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Egan Chutes Provincial Park in Ontario, east of Bancroft, was established in 1989 to protect part of the York River and the rapids and chutes that define the site. Named for lumber baron John Egan, it also reflects the region’s resource history. In 2005, the protected area was enlarged to include separate stretches of the York River downstream under a waterway classification, while the original park remained a nature reserve. Known for fast water and notable geology in a mineral-rich area, the park offers trails, canoeing, hiking, camping, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, and limited snowmobile use, though mineral collecting is prohibited.
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