Mount Tolmie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Tolmie |
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 Mount Tolmie
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Prominence | 225 m (738 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Mount Tolmie is a small mountain in Saanich, Greater Victoria, British Columbia. It stands about 120 meters (394 feet) tall. This mountain is located on the traditional lands of the Saanich and Songhees Indigenous peoples.
Most of Mount Tolmie is a public park called Mount Tolmie Park. On its south side, there are some private homes. The top of the mountain offers amazing views of Victoria, the Olympic Mountains in the USA, and the San Juan Islands.
Why Is It Called Mount Tolmie?
The mountain is named after William Fraser Tolmie. He was a Scottish surgeon, fur trader, and scientist. He also became a politician. Tolmie worked for the Hudson's Bay Company, a very old trading company.
In 1859, Tolmie moved to Fort Victoria. Later, he was chosen to be part of the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island. This was the elected group that made laws for the Colony of Vancouver Island.
What Is Mount Tolmie Made Of?
Even though there are volcanoes nearby, like Mount Baker and Mount Rainier, Mount Tolmie is not a volcano. It is made of sedimentary rocks. These rocks formed about 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This was a time when dinosaurs lived! Mount Douglas, a larger mountain nearby, is also made of these same types of rocks.
Exploring the Mount Tolmie Neighbourhood
The area around Mount Tolmie is mostly residential. This means it has many homes where people live. The neighbourhood is generally bordered by McKenzie Avenue, Cedar Hill Road, McRae Avenue, and the Camosun College Lansdowne Campus. It also touches the Henderson neighbourhood in Oak Bay.
