Mount Lady Macdonald facts for kids
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Mount Lady Macdonald from Grotto Mountain (minor summit), October 2009
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,606 m (8,550 ft) |
| Prominence | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Fairholme Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/03 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1886 by J.J. McArthur |
| Easiest route | Scramble (difficult) |
Mount Lady Macdonald is a cool mountain in Alberta, Canada. It's part of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. You can find it near the town of Canmore, Alberta. This town is just east of Banff National Park.
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How Mount Lady Macdonald Got Its Name
This mountain got its name in 1886. It was named after Susan Agnes Macdonald. She was the wife of Sir John A. Macdonald. He was Canada's very first Prime Minister! The Macdonalds traveled through the Canadian Rockies by train in 1886. They were on their way to Vancouver.
Exploring the Mountain: Hiking Trails
If you like hiking, there's a trail up Mount Lady Macdonald. It starts in a place called Cougar Creek. The trail goes up to a helipad. This helipad is almost at the top of the mountain. From there, a narrow ridge leads to the very top.
What Mount Lady Macdonald is Made Of
Mount Lady Macdonald is made of sedimentary rock. This rock was formed a very long time ago. It was laid down in shallow seas. This happened during the Precambrian and Jurassic periods. Later, during the Laramide orogeny, these rocks were pushed up. They were moved east over younger rocks.
Weather at Mount Lady Macdonald
The climate here is called a subarctic climate. This means winters are cold and snowy. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 degrees Celsius. With wind, it can feel even colder, below -30 degrees Celsius! The best time to climb the mountain is during the summer.
