Kluane National Park and Reserve (Park and Reserve)
Yukon
•Est. 29 May 1993 (Park) / 1972 (Reserve)
Area
5,900 km² (2,278 sq mi) (Park) / 16,080 km² (6,209 sq mi) (Reserve)
Natural Region
Northern Coast Mountains
Annual Visitors
47,098
Established
29 May 1993 (Park) / 1972 (Reserve)
About the Park
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and adjacent to the U.S. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and British Columbia's Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, Kluane features Canada's highest peak, Mount Logan, and the world's largest non-polar ice fields.
Park Location
History
Established as a National Park Reserve in 1972 and designated as a National Park in 1993, Kluane protects significant natural landscapes and is cooperatively managed with local First Nations.
Landscapes
The park encompasses high mountain peaks, extensive glaciers covering 83% of its area, boreal forests, and tundra regions.
Wildlife
Home to species such as grizzly bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou, wolves, and over 120 bird species, including golden and bald eagles.
Activities
Visitors can enjoy hiking, rafting on the Alsek River, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating on Kathleen and Mush Lakes, fishing, flightseeing tours, and camping at Kathleen Lake.
Park Features
Natural Beauty
Pristine Wilderness
Wildlife
Native Species
Activities
Outdoor Adventures
Scenic Views
Photo Opportunities
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