Golden Hinde (mountain) facts for kids
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Golden Hinde, south aspect, August 2006.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
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 Golden Hinde
Location in Vancouver Island
Golden Hinde
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92/F12 |
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| First ascent | Einar Anderson, W.R. Kent 1913 or 1914 |
| Easiest route | rock climb |
The Golden Hinde is a tall mountain found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It's the highest point on the island, standing at 2,195 meters (about 7,201 feet) tall. This mountain is a favorite for experienced backcountry climbers. People first climbed it in 1913. The Golden Hinde is made of a type of rock called basalt.
Where is the Golden Hinde?
The Golden Hinde is located near the middle of Vancouver Island. It is also close to the center of Strathcona Provincial Park. This park covers a large area, about 2,450 square kilometers (946 square miles).
The mountain sits at the start of the Wolf River. It is also west of Buttle Lake. The community of Gold River is about 25 kilometers (16 miles) to the east.
How did the Golden Hinde get its name?
The mountain got its name from a famous ship. This ship was called the Golden Hind. It belonged to Sir Francis Drake, a well-known explorer. An early fur-trading captain named the mountain. He thought the mountain looked like Drake's ship when the sun set.
The captain also wanted to honor Drake. Drake was thought to have sailed near the coast of what is now British Columbia. This happened during his trip around the world from 1577 to 1580.
The name "Golden Hinde" became official in 1938. This happened after a fur-trader's old logbook mentioned the peak. Before that, some early climbers called it "The Rooster's Comb." They used this name because of how the mountain looked.
