De Smet Range facts for kids
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De Smet Range and Athabasca River
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Roche de Smet |
| Elevation | 2,539 m (8,330 ft) |
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 Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Range coordinates | 53°09′39″N 118°09′09″W / 53.16083°N 118.15250°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | 83E/01 |
The De Smet Range is a group of mountains found in the amazing Canadian Rockies. It's located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. You can find it northwest of Highway 16 and Jasper Lake. This mountain range gets its name from its highest point, a peak called Roche de Smet.
Discover the De Smet Range
The De Smet Range is a special part of the Canadian Rockies. It offers stunning views and is a great place to explore nature. Being inside Jasper National Park means it's protected and home to lots of wildlife.
How the De Smet Range Got Its Name
The highest mountain in this range, Roche de Smet, was named by Iroquois people. These Iroquois were working in the fur trade industry a long time ago. They chose the name to honor Pierre-Jean De Smet. He was a Belgian missionary who worked with Indigenous peoples in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States during the 1840s.
Mountains and Peaks in the Range
The De Smet Range includes several notable mountains and peaks. Each one adds to the beauty and challenge of this mountain area. Here are some of the main peaks you can find in the range:
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet |
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| Roche de Smet | 2,539 m | 8,330 ft |
| Mount Cumnock | 2,460 m | 8,070 ft |
| Mount Bistre | 2,346 m | 7,697 ft |
| Mount Greenock | 2,065 m | 6,775 ft |
