Kootenay Ranges facts for kids
'Western Ranges' redirects here. For other uses, see Western Range.
Quick facts for kids Kootenay Ranges |
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| Area | 4,940 km2 (1,910 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Parent range | Continental Ranges |
The Kootenay Ranges, also known as the Western Ranges, are one of the three main subdivisions of the Continental Ranges which comprise the southern half of the Canadian Rockies, the other two subdivisions being the Front Ranges and the Park Ranges (which is the largest of the groupings). The Kootenay Ranges lie between the Bull River (E) and the town of Golden, British Columbia (W) and south of Kicking Horse Pass, and are the location of the headwaters of the Kootenay River
Subranges
- Vermilion Range
- Stanford Range
- Beaverfoot Range
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