Hardi 50++ Canada Lynx Historic Range. The canada lynx (lynx canadensis) or canadian lynx is a north american mammal of the cat family and a close relative of the eurasian lynx (lynx lynx). With the recognised subspecies, it ranges across canada and into alaska as well as some parts of the northern united states. With the recognised subspecies, it ranges across canada and into alaska as well as some parts of the northern united states and extending down the rocky mountains to colorado.