Whittier Township
Description:
The town of Whittier was founded during World War II in 1943 to house a military base. The city got its name in honor of the giant glacier of the same name, which, in turn, was named after the poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Subsequently, a five-kilometer tunnel was dug by the military.
The military left Whittier half a century ago, and today the city is very popular with tourists. The main local attraction is the sliding glaciers, which crash into the water.
When making a cruise to the glaciers, take a closer look around - these places are rich in marine inhabitants such as whales, seals and otters.