Science Research
Printer-friendly versionKootenay National Park provides a natural venue for scientific research. Research provides information about how species and natural systems function, cope, thrive, fail, and adapt. With this knowledge of our natural systems, we can begin to understand all the ways we interact with, affect and are affected by the natural world. The data gained from research is an integral part in managing Parks Canada lands, infrastructure and visitor experiences.
Research Database
Contains over 600 references on research and monitoring in Kootenay National Park.
Search by author, subject or any key word and download digital copies of the reports where available.
Featured Research
Read accounts of Kootenay’s social, cultural and natural research.
Friends of Kootenay Blog
Access stories and photos about the natural and human history of Kootenay National Park and Columbia Valley Includes highlights about the Friends of Kootenay National Park activities and programs.
Get Connected
Connect to other science and research organizations in the region.