Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
Overview
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.
About Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
The Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is the union of Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada and Glacier National Park in the United States. Both parks are declared Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO and their union as a World Heritage Site.
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Details
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- ISO Codes
- CA, US
- Area
- 457,614 ha
- Transboundary
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 48.9961, -113.9042
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