For immediate publication

 
 

THE MUSÉE DU FJORD RECEIVES THE

2005 ROSAIRE-CORBIN AWARD

 
 
Roberval, Quebec, March X, 2005 – As part of the Grands Prix du Tourisme du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean gala, the Coordinating Committee of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park presented the Rosaire‑Corbin Award to the Musée du Fjord for its contribution to the natural and cultural heritage presentation of the Saguenay Fjord. The ceremony took place at the Le Château Roberval Hotel on March 4, 2005.
 

 
Located on the shores of the Saguenay Fjord in the La Baie district, the Musée du Fjord is devoted to the preservation and presentation of the historic, natural and artistic heritage of the fjord and the Ha! Ha! Bay territory. Victim of the 1996 flood, the museum embarked on an ambitious restructuring project—in addition to presenting the shared history of the communities in this marine environment, the museum would offer a science area where visitors could discover marine flora, fauna and habitats and the geology of the Saguenay Fjord. Today, through these activities, the museum provides visitors with a scientific perspective of the environment and fosters a sense of responsibility for protecting it. In so doing they adhere to the spirit and the values of Father Corbin and the mandate of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park.
 
The Rosaire-Corbin Prize rewards an individual or group for promoting the cultural and natural heritage of the St. Lawrence estuary and Saguenay fjord, thereby contributing to the conservation and presentation missions of the marine park. The award is given in cooperation with four regional tourism associations concerned with the marine park: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Lower St. Lawrence, Manicouagan and Charlevoix.
 
Chaired by Mr. Jules Dufour, Professor Emeritus from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park’s coordination committee consists of representatives from the regions bordering the park, Aboriginal communities and the federal and provincial governments responsible for management of the national marine conservation area.
 
The prize was established in memory of Reverend Rosaire Corbin, a biologist-naturalist who devoted his life to educating youth and promoting the natural sciences. He was the first chair of the coordination committee and played a major role in creating the marine park.
 
 
Information:
 
Françoix Tremblay
Coordinator, Rosaire-Corbin Prize
Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
Tel : 272-1509, ext. 229
 
Jules Dufour, Chair
Coordination Committee
Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
Tél : (418) 545-5011