Garibaldi Provincial Park is a place of superlatives and contrasts. It is located adjacent to the busy resort town of Whistler; yet its alpine wilderness character has remained intact. Majestic mountains, glittering glaciers, vibrant meadows, jewel-like lakes and alpine tarns characterize the park's high country. We join a group of researchers as they take core samples on the Helm glacier, which is a unique barometer of complex environmental change. Every winter, the nearby Squamish River provides rich forage for about 3000 bald eagles, a natural phenomenon confirmed as the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world..
SERIES SUMMARY: Great Canadian Parks celebrates the incredible diversity of Canada's natural environments, by exploring the natural history and cultural heritage of its protected areas. From the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, with the great forests and plains in between, Great Canadian Parks discovers what makes each of these great parks unique, it's topography, wildlife inhabitants and hidden treasures. We examine the elements that tie them together in one of the most comprehensive park systems in the world. Great Canadian Parks offers a stunningly beautiful collection of episodes characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning natural beauty and compelling stories. Host Peter Trueman asks the questions of the people who know their parks, and visits the people who love and use them. It is an exploration of Canada through its Great Canadian Parks.
