McGerrigle Mountains facts for kids

The McGerrigle Mountains are a group of mountains located in the middle of the Gaspésie region in eastern Quebec, Canada. They are a big part of the Chic-Choc Mountains, which are themselves part of the larger Appalachian Mountains chain.

What's in a Name?

These mountains used to be called "Tabletop." But in 1965, their name was changed. They were renamed the McGerrigle Mountains to honor a geologist named Harold William McGerrigle. He was a scientist who studied rocks and the Earth. Mr. McGerrigle worked for the government of Quebec for many years, from 1937 to 1970.

Tallest Peaks

The McGerrigle Mountains have many tall peaks. Here are some of the highest ones:

• Mont Jacques-Cartier (1,268 metres [4,160 ft])
• Whaleback Mountain (1,249 metres [4,098 ft])
• Mont de la Passe (1,231 metres [4,039 ft])
• Mont Comte (1,229 metres [4,032 ft])
• Mont Rolland-Germain (1,204 metres [3,950 ft])
• Mont Les Cones (1,200 metres [3,900 ft])
• Mont du Vieillard (1,200 metres [3,900 ft])
• Mount Richardson (Quebec) (1,180 metres [3,870 ft])
• Table Mountain (1,180 metres [3,870 ft])
• Petit Mont Sainte-Anne (1,147 metres [3,763 ft])
• Mont Xalibu (1,140 metres [3,740 ft])
• Mont Joseph Fortin (1,080 metres [3,540 ft])