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Yoho National Park and the Burgess Shale

Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park.
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Yoho National Park in British Columbia lies on the western slopes of the Great Divide, where glaciers and waterfalls cling to towering peaks. The park protects Burgess Shale fossil sites, which reveal ancient marine life, in a landscape shaped by water.

Scope & context

The park as described on its Parks Canada page.

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