World's Largest Beaver Dam — Attraction in Alberta

THIS IS NOT A BRIDGE OR A TOURIST ATTRACTION. IT IS A NATIONAL PARK.

This beaver dam is located in Wood Buffalo National Park, the largest park in Canada. It is situated about 13 miles south of Lake Claire. It measures almost 1/2 mile from end-to-end and holds back run-off water from the Birch Mountains in the southernmost end of the park. No trails or navigable landscape exists in this part of the park.

The dam is the work of multiple generations of beavers, spanning what is believed to be 40 years, reflecting the high quality of the habitat.

It was first seen by scientists on satellite images in 2007 and is visible from space.

To see it, you must charter a private sightseeing tour by air. IT IS INACCESIBLE BY LAND.

To date, Rob Mark, who is an experienced hiker, is the only person to ever successfully reach the dam. Using a combination of Google and topographical maps, he marked out a route taking a boat from Fort Chipewyan to the edge of Lake Claire. He hiked 10 miles to the dam, which took 9 days to reach.

The dam is protected by Parks Canada, who do yearly monitoring flights to check on the dam and its condition.

Rob Mark at the...

We must always remember, that we(human) are not the only one living in this world. We merely fortunately posses higher level of intelligence than other species on this planet Earth, so that also demands us the immense responsibility to protect our world's natural...

I feel into water when I got there. Very disappointed with the maintenance of this. And I didn't see one damn beaver. This must be fixed ASAP so other people don't fall into water...