Stanley Glacier, Glacial formation in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada
The Stanley Glacier trail extends 10 kilometers through a regenerating forest, passing waterfalls and leading to panoramic views of the ice formation.
The area experienced substantial wildfires in 1968 and 2003, leading to natural regeneration with lodgepole pines and diverse plant species taking root.
Guided expeditions offer educational insights about 500-million-year-old fossils, including trilobites, hyolithids, brachiopods, and recently discovered species.
The trail requires a 385-meter elevation gain over approximately 7.5 hours, with guided tours operating from June through September each year.
Scientists discovered Cambroraster near the glacier, an ancient arthropod with a shell formation resembling the Millennium Falcon spaceship.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 52.13498,-117.94562
Latest update: May 24, 2025 14:22
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