Peaks
Mount Jupiter
2,781 m
Park geography
Detailed terrain analysis, administrative location data, and defined park boundaries.
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Glacier National Park in Canada
Glacier National Park encompasses 1349 square kilometers within the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. This geographic record provides a structured breakdown of the park boundaries, spanning peaks like Mount Sir Donald and Mount Tupper, and defines the regional terrain context including alpine meadows, temperate forests, and glaciers.
Glaciated mountain wilderness in the Selkirks of British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is one of Canada's oldest national parks, established in 1886 as the second protected area in the country's park system. Located in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, the park encompasses over 1,300 square kilometers of rugged alpine terrain featuring dramatic peaks, extensive glacier systems, and deep U-shaped valleys carved by ancient ice. The park is bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway and Canadian Pacific Railway, which follows Rogers Pass, a historic mountain corridor that was the key to connecting eastern and western Canada. The park's landscape is defined by its glaciers, with more than 130 ice bodies covering over 130 square kilometers, making it one of the most heavily glaciated regions in North America. Its ecological diversity spans from lush western temperate rainforests to harsh alpine tundra, supporting populations of large mammals including grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, and caribou.
- Location
- Canada
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1886
- Area
- 1,349 km²
- Highest point
- 3,377 m
Location overview
Provincial and regional positioning within British Columbia, Canada
Geographic Location and Regional Setting of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is located within British Columbia and the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District in Canada. Administrative data maps the protected area as an inland territory with no transboundary, coastal, or marine zones.
- Countries
- Canada
- Regions
- British Columbia, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District
- Primary location
- Columbia-Shuswap Regional District
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Mapping the 1,349 square kilometer conservation footprint and physical limits
Glacier National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Footprint
Interactive boundary geometry visualizes the horizontal limits and physical layout of Glacier National Park. Geographic summary metrics complement the geometry with calculated estimates of total area, coordinate spans, and center points.
- Boundary area
- 1,353.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 241.8 km
- Northernmost point
- 51.4876° N
- Southernmost point
- 51.0354° N
- Easternmost point
- 117.2007° W
- Westernmost point
- 117.9235° W
- Geographic centre
- 51.2686° N, 117.5243° W
- North–south span
- 50.3 km
- East–west span
- 50.5 km
Elevation and terrain
Vertical relief data and recorded natural features across protected terrain
Glacier National Park Elevation Range and Mountain Terrain Geography
Recorded elevation metrics establish a peak vertical limit of thirty-three hundred seventy-seven meters across mountain relief classifications. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for recorded natural elements within the boundaries.
- Maximum elevation
- 3,377 m
- Highest point
- 3,377 m
Selected named natural features
Mountain saddles
Rogers Pass
1,336 m
Streams
Loop Brook
Lakes
Marion Lake
Peaks
Mount Sifton
2,897 m
Peaks
Lookout Mountain
2,490 m
Environmental setting
Interpreting subpolar relief, forest cover, and habitat types across protected terrain
Glacier National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Geography Settings
Stored landscape features, temperate forests, and water systems combine as interpretive categories for physical setting analysis. Recorded environmental classifications connect directly to broader atlas destinations where available.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Subpolar
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Valleys · Glacier · Cave · Rivers · Cliffs · Forest · Wetland
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Wetland · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
Map the surrounding protected landscapes and compare their unique alpine geography near Glacier National Park.
Compare National Parks and Protected Areas Near Glacier National Park, Columbia Mountains
After exploring Glacier National Park, continue your journey to browse other national parks and protected areas that share similar alpine environments and glacial landscapes within the broader Columbia Mountains region. This regional overview allows for comprehensive geographic comparison, tracing connected ecosystems and varied conservation efforts across the Canadian Pacific Ranges.
National parkBritish Columbia
13 km away#1 closest
Southwest
Mount Revelstoke National Park
British Columbia's National Park Atlas Entry
Mount Revelstoke National Park, in British Columbia, Canada. Landscapes: mountains and forests.
- Area
- 260 km²
- Established
- 1914
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 775.2K annual
National parkBritish Columbia
31 km away#2 closest
East
Yoho National Park: Mapped Protected Area in British Columbia's Geography
Exploring the park's protected boundaries and terrain.
Yoho National Park is presented here as a distinct national park within British Columbia's vast geographic framework. This page provides a structured view of its protected land status, allowing for detailed exploration of its mapped boundaries and surrounding natural landscapes. Understand Yoho National Park's place in the Canadian atlas through its specific geographic features and protected area context.
- Area
- 1,313 km²
- Established
- 1886
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 663.9K annual
National parkCanada
44 km away#3 closest
East
Banff National Park
Mapped park boundaries and regional geographic context for Banff National Park.
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Bow Valley lie among the peaks and glaciers of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
- Area
- 6,641 km²
- Established
- 1885
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 4.1M annual
National parkBritish Columbia
59 km away#4 closest
Southeast
Kootenay National Park
Explore Kootenay National Park's mapped terrain and regional geography.
Kootenay National Park, in British Columbia, Canada. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and cliffs.
- Area
- 1,406 km²
- Established
- 1920
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 574.1K annual
National parkAlberta
74 km away#5 closest
North
Jasper National Park
Explore Alberta's regional park context and natural terrain.
Jasper National Park, in Alberta, Canada. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and glaciers.
- Area
- 10,878 km²
- Established
- 1907
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 2.4M annual
State or regional parkBritish Columbia
About 101 km away#6 closest
Southwest
Mara Provincial Park: Protected Shoreline and Geographic Features in British Columbia
Mapping the Shuswap region's essential day-use lakeshore environment
Situated on the southern edge of Mara Lake, Mara Provincial Park functions as a key protected site in the Shuswap region of British Columbia. This area provides public access to sandy beaches and serves as the primary boat launch for the surrounding interior lake system, preserving natural terrain against private lakeshore development.
- Area
- 0.05 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland
State or regional parkBritish Columbia
About 132 km away#7 closest
Northwest
Pyramid Creek Falls Provincial Park: Mapped Geography and Protected Natural Landscape
Glacial cascades and North Thompson River valley terrain
This protected area centers on a vertical, two-stage waterfall spilling from a hanging valley high above the North Thompson River. Characterized by its glacier-fed creek and steep forested slopes, the park functions as a key geological landmark within the rugged, mountainous interior of British Columbia.
Protected landscapeBritish Columbia
About 145 km away#8 closest
Southwest
Graystokes Provincial Park: Geographic Overview of British Columbia Protected Wilderness
Exploring the Okanagan Highland plateau and alpine wetland systems
Graystokes Provincial Park functions as a key protected landscape in the British Columbia interior. This backcountry expanse is defined by its rolling plateau terrain, encompassing alpine wetlands, meadows, and riparian habitats set against a backdrop of Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir forests.
- Area
- 119.58 km²
- Established
- 2001
- Relief
- Highland
- Climate
- Alpine
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Continue Exploring Glacier National Park's Mapped Landscape and Protected Boundaries
Deepen your understanding of Glacier National Park's geographic significance. By exploring this national park's context, you gain valuable insights into its mapped protected area features and regional landscape. This atlas perspective helps to contextualize Glacier National Park within Canada's conservation network, offering a factual exploration of its protected land identity.
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