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British Columbia, a province in Canada, is famous for its incredible mountains! These towering peaks are part of different mountain ranges, like the Coast Mountains and the Canadian Rockies. They offer amazing views and are home to many plants and animals. People love to hike, climb, and explore these beautiful natural wonders.

Tallest Mountains in British Columbia

British Columbia has some truly massive mountains. The highest one is Mount Fairweather, which stands at a whopping 4,671 meters (15,325 feet) tall! It's part of the Saint Elias Mountains.

Another giant is Mount Robson, reaching 3,954 meters (12,972 feet). It's the tallest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. You can find it in the Park Ranges.

Mount Waddington is the highest mountain in the Coast Mountains, rising to 4,019 meters (13,186 feet). It's a very challenging climb for mountaineers.

Mountains with Interesting Names and Stories

Many mountains in British Columbia have unique names, some with fascinating stories behind them!

Named After People

Some mountains are named to honor important people:

  • Mount Arthur Meighen (3,205 meters) is named after Canada's ninth Prime Minister. It's found in the Cariboo Mountains.
  • Mount Lester Pearson (3,086 meters) honors Canada's fourteenth Prime Minister. This peak is also in the Cariboo Mountains.
  • Mount Mackenzie King (3,234 meters) is named for Canada's tenth Prime Minister. It's another tall peak in the Cariboo Mountains.
  • Mount Pierre Elliott Trudeau (2,650 meters) is named after Canada's fifteenth Prime Minister. You can find it in the Cariboo Mountains.
  • Mount Terry Fox (2,845 meters) is named after the famous Canadian runner who ran across Canada for cancer research. It's in the Selwyn Range.
  • Mount Alice (1,798 meters) was named for Princess Alice of the United Kingdom.
  • Mount George V (1,884 meters) on Vancouver Island was named for King George V.
  • Mount King Albert (2,987 meters) in the Park Ranges honors King Albert of Belgium.
  • Mount Queen Bess (3,298 meters) in the Pacific Ranges was named for Queen Elizabeth I.
  • Mount Victoria (3,464 meters) in the Bow Range was named for Queen Victoria.
  • Mount Seymour (1,449 meters) is named after a governor of colonial British Columbia.

Mountains with Unique Meanings

Some names come from Indigenous languages or describe the mountain's look:

Mountains with Animal Names

You'll find mountains named after animals too!

Famous and Popular Mountains

Some mountains are well-known for their beauty or for outdoor activities:

  • Stawamus Chief (702 meters) is a huge granite dome near Squamish. It's a very popular spot for rock climbing and slacklining.
  • Grouse Mountain (1,231 meters) is a famous mountain near Vancouver, known for its ski resort and hiking trails.
  • The Black Tusk (2,319 meters) is a distinctive volcanic peak in Garibaldi Provincial Park, easily recognized by its dark, jagged shape.
  • Mount Arrowsmith (1,819 meters) is a prominent peak on Vancouver Island, popular for hiking and skiing.
  • Golden Hinde (2,195 meters) is the highest point on Vancouver Island.

List of Mountains (Selected Examples)

Here are a few more mountains from British Columbia, showing their height and the range they belong to:

Name Height
(m)		 Height
(ft)		 Range
Adamant 3,345 10,974 Selkirk Mountains → Adamant Range   {{{4}}}
Albert Edward 2,093 6,867 Vancouver Island Ranges   {{{4}}}
Allen 3,310 10,860 Sundance Range   {{{4}}}
Assiniboine 3,618 11,870 Canadian Rockies   {{{4}}}
Ball 3,311 10,863 Ball Range   {{{4}}}
Begbie 2,733 8,967 Monashee Mountains → Gold Range   {{{4}}}
Bryce 3,507 11,506 Canadian Rockies   {{{4}}}
Burgess 2,599 8,527 Canadian Rockies   {{{4}}}
Cathedral 3,189 10,463 Canadian Rockies   {{{4}}}
Clemenceau 3,664 12,021 Park Ranges   {{{4}}}
Columbia 3,747 12,293 Park Ranges → Winston Churchill Range   {{{4}}}
Garibaldi 2,678 8,786 Garibaldi Ranges   {{{4}}}
Goodsir 3,567 11,703 Park Ranges → Ottertail Range   {{{4}}}
Howse 3,295 10,810 Waputik Mountains   {{{4}}}
Hungabee 3,492 11,457 Park Ranges → Bow Range   {{{4}}}
Joffre 3,450 11,319 Elk Range   {{{4}}}
Jumbo 3,437 11,276 Purcell Mountains   {{{4}}}
Lefroy 3,423 11,230 Park Ranges → Bow Range   {{{4}}}
Lyell 3,498 11,476 Central Icefields   {{{4}}}
Monarch 3,555 11,663 Pacific Ranges   {{{4}}}
Munday 3,356 11,010 Pacific Ranges → Waddington Range   {{{4}}}
Snow Dome 3,456 11,339 Park Ranges → Winston Churchill Range   {{{4}}}
Stephen 3,199 10,495 Park Ranges   {{{4}}}
Sir Sandford 3,519 11,545 Selkirk Mountains → Sir Sandford Range   {{{4}}}
Sir Wilfrid Laurier 3,516 11,535 Cariboo Mountains → Premier Range   {{{4}}}
Tiedemann 3,838 12,592 Pacific Ranges → Waddington Range   {{{4}}}
Ulysses 3,024 9,921 Muskwa Ranges   {{{4}}}

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