Where Can Alpine Be Found

Alpine biomes are found in mountain regions worldwide, including the Andes, Alps, and Rocky Mountains. The alpine biome usually lies between an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3,000 meters), and the place where the snow line of a mountain begins.

What continent is the alpine tundra in?

Tundra is found in the regions just below the ice caps of the Arctic, extending across North America, to Europe, and Siberia in Asia. Much of Alaska and about half of Canada are in the tundra biome. Tundra is also found at the tops of very high mountains elsewhere in the world.

Where is the alpine tundra located in Canada?

The alpine Tundra zone spans a wide area, primarily central to northern pacific coastal Canada. In British Columbia, the alpine tundra zone is one of the larger biogeoclimatic zones, located from about 49-60 degrees latitude.