Saturday, March 19, 2016

Canadian UNESCO WHS

I'm only missing cards from 2 canadian UNESCO sites. These two, sent by Natasha, were the last that I got from this country. Waterton Glacier International Peace Park was added to the WHS list in 1995 and the Wood Buffalo National Park in 1983.

 © 2015 Canada Post
In 1932 Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) was combined with the Glacier National Park (Montana, United States) to form the world's first International Peace Park. Situated on the border between the two countries and offering outstanding scenery, the park is exceptionally rich in plant and mammal species as well as prairie, forest, and alpine and glacial features. - in: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/354

© 2015 Canada Post
Situated on the plains in the north-central region of Canada, the park (which covers 44,807 km2) is home to North America's largest population of wild bison. It is also the natural nesting place of the whooping crane. Another of the park's attractions is the world's largest inland delta, located at the mouth of the Peace and Athabasca rivers. - in: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/256

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