National preserve, British Columbia, Canada.
Lying in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains , within the northern bend of the Columbia River , it was established in 1886; it occupies an area of 521 sq mi (1,349 sq km). Snowcapped peaks flanked by ice fields and glaciers form an alpine panorama. Outstanding features are the Illecillewaet Glacier and the Nakimu Caves in the Cougar Valley.