Over the past, glaciers have repeatedly advanced and retreated over the Canadian landscape. They have shaped the landscape, carving our lands shaping our identity. They store massive amounts of freshwater and give us water when we need it safeguarding it when we don't. They serve as sensitive indicators of climate and hold secrets of the past. This time we take a look at the glaciers in Canada and how they are reacting to global warming. Lets take a look:

West Coast Glaciers: The glaciers of Canada's west coast have some of the largest non polar glaciers in the world.The glaciers in the St. Elias Mountain Range in Yukon Territory and province of British Columbia are some of the biggest glaciers in Canada. These glaciers in the region have been retreating since the 1800s by up to as much as 10 to 30 meters every year. 

Rockies Glaciers: These glaciers have shaped the Rocky Mountains which form the border between British Columbia and Alberta. The mountain support a large number of glaciers that are popular tourist attractions. They feed some of Canada's major river systems and are therefore, vital in maintaining our freshwater supply.

Eastern Arctic Glaciers. These glaciers are the biggest and oldest in Canada and accounts for 75% of all glacial mass in Canada. Some splendors include the 100,000 year old Barnes Ice Cap on Baffin Island. The climate there has not changed much and it is one of the only stable glaciers in Canada. However, it has been stable since 1950s and we do not know what happened before. Also the fact that the region surrounding it is not populated may be the cause of its stability.

Ultimately, the glaciers are natural wonders that impact many areas of our life. As they retreat, we will experience consequences which will be explored in the next and final article for November. For now, think to this glacier retreat and what it means for everyone around the world.

Regards,

Nitish Bhatt