A UNESCO Biosphere Region for Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound

A UNESCO Biosphere Region for Átl’ka7tsem/ Howe Sound

A UNESCO Biosphere Region for Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound

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In September 2021, Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound was designated as Canada’s newest and 19th UNESCO Biosphere Region. Learn more at https://www.howesoundbri.org.

Squamish nation ceremony
Squamish Nation members blessing the launch of a new canoe
at Statmus near Squamish
Flock of surf scoters
A flock of surf scoters with a view up the Sound
Map of Howe Sound biosphere
The Biosphere sits right on the doorstep of Vancouver.
Kayaks at a rally to protect Salish Sea
A rally to support the Sound and the Salish Sea near Squamish
Launching canoes into the water
The Sound has been Vancouver’s outdoor classroom for a century.
The Sound has the largest concentration of outdoor camps in BC.