Mount Brewster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Brewster |
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Mount Brewster seen from Banff
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,859 m (9,380 ft) |
| Prominence | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Parent peak | Blue Elk Peak (2972 ) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Mount Brewster
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Vermilion Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/04 |
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| First ascent | 1926 H. W. Greenham, D. Pilley |
Mount Brewster is a tall mountain in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,859 meters (9,380 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Vermilion Range in the amazing Canadian Rockies.
Mount Brewster was named in 1929 by Tom Wilson. He named it after John Brewster, whose family was well-known in Banff.
How Mount Brewster Was Formed
Mount Brewster and other mountains in Banff Park are made of sedimentary rock. This rock formed over millions of years. It started as mud, sand, and tiny shells at the bottom of ancient, shallow seas. Over time, these layers hardened into rock.
Later, huge forces deep inside the Earth pushed these rock layers up. This event, called the Laramide Orogeny, created the Rocky Mountains. It pushed older rock layers on top of younger ones, shaping the landscape we see today.
Weather at Mount Brewster
Mount Brewster has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. In winter, temperatures can drop below -20 °C ( -4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
Gallery
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Mount Brewster
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Mount Brewster seen from Banff
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Mount Brewster is the high point, centered
