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A.P. Low, explorer of Labrador and the Arctic

Albert Peter Low, 1897 (William James Topley).
Albert Peter Low, 1897 (William James Topley). Portrait of Albert Peter Low by William Topley, 1897. (a214276) a214276-v6 · William James Topley · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Albert Peter Low of Montréal joined the Geological Survey of Canada in 1882. In 1884 he made the first scientific survey and map of Lake Mistassini, and in the 1890s explored much of the interior of Ungava and Labrador, noting its iron deposits. He commanded the first Arctic patrol, aboard the Neptune in 1903–04, and became Director of the Geological Survey in 1906.

Scope & context

Low as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Albert Peter Low National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text