Kananaskis Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kananaskis Range |
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The Fortress (upper centre), Mount Chester (right) and Gusty Peak (left and ridge foreground)
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Galatea |
| Elevation | 3,185 m (10,449 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 44 km (27 mi) |
| Width | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Geography | |
 Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Range coordinates | 50°51′14″N 115°15′53″W / 50.85389°N 115.26472°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
The Kananaskis Range is a group of mountains in the Canadian Rockies. You can find it west of the Kananaskis River in Alberta, Canada. This mountain range is known for its tall, rugged peaks.
Many of the mountains here have interesting names. Some are named after ships and people who were part of a big naval battle called the Battle of Jutland. This battle happened a long time ago during World War I.
How Mountains Get Their Names
Many peaks in the Kananaskis Range are named after important people. These people often explored the area or settled there a long time ago.
For example, Mount Bogart is named after D.B. Dowling. Bogart was his mother's maiden name and also his middle name. D.B. Dowling was a surveyor. He mapped out this area in the early 1900s for the Geographical Society of Canada.
The Tower mountain got its name from Francis George Towers. He was one of the first homesteaders in the region. A homesteader is someone who settles on land to farm it.
Mount McDougal is named after Archie McDougal. He was another early homesteader from a place called Carstairs. Mount Evans Thomas is named after Thomas Oldham Evans, who was also an early homesteader in the area. These names help us remember the people who first explored and lived in this beautiful mountain region.
Famous Peaks in the Kananaskis Range
The Kananaskis Range has many impressive mountains. Here are some of the most well-known peaks and their heights:
| Mountain/Peak | Elevation | |
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| Mount Galatea | 3,185 m (10,449 ft) | |
| Wind Mountain | 3,153 m (10,344 ft) | |
| Mount Bogart | 3,144 m (10,315 ft) | |
| The Tower | 3,124 m (10,249 ft) | |
| Mount Sparrowhawk | 3,121 m (10,240 ft) | |
| Mount Lougheed | 3,107 m (10,194 ft) | |
| Mount Chester | 3,054 m (10,020 ft) | |
| Mount James Walker | 3,035 m (9,957 ft) | |
| The Fortress | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) | |
| Gusty Peak | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) | |
| Mount Inflexible | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) | |
| Mount Engadine | 2,970 m (9,744 ft) | |
| Mount Kidd | 2,958 m (9,705 ft) | |
| Mount Buller | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | |
| Mount Lawson | 2,795 m (9,170 ft) | |
| Mount Kent | 2,635 m (8,645 ft) | |
| Mount Lorette | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) |
