UNESCO World Heritage Site

Waterton Glacier International Peace Park

Waterton Glacier International Peace Park is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada, inscribed in 1995.

In 1932 Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) was combined with the Glacier National Park (Montana, United States) to form the world's first International Peace Park. Situated on the border between the two countries and offering outstanding scenery, the park is exception

In 1932 Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) was combined with the Glacier National Park (Montana, United States) to form the world's first International Peace Park. Situated on the border between the two countries and offering outstanding scenery, the park is exceptionally rich in plant and mammal species as well as prairie, forest, and alpine and glacial features.

Country
Canada
Region
North America
Category
Natural
Inscribed
1995
UNESCO reference
354
Area
457,614 ha

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