Canadian Heritage Rivers

The Canadian Heritage Rivers System, established in 1984, is a cooperative program of the Government of Canada and all of the provincial and territorial governments. The program objectives are to give national recognition to the important rivers of Canada and to ensure long-term management that will conserve their natural, historical, and recreational values for the benefit and enjoyment of Canadians, now and in the future.

This map of Canada shows the location of the Canadian Heritage Rivers and indicates if they have are designated rivers or nominated rivers. 

The first Canadian Heritage River was the French River in Ontario, designated in 1986. Today, there are 39 Heritage rivers across Canada, and more are being added to the system each year. For more information on the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, contact:

Marketing and Communications
Canadian Heritage Rivers System
Parks Canada 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0M5
Tel.: (819) 997-4930
Fax: (819) 953-4704
E-mail: max_finkelstein@pch.gc.ca

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