Pointe-Platon Ecological Reserve is an
ecological reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or o ...
in
Quebec,
Canada. It was established in 1995.
"Pointe Platon" was the name of the Manor House and estate which was occupied by the de Lotbinière family.
Pierre-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière Pierre-Gustave-Gaspard Joly de Lotbinière (February 5, 1798 - June 8, 1865) was a French businessman and amateur daguerreotypist, born citizen of the Republic of Geneva, and married to a Canadian seigneuress. Famous for being the first to photograp ...
(1798-1865) and his wife Julie-Christine Chartier de Lotbinière, 5th seigneuresse of Lotbinière lived at "Pointe Platon" for several years
References
External links
Official website from Government of Québec
Protected areas of Chaudière-Appalaches
Nature reserves in Quebec
Protected areas established in 1995
1995 establishments in Quebec
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