List of Quebec 1000 meter peaks facts for kids
Quebec is home to many impressive mountains, and some of its highest peaks reach over 1000 meters (about 3,280 feet) into the sky! This list is for people who enjoy a hobby called peak bagging. Peak bagging is when you try to climb a specific list of mountains. For a mountain to be on this list, it needs to stand out from its surroundings by at least 100 meters (about 328 feet). This measurement is called "clean prominence."
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Quebec's Tallest Mountains
Quebec's landscape is filled with beautiful mountains, from the rugged Torngat Mountains in the north to the more gentle Notre Dame Mountains and Laurentian Mountains further south. Climbing these peaks offers amazing views and a great challenge for adventurers.
What is Peak Bagging?
Peak bagging is a fun outdoor activity where people aim to climb all the mountains on a certain list. It's like collecting stamps, but with mountains! This list helps climbers keep track of the highest and most important peaks in Quebec. It's a way to explore the province's incredible natural beauty.
Understanding Mountain Heights
When we talk about mountains, a few terms are important to know:
- Elevation: This is how high a mountain's peak is above sea level. It tells you the total height of the mountain from the ocean.
- Prominence: Imagine you are at the very top of a mountain. Prominence measures how much that peak rises from the lowest point connecting it to any higher mountain. It shows how much a mountain stands out on its own. For this list, a peak needs at least 100 meters (328 feet) of prominence.
- Isolation: This tells you how far a mountain is from any other mountain that is just as tall or taller. It helps you understand how "alone" a peak is in its area.
Top Peaks in Quebec
Here are some of the highest and most notable peaks in Quebec. These mountains are ranked by their elevation, showing you which ones reach the highest into the sky.
| Rank | Peak | Elev. (m) | Prom. (m) | Range | Isol. (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mont D'Iberville/Mount Caubvick | 1652 | 0 | Torngat Mountains | .0 |
| 2. | Minaret Ridge | 1554 | 60 | Torngat Mountains | 1.0 |
| 3. | Peak 4824 | 1470 | 738 | Torngat Mountains | 8.1 |
| 4. | Peak 4800 Map 14L13 | 1463 | 427 | Torngat Mountains | 3.4 |
| 5. | Peak 4700 Map 24I16 No 1 | 1433 | 580 | Torngat Mountains | 8.6 |
| 6. | Peak 4534 | 1382 | 407 | Torngat Mountains | 4.2 |
| 7. | West Korok Mountain | 1311 | 488 | Torngat Mountains | 5.8 |
| 8. | Mont Jacques-Cartier | 1268 | 1085 | Notre Dame Mountains | 405.7 |
| 9. | Mont Jacques-Rousseau | 1261 | 712 | Torngat Mountains | 15.7 |
| 10. | Peak 4100 Map 14L12 | 1250 | 518 | Torngat Mountains | 6.9 |
| 11. | Mont Dos de Baleine | 1245 | 1 | Notre Dame Mountains | 1.3 |
| 12. | Mont de la Passe | 1240 | 110 | Notre Dame Mountains | 1.6 |
| 13. | Mont Comte | 1232 | 72 | Notre Dame Mountains | 1.6 |
| 14. | Peak 3992 | 1217 | 364 | Torngat Mountains | 3.2 |
| 15. | Mont Les Cônes | 1207 | 209 | Notre Dame Mountains | 3.6 |
This table shows just a few of the many peaks in Quebec that are over 1000 meters tall. There are actually over 150 such peaks across the province, each with its own unique features and challenges for climbers!
See also
- Northeast 111 4000-footers
- New England Four-thousand footers
- Adirondack Forty-sixers
- New England Fifty Finest
