A Canadian Landmark is a type of protected area in Canada.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Government of Canada envisioned establishing a system of Canadian Landmarks in order to protect natural features considered to be "outstanding, exceptional, unique, or rare" in Canada. Such features would typically be isolated entities of scientific interest.Pingo National Landmark management—Parks Canada
Only one landmark has been established—Pingo Canadian Landmark—in the Northwest Territories. Another was proposed at the same time (1984)—Nelson Head Canadian Landmark—on the southern tip of Banks Island, also in the Northwest Territories. It was to include some , of coastline, and protect the sea cliffs at Nelson Head and Cape Lambton. Durham Heights were to be included, which reach an elevation of . The legislation providing for the Landmark required a formal request be made by the Minister of the Environment within 10 years (until 1994).The Inuvialuit Final Agreement (Sec. 7 (77–81)) None was ever made.
See also Protected areas of Canada List of national parks of Canada
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