Beaverhill Lake Heritage Rangeland
Canada, Alberta
Beaverhill Lake Heritage Rangeland
LocationCanada, Alberta
RegionAlberta
TypeNatural Area
Coordinates53.4507°, -112.5300°
Established1999
Area1.753
Nearest CityTofield (13 km)
Major CityEdmonton
About Beaverhill Lake Heritage Rangeland
Internationally recognized for its wetlands and diverse bird populations, with more than 270 bird species documented and 145 known to breed locally. Designated as a wetland of international significance under the RAMSAR program in 1987. A broad, shallow lake set in a rolling landscape containing many smaller water bodies or 'sloughs'. The surrounding region received UNESCO Biosphere designation on March 19, 2016.