Mount Lolo facts for kids
Mount Lolo is a mountain peak located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 1,748 meters (5,735 feet) tall. This mountain is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northeast of the city of Kamloops. It sits between two lakes, Paul Lake and Heffley Lake.
Mount Lolo is part of a larger area called the Interior Plateau. This specific part of the plateau is found where the South Thompson River and the North Thompson River meet. To the east of Mount Lolo, you'll find a higher land area known as the Shuswap Highland.
Why is it Called Mount Lolo?
Mount Lolo gets its name from a very important person named Jean Baptiste Lolo. He was also known as Chief Lolo or Chief St. Paul.
Who Was Jean Baptiste Lolo?
Jean Baptiste Lolo was a Métis man, meaning he had both Iroquois and French-Canadian heritage. He worked for the Hudson's Bay Company, which was a big trading company in Canada's history. His job was to be an interpreter, helping people who spoke different languages understand each other.
He was a close helper to a leader named John Tod, who was a Chief Trader for the company. Jean Baptiste Lolo worked at trading posts like Fort Fraser and Fort Kamloops.
Lolo's Role with Local People
Over time, the local Secwépemc people began to see Jean Baptiste Lolo as a chief. He was a respected figure in the community, known for his skills and his connection to both the trading company and the Indigenous people. Naming the mountain after him honors his important role in the history of the region.
