Pointe-Platon Ecological Reserve
| Pointe-Platon Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
| Location | Sainte-Croix, Lotbinière Regional County Municipality, Québec, Canada |
| Established | 1995 |
Pointe-Platon Ecological Reserve is an ecological reserve in Quebec, Canada. It was established in 1995.[1]
"Pointe Platon" was the name of the Manor House and estate which was occupied by the de Lotbinière family. Pierre-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière (1798-1865) and his wife Julie-Christine Chartier de Lotbinière, 5th seigneuresse of Lotbinière lived at "Pointe Platon" for several years [2]
References
- ↑ Commission de Toponymie Québec (in French)
- ↑ Morgan, Henry James. Types of Canadian women and of women who are or have been connected with Canada : (Toronto, 1903). p. 180. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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Coordinates: 46°39′45″N 71°50′30″W / 46.6625°N 71.8417°W
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