Beaver Hills Biosphere

Beaver Hills Biosphere, located near Uncas in the Edmonton region, offers travellers a UNESCO-recognized landscape where nature, culture and community connect. Designated a biosphere on March 19, 2016 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, this distinct glacially formed region lies just 20 minutes east of Edmonton. Its hummocky terrain holds about 30% wetlands, making it an important source of surface and groundwater and a haven for wildlife and outdoor exploration. The Beaver Hills spans five rural municipalities, including Strathcona, Lamont, Leduc, Camrose and Beaver counties, and includes Elk Island National Park, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Cooking Lake–Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area and numerous natural areas, inviting visitors to discover diverse protected spaces in one connected region.