National Park and ReserveUNESCO World Heritage
Kluane
YukonDesignated in 197222,013 km²
It holds Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada, and the largest non-polar icefield on the planet
Area
22,013 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1972
Declared in 1972, it protects Mount Logan (5,959 m), the highest mountain in Canada and the second in North America after Denali, along with the largest non-polar icefield on the planet. Together with the adjoining parks of Wrangell-St Elias and Glacier Bay in Alaska and Tatshenshini-Alsek in British Columbia, it forms the largest contiguous transboundary protected area in the world, which has been a joint UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Location
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Kluane: 28 documented species
Mammals16Birds10Fish2
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Kluane lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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