Crown Mountain (Vancouver Island) facts for kids
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 Crown Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,846 m (6,056 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,339 m (4,393 ft) |
| Parent peak | Victoria Peak (2169 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Geography | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Elk River Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92F/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1910 by P. Ellison and survey party |
Crown Mountain, also known as Ellison Peak, is a large mountain found in Strathcona Provincial Park. This park is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain stands tall at 1,846 meters (about 6,056 feet) above sea level. It is a well-known landmark in the area.
History of Crown Mountain
Crown Mountain has an interesting history in British Columbia. It was an important landmark for a huge piece of land given to Robert Dunsmuir. This land grant helped pay for building the E&N Railway. Later, part of this land became a boundary for Strathcona Provincial Park.
First Climb to the Top
In 1910, the Premier of British Columbia, Sir Richard McBride, decided to create a special area for Strathcona Provincial Park. His Minister of Lands, Price Ellison, led a group to explore this new park area. On July 29, 1910, they made the very first recorded climb to the top of Crown Mountain.
The Exploration Team
The team included Price Ellison's 20-year-old daughter, Myra King Ellison. She was the first person to step onto the peak! Other members of the group were Colonel William Holmes, J. Twaddle, A.L. Hudson, Harry McClure Johnson (who was Myra's cousin), Charles Haslam, James Hasworth, and Frank Ward. Their adventure helped map out and understand this important part of British Columbia.
See also
In Spanish: Crown Mountain (Isla Vancouver) para niños
