Doom Mountain facts for kids

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Doom Mountain Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation	787 m (2,582 ft)
Prominence	242 m (794 ft)
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Geography
Location	Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Refugium Range Vancouver Island Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92L/04

Doom Mountain is a mountain located on the Brooks Peninsula. This peninsula is found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Why is it Called Doom Mountain?

This mountain got its unique name from Dr. Richard Hebda. He works at the Royal British Columbia Museum. He chose the name because the mountain often looks a bit scary. It has very steep cliffs. Also, its top is almost always covered in clouds. This happens even when the rest of the area is sunny and clear.

Where is Doom Mountain?

Doom Mountain is part of the Vancouver Island Ranges. These are mountain chains on Vancouver Island. It stands 787 meters (about 2,582 feet) tall. This makes it a noticeable peak in the area. The mountain is found in a wild and beautiful part of British Columbia.