World Heritage Identification Number: 72
World Heritage since: 1979
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: Yes
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: Canada, United States of America
Continent: NA
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Transboundary Natural Legacy: Kluane, Wrangell-St. Elias, Glacier Bay, and Tatshenshini-Alsek
The transboundary Kluane/Wrangell-St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek (KWGT) is a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans across four distinct regions – Kluane National Park and Reserve in Yukon, Canada; Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska, USA; Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve also in Alaska, USA; and Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. This expansive protected area, covering approximately 94,000 square kilometers, was inscribed onto the World Heritage List in 1979.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
These parks comprise an impressive complex of glaciers and high peaks on both sides of the border between Canada (Yukon Territory and British Columbia) and the United States (Alaska). The spectacular natural landscapes are home to many grizzly bears, caribou and Dall's sheep. The site contains the largest non-polar icefield in the world.
Encyclopedia Record: Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park
Tatshenshini-Alsek Park or Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Wilderness Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. The park is 9,580 km2 (3,700 sq mi) in size. It was established in 1993 after an intensive campaign by Canadian and American conservation organizations to halt mining exploration and development in the area, and protect the area for its strong natural heritage and biodiversity values.Additional Site Details
Area: 9,839,121 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 61.19758333 , -140.9919722
