Blue Range facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blue Range
Mount Byng from Wonder Pass
Highest point
Peak	Mount Byng
Elevation	2,965 m (9,728 ft)
Dimensions
Area	193 km2 (75 sq mi)
Geography
Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Range coordinates	50°48′11″N 115°32′06″W / 50.80306°N 115.53500°W / 50.80306; -115.53500
Parent range	Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82J/13

The Blue Range is a group of mountains in the amazing Canadian Rockies. You can find it in Banff National Park in Canada. This mountain range sits right on the Continental Divide, which is like a giant line that separates rivers flowing to different oceans. People named it the Blue Range because it often looks a bit blue when you see it from far away! The tallest mountain in this range is called Mount Byng.

About the Blue Range

The Blue Range is part of the huge Canadian Rockies mountain system. It is located in the beautiful Banff National Park in the province of Alberta. This park is famous for its stunning mountain views and wildlife. The range covers an area of about 193 square kilometers (75 square miles).

The Blue Range gets its name from how it looks. When you see it from a distance, especially on a clear day, the mountains can appear to have a soft blue color. This is a common sight with distant mountains, caused by how light scatters in the air.

Important Peaks in the Blue Range

The Blue Range is home to several impressive mountains. The highest point in the range is Mount Byng. It stands tall at 2,965 meters (9,728 feet) above sea level.

Here are some of the other notable mountains and peaks found in the Blue Range: