Mount Celeste facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Celeste
Mount Celeste Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation	2,045 m (6,709 ft)
Prominence	589 m (1,932 ft)
Parent peak	Mount Albert Edward (2093 m)
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Geography
Location	Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Rees Ridge
Topo map	NTS 92F/11
Climbing
First ascent	1934

Mount Celeste is a beautiful mountain found on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It's not its official name, but that's what most people call it! There are actually two other mountains named Celeste in a different part of British Columbia called the Cariboo region.

This Mount Celeste is located inside Strathcona Provincial Park. It sits at the northern end of a place called Rees Ridge. If you look to the south end of that same ridge, you'll find another peak known as Iceberg Peak.

Discovering Mount Celeste

Mount Celeste stands tall at 2,045 meters (about 6,709 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the many impressive mountains on Vancouver Island. It's part of the Vancouver Island Ranges, which are a group of mountains that stretch across the island.

Where is Mount Celeste Located?

Mount Celeste is in a special part of British Columbia. It's on Vancouver Island, which is a large island off the west coast of Canada. The mountain is inside Strathcona Provincial Park, a big park known for its wild beauty.

The park is a great place for outdoor adventures. It has many mountains, lakes, and forests. Mount Celeste is a key part of this amazing natural area.

Who First Climbed Mount Celeste?

The first people known to climb to the very top of Mount Celeste were two explorers named Jack Horbury and Jock Sutherland. They reached the summit on August 18, 1934. Imagine being the first to stand on top of such a grand mountain! Their climb was a significant moment in the history of exploring Vancouver Island's peaks.

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