National Landmarks (Canada)
A National Landmark is a type of protected area in Canada. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Government of Canada envisioned establishing a system of National Landmarks in order to protect natural features considered to be "outstanding, exceptional, unique, or rare" in Canada. Such features would typically be isolated entities of scientific interest.[1]
To date, only one National Landmark has been established: the Pingo National Landmark in the Northwest Territories. In 1984, the Nelson Head National Landmark was proposed to protect the Nelson Head cape on the southern tip of Banks Island, also in the Northwest Territories. It was to include some 181 square kilometres (70 sq mi) of land, including 40 kilometres (25 mi) of coastline and the sea cliffs at Nelson Head and Cape Lambton. Durham Heights, which reach an elevation of 750 metres (2,460 ft), were also to be included. The legislation providing for the Landmark required a formal request from the Minister of the Environment within 10 years,[2] and no such request was made by the 1994 expiry date.