Park Research & Management

Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
Lat: 50.2264102237 Long: -114.52143047

Classification	Ecological Reserve
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	5,740 Acres / 2,322.98 Ha
Legal Boundary	Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve

Administration / Information	403-949-4261
Regional Office	Kananaskis Region Regional Office
District Office	East Kananaskis District
Management Plans	Plateau Mountain ER - Management Plan (2000)
Kananaskis Country	Managing a Complex Landscape

Natural Region	Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine
Natural Region Description	This nearly flat high-elevation plateau is recognized for several unique features. There is an internationally recognized ice cave with ice crystals, curls, sheets and pillars (ice crystals are so fragile that a temperature increase of one degree Celsius can cause melting). The periglacial features (known as "patterned ground") in the reserve include active permafrost, sorted stone circles, polygons, steps and frost boils. The area also contains critical winter range for bighorn sheep.
Land Use Framework Region	South Saskatchewan