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. Created by Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick and narrated by musician

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, the series profiles various protected areas across Canada, including but not limited to national or provincial parks, which have been designated as

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. The series was nominated for the

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for best science or nature documentary at the

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in 2021.Brent Furdyk
"Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations"
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'', March 30, 2021.

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