UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nahanni National Park

Nahanni National Park is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada, inscribed in 1978.

Located along the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, this park contains deep canyons and huge waterfalls, as well as a unique limestone cave system. The park is also home to animals of the boreal forest, such as wolves, grizzly bears an

Located along the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, this park contains deep canyons and huge waterfalls, as well as a unique limestone cave system. The park is also home to animals of the boreal forest, such as wolves, grizzly bears and caribou. Dall's sheep and mountain goats are found in the park's alpine environment.

Country
Canada
Region
North America
Category
Natural
Inscribed
1978
UNESCO reference
24
Area
476,560 ha

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