Caledonia Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caledonia Mountain |
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Caledonia Mountain seen from The Whistlers
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,863 m (9,393 ft) |
| Prominence | 913 m (2,995 ft) |
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 Caledonia Mountain
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Alberta / British Columbia |
| Parent range | Victoria Cross Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/15 |
Caledonia Mountain is 2,863-metre (9,393-foot) summit located in the Canadian Rockies on the shared border of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. It is also situated on the shared boundary of Jasper National Park with Mount Robson Provincial Park. It is Alberta's 59th most prominent mountain. It was named in 1926 given its position overlooking the Caledonian Valley (now known as the Yellowhead Pass).
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Caledonia Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into tributaries of the Fraser River, or east into Miette River.
