver, Raccoons, and various types of birds.[5]

Ecoregions of Manitoba

Climate


See also

References

  1. ^ "Turtle Mountain Provincial Park". Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b A System Plan for Manitoba's Provincial Parks (PDF). Government of Manitoba. March 1997. p. 55. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Turtle Mountain Provincial Park". Protected Planet. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e Smith, R.E., H. Veldhuis, G.F. Mills, R.G. Eilers, W.R. Fraser, and G.W. Lelyk. 1998. Technical Bulletin 1998-9E. Land Resource Unit, Brandon Research Centre, Research Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Report and map at 1:1 500 000 scale
  5. ^ a b c Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/western/turtle.html


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