Nahanni National Park Reserve
national park in Canada
Nahanni National Park Reserve is a national park reserve in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is about 500 kilometres (310 mi) west of Yellowknife. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.[2] The park has an area of about 30,050 square kilometres (11,600 sq mi).
| Nahanni National Park Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Virginia Falls | |
  Location of Nahanni National Park Reserve in Canada | |
| Location | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Nearest city | Fort Simpson Fort Liard Nahanni Butte |
| Coordinates | 61°32′50″N 125°35′22″W / 61.54722°N 125.58944°W |
| Area | 30,050 km2 (11,600 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Criteria | Natural: vii, viii |
| Reference | 24 |
| Inscription | 1978 (2nd Session) |
References
change- ↑ Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Harper announces expansion of N.W.T. park Archived 2007-08-11 at the Wayback Machine
