A synonym for a designated historic district or conservation area that denotes a neighborhood unified by similar use, architectural style, and/or historical development. 2. A generic term used to signify those geographical areas included in the Environment Canada-Parks Service Program; types include National Parks, National MArine Conservation Areas, National Historic Sites, and Historic Canals. See also historic district, heritage corridor. (Bucher, 1996)
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