Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia)
For other uses, see Mount Albert Edward.
| Mount Albert Edward | |
|---|---|
  Mount Albert Edward | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,093 m (6,867 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,203 m (3,947 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 49°40′40″N 125°25′54″W / 49.67778°N 125.43167°WCoordinates: 49°40′40″N 125°25′54″W / 49.67778°N 125.43167°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Topo map | NTS 92F/11 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1890 by William Ralph[1] |
| Easiest route | Hikers route via the North East Ridge accessed from Paradise Meadows |
Mount Albert Edward is the sixth highest peak on Vancouver Island and one of the most easily accessible. Located in Strathcona Provincial Park, the mountain is a popular destination both in summer for hikers and in winter for skiers and snowshoers. The mountain is named for Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Mount Albert Edward". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2006-06-05.
- ↑ "Mount Albert Edward". BC Geographical Names.
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