UNESCO categorizes their World Heritage Sites into two categories, the first of which is natural sites that are chosen for their ability to represent major stages of Earth's history and significant evolutionary ecological and biological processes—as well as their exceptional beauty.
Banff is in Alberta and combines dense forests, beautiful lakes and alpine landscapes that are popular for skiing. It connects to Jasper through the Columbia Icefields.
Located east of Calgary, this park is unsurprisingly famous for being one of the richest dinosaur fossil reserves in the world.
Protecting the site also means protecting the culture of the Haida people, including remains of houses, carved mortuary and memorial poles, and other representations of art and ways of life.
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Breathtaking World Heritage Sites in Canada
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Check out this gallery for a carefully curated list of stunningly beautiful sites right in Canada that have been certified as a deeply enriching experience by some very intelligent and well-researched people.