Waterton Glacier International Peace Park

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countries. Canada & United States of America

year of inscription. 1995

criteria. Natural

Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks

country. Canada

year of inscription. 1984 (extension: 1990)

criteria. Natural

The Canadian Rocky Mountains Park WHS is comprised of four contiguous Canadian national parks (Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho) as well as three other nearby provincial parks (Hamber, Mount Assiniboine, and Mount Robson) of British Columbia, Canada. The area contains outstanding geological features as well as habitats of rare and endangered flora and fauna. Included in the site is the Burgess Shale WHS, which was a WHS in its own tight between 1980 and 1984, when it was incorporated into this WHS.

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

country. Canada

year of inscription. 1981

criteria. Cultural

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump WHS is located in the province of Alberta, where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. A buffalo jump is a site where the indigenous people hunt American bison (buffalos) by funneling them into drive lanes that end at a precipice, over which the bison are stampeded. The ability to engage in this traditional hunting method reflects a profound knowledge of the topography and animal behaviour. In this WHS, the remains of a marked trail, aboriginal butchering camps, and a tumulus with vast quantities of bison skeletons can be found. The site is evident of nearly 6,000 years of said activity, albeit with one lengthy period of – as-yet – unexplained interruption. It provides historical, archaeological, and scientific information into the way of life of indigenous people of the area.

Rideau Canal

where. Canada

what. postcard (Canada, 2019)

Mistaken Point

where. Canada
what. stamp, printed on postal card (Canada)

Mistaken Point

where. Canada
what. postcard (Canada, 2019)