List of mountains of Canada facts for kids
Canada is a huge country, and it's full of amazing mountains! Most of Canada's tallest peaks are found in the west, especially in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon. You can find mountains almost everywhere in British Columbia. In Alberta, many mountains are on the eastern side of the famous Canadian Rockies. The Saint Elias Mountains in the Yukon are home to some of Canada's highest mountains, including the very tallest, Mount Logan. It stands incredibly tall at 5,959 metres (19,551 ft)!
Contents
- Mountains in Alberta
- Mountains in British Columbia
- Mountains in Manitoba
- Mountains in New Brunswick
- Mountains in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Mountains in Northwest Territories
- Mountains in Nova Scotia
- Mountains in Nunavut
- Mountains in Ontario
- Mountains in Prince Edward Island
- Mountains in Quebec
- Mountains in Saskatchewan
- Mountains in Yukon
- Images for kids
Mountains in Alberta
Alberta has many impressive mountains, especially in the Canadian Rockies. Here are some of the highest peaks you can find there:
| Mountain/Peak | Height (metres) | Mountain Range | Fun Fact | |
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| Mount Columbia | 3,747 | 12,293 | Winston Churchill Range | This is the second highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. |
| Twin Peaks massif | 3,684 | 12,087 | Winston Churchill Range | You can even ski all the way to the top of this mountain! |
| Mount Alberta | 3,619 | 11,873 | Winston Churchill Range | The ice axe used by the first climbers in 1925 is now in a museum. |
| Mount Assiniboine | 3,616 | 11,864 | Canadian Rockies | People call it the "Matterhorn of the Rockies" because it looks like the famous Matterhorn mountain. |
| Mount Forbes | 3,612 | 11,850 | Canadian Rockies | This is the tallest mountain in Banff National Park. |
| Mount Temple | 3,543 | 11,624 | Bow Range | It was one of the first very tall mountains (over 11,000 feet) to be climbed in the Canadian Rockies, back in 1894. |
| Mount Brazeau | 3,525 | 11,565 | Brazeau Range | This mountain is located south of the beautiful Maligne Lake. |
| Mount Kitchener | 3,505 | 11,499 | Winston Churchill Range | It was originally called Mount Douglas. |
| Mount Lyell | 3,504 | 11,496 | Lyell Group | This mountain actually has five different peaks! |
| Snow Dome | 3,456 | 11,339 | Winston Churchill Range | Rain and snow that falls here can flow to three different oceans! |
Mountains in British Columbia
British Columbia is known for its many mountains. The Canadian Rockies stretch into this province, featuring some of the most famous peaks.
Mountains in Manitoba
Manitoba also has its own mountains, though they might not be as tall as those in the west.
- Baldy Mountain (Manitoba) is the highest point in Manitoba.
- Hart Mountain (Manitoba) is the tallest peak in the Porcupine Hills.
Mountains in New Brunswick
New Brunswick has several mountains, offering great views and outdoor activities.
- Mount Carleton is the highest mountain in New Brunswick and the entire the Maritimes region.
- Big Bald Mountain is another notable peak.
- The Christmas Mountains are a unique group of mountains named after different Christmas themes.
- Other mountains include Notre Dame Mountains, Colonels Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Crabbe Mountain, Poley Mountain, Sagamook Mountain, and Mount Head.
Mountains in Newfoundland and Labrador
This province has mountains on both the island of Newfoundland and in Labrador.
Newfoundland Island Mountains
- Cabox, the: This is the highest point in the Lewis Hills and on the island of Newfoundland.
- Gros Morne
- Mount Musgrave
- Peter Snout
- Pic a Tenerife
Labrador Mountains
- Bishop's Mitre
- Brave Mountain is the highest peak in the Kaumajet Mountains.
- Cirque Mountain
- Man O'War Peak
- Mealy Mountains High Point
- Mount Caubvik is the highest mountain in the Torngat Mountains. It's also the tallest in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and all of Atlantic Canada.
- Peak 3400 Map 14E2
Mountains in Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is home to some impressive mountains.
- Cap Mountain is the highest point in the Franklin Mountains.
- Mount Nirvana is the tallest mountain in the Mackenzie Mountains and the entire Northwest Territories.
- Mount Sir James MacBrien
Mountains in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has its own beautiful mountain ranges.
- North Mountain (Nova Scotia)
- Nuttby Mountain is the highest point in the Cobequid Hills.
- South Mountain (Nova Scotia)
- White Hill (Nova Scotia) is the highest mountain in the Cape Breton Highlands and all of Nova Scotia.
Nunavut, a vast northern territory, has many unique mountains, some with very interesting shapes.
- Angilaaq Mountain is the highest peak on Bylot Island.
- Barbeau Peak is the highest mountain on Ellesmere Island and in all of Nunavut.
- Mount Asgard is famous for its flat-topped twin peaks.
- Mount Odin is the highest mountain on Baffin Island.
- Mount Thor is known for having one of the world's tallest vertical drops.
Mountains in Ontario
Ontario, while not as mountainous as the western provinces, still has some notable high points.
- Ishpatina Ridge is the highest point of land in Ontario.
- Other mountains include Caribou Mountain, High Rock, Maple Mountain, Mount McKay, Rib Mountain, Silver Peak (Ontario), and Tip Top Mountain.
Mountains in Prince Edward Island
- Prince Edward Island High Point is the highest spot in the province of Prince Edward Island.
Mountains in Quebec
Quebec has a variety of mountains, from rolling hills to rugged peaks.
- Mont Brome is the highest peak in the Collines Montérégiennes.
- Mont D'Iberville (also known as Mount Caubvick) is the highest mountain in the Monts Torngat and the province of Quebec.
- Mont Jacques-Cartier is the highest peak in the Monts Chic-Chocs and the Canadian Appalachians.
- Mont Raoul Blanchard is the highest mountain in the Laurentian Mountains.
- Mont Tremblant is a popular ski destination.
- Mount Royal is a large hill in the middle of Montreal, giving the city its name.
- Mont Gosford is the highest mountain in the south of Quebec.
Mountains in Saskatchewan
- The Cypress Hills (Canada) contain the highest point in the province of Saskatchewan.
Mountains in Yukon
The Yukon is home to Canada's tallest mountains, especially in the Saint Elias Mountains.
| Mountain | Height (metres) | Mountain Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Peak | 4,228 | 13,871 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 20th highest peak in the Yukon. |
| King Peak | 5,173 | 16,972 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 4th highest mountain in all of Canada. |
| Mount Hubbard | 4,557 | 14,951 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 10th highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Logan | 5,959 | 19,551 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the tallest mountain in Canada! |
| Mount Lucania | 5,226 | 17,146 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 3rd highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Saint Elias | 5,489 | 18,009 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 2nd highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Saskatchewan | 3,500 | 11,483 | Saint Elias Mountains – This mountain has never been climbed! |
| Mount Slaggard | 4,742 | 15,558 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 8th highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Steele | 5,073 | 16,644 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 5th highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Vancouver | 4,810 | 15,781 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 7th highest mountain in Canada. |
| Mount Wood | 4,852 | 15,919 | Saint Elias Mountains – This is the 6th highest mountain in Canada. |
Images for kids
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Mount Columbia and King Edward in the background.
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The Twins massif, with South Twin and North Twin.
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Mount Assiniboine seen from above Lake Magog.
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Snow Dome seen from the Icefields Parkway.
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Mount Assiniboine.
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Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
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The Black Tusk.
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Snow Dome and Dome Glacier.
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Mount Mackenzie.
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