Kitimat Ranges facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kitimat Ranges |
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| French: Chaînons Kitimat | |
Lax Kw'alaams backdropped by the Kitimat Ranges
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| Dimensions | |
| Area | 62,777 km2 (24,238 sq mi) |
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Kitimat Ranges as defined in S. Holland Landforms of British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range coordinates | 53°49′59″N 128°30′05″W / 53.83306°N 128.50139°W |
| Parent range | Coast Mountains |
The Kitimat Ranges are a large group of mountains in British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the bigger Coast Mountains. These ranges are one of the three main parts of this huge mountain chain. The other two parts are the Pacific Ranges to the south and the Boundary Ranges to the north.
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Where are the Kitimat Ranges?
The Kitimat Ranges are found in a beautiful part of British Columbia. To the north, they reach the Nass River and Portland Inlet. To the south, they extend to the Bella Coola River and Burke Channel.
On their eastern side, you'll find the Hazelton Mountains. The Kitimat Ranges also include many mountainous islands along the coast. These islands are part of the North Coastal Archipelago. One important island is King Island.
Even though these mountains are not as tall as the Pacific Ranges to the south, they are very rugged. This means they have a rough and wild look. The coast is full of deep, narrow inlets called fjords. There are also long, narrow lake valleys that look like fjords on the eastern side of the mountains.
Smaller Mountain Groups
The Kitimat Ranges are made up of several smaller mountain groups. Each of these has its own unique features.
- Bare Top Range
- Countess of Dufferin Range
- Kitlope Range
- North Coastal Archipelago
- Bell Range
- Burnaby Range
- Cape Range
- Chismore Range
- Murphy Range
- Richardson Range
- Spiller Range
- Williams Range
- Wimbledon Range
- Tenaiko Range
Amazing Parks and Protected Areas
The Kitimat Ranges are home to many important parks and protected areas. These places help protect the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
- Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park
- Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park and Protected Area
- Kitimat River Provincial Park
- Kleanza Creek Provincial Park
- Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary
- Nisga'a Memorial Lava Beds Provincial Park
- Kitlope Heritage Conservancy
Rivers of the Kitimat Ranges
Several rivers flow through or start in the Kitimat Ranges. These rivers are important for the local environment and wildlife.
- Brim River
- Dean River
- Kemano River
- Kitimat River
- Kitlope River
