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Proof and Experimental Test Establishment

Coordinates: 46°13′16″N 72°38′51″W / 46.22124°N 72.64753°W / 46.22124; -72.64753
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Proof and Experimental Test Establishment
Centre d’essais et d’expérimentation
Near Nicolet, Quebec in Canada
Proof and Experimental Test Establishment is located in Central Quebec
Proof and Experimental Test Establishment
Location of Proof and Experimental Test Establishment
Coordinates46°13′16″N 72°38′51″W / 46.22124°N 72.64753°W / 46.22124; -72.64753
TypeMunitions and Weapons Testing
Area~20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)
Site information
Operator Canadian Army
StatusActive
Site history
In use1952[1] - Current
Test information
RemediationPartial Remediation of Lac Saint-Pierre

The Proof and Experimental Test Establishment (French: Centre d’essais et d’expérimentation, or PETE[2]) is a Canadian Forces military weapons testing facility located West of Nicolet, Quebec on the shore of Lac Saint-Pierre.[3]

References

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  1. ^ House of Commons (6 May 1999). "House of Commons Committees ENSU (36-1) Evidence Number 120". Retrieved 2013-06-04. Set up 47 years ago
  2. ^ Public Works and Government Services Canada (8 October 2009). "PROOF EXPERIMENTAL TEST ESTABLISHMENT". Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  3. ^ UNITED STATES ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND. "MAJOR INTERNATIONAL R&D RANGES AND TEST FACILITIES SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES" (PDF). Archived from the original on September 15, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-04.