Resource Guide

The following information is intended to acquaint you with the Peace Park and provide background that you can use for the activities in the Glacier Teacher's Guide.

General Information
Waterton's Core Vision
Glacier's Guiding Principles
General Information about Waterton and Glacier National Parks

A Land of Mountains and Glaciers
Geology
The Continental Divide
Climate

A Diversity of Natural Resources
Biodiversity
Vegetation
Floristic Provinces
Life Zones
Aquatic Resources
Animals

Humans on the Landscape
American Indians
White Exploration and Development of the Region
The Development of Glacier National Park
A Brief History of the West Side of Glacier National Park
A Brief History of the East Side of Glacier National Park
The Development of Waterton Lakes National Park
A Brief History of Waterton Lakes National Park
The Great Northern Railway