National Park · Canada
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a national park in Canada, covering 333,345 acres (134,900 ha), established in 1886.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada |
| Area | 333,345 acres (134,900 ha) |
| Established | 1886 |
| Highest point | Mount Dawson — 3,377 m (11,079 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51.3000° N, 117.5190° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is part of a system of 43 parks and park reserves across Canada, and one of seven national parks in British Columbia. Established in 1886, the park encompasses 1,349 km2 (521 sq mi), and includes a portion of the Selkirk Mountains, which are part of the larger Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Site. The park's history is closely tied to two primary Canadian transportation routes, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), completed in 1885, and the Trans-Canada Highway, completed in 1963. Rogers Pass in the centre of the park eluded explorers until 1881.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Kelowna International Airport (YLW) · Kelowna, Canada · 123.5 miles away
Parks nearby
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Blanket Creek Provincial Park
Yoho National Park
Cummins Lakes Provincial Park
Anstey-Hunakwa Provincial Park
Silver Beach Provincial Park
More parks in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park is in Canada (51.3000° N, 117.5190° W).
When was Glacier National Park established?
Glacier National Park was established in 1886, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park covers 333,345 acres (134,900 ha).
What is the highest point in Glacier National Park?
The highest point is Mount Dawson, at 3,377 metres (11,079 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1161253 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_(Canada) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_National_Park_%28Canada%29 — Activities offered, as stated by the source.