Canadian Destination Named World's First UNESCO Biosphere Reserve City

Canadian destination named world's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve city

UNESCO’s biosphere reserve status covers the entire urban area, a first for the global program. Here's what it means.

This North American Destination Was Just Named the World's First UNESCO Biosphere Reserve City

Québec City became the first entire city in Canada to be recognized as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for its unique blend of nature and urban life.Cityscape view of Quebec City, Canada.Credit: Sharyn Umaña-Angers/Travel + LeisureUNESCO added more than a dozen new biosphere reserves to its list this month stretching across 14 different countries, including the first-ever biosphere reserve city in Canada.Timed to coincide with World Environment Day o…