International Associated acts A National Wildlife Area is a conservation designation for a geographical region in Canada that restricts most human activities on that region.
[1] However, land use permits may be issued "for activities that are compatible with conservation".
[1] Such areas are established and managed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, a division of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
They may consist of land and water features, as well as coastal areas extending up to 12 nautical miles (22 km) from shore.
[2] This is a list of National Wildlife Areas in Canada by province.