Brandywine Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brandywine Mountain |
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Brandywine Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,213 m (7,260 ft) |
| Prominence | 428 m (1,404 ft) |
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 Brandywine Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/03 |
Brandywine Mountain is a cool mountain peak located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 2,213 m or 7,260 ft high. This mountain is part of the Pacific Ranges, which are big mountains along the coast of British Columbia. It's found about 25 km (16 mi) west of the famous resort town of Whistler.
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What's in a Name?
The Story Behind Brandywine
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Brandywine Mountain has a fun story! Its name comes from a nearby waterfall called Brandywine Falls.
Long ago, some people made a bet about how tall the waterfall was. The prizes for winning the bet were a bottle of wine and a bottle of brandy. That's how the waterfall, and later the mountain, got the name "Brandywine"!
Where is Brandywine Mountain?
Location and Surroundings
Brandywine Mountain is located in a beautiful part of southwestern British Columbia. It's part of a larger group of mountains called the Coast Mountains. These mountains stretch along the Pacific coast.
The mountain is also found in an area known as the Powder Mountain Icefield. An icefield is a huge area covered by ice and snow, often with glaciers. This makes the area around Brandywine Mountain very scenic and a great place for outdoor adventures.
