Mount Vreeland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Vreeland |
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 Mount Vreeland
Location in British Columbia
Mount Vreeland
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,464 m (8,084 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,275 m (4,183 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Misinchinka Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 93I/11 |
Mount Vreeland is a tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 2,464-metre (8,084 ft) high. This impressive peak is part of the Misinchinka Ranges, which are found within the larger Hart Ranges in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
Discover Mount Vreeland
Mount Vreeland is a significant landmark. It is the highest point of the Monkman Icefield. This icefield is a large area covered by ice and snow. The mountain sits on a ridge. This ridge separates two important glaciers. To the northwest is the Vreeland Glacier. To the south is the Parsnip Glacier. The Parsnip Glacier is also the starting point for the Parsnip River.
How Mount Vreeland Got Its Name
Mount Vreeland received its name in 1915. A surveyor named George V. Copley gave it this name. He named it after Frederick K. Vreeland from New York. Frederick Vreeland was an explorer. He spent three years exploring the area. His work focused on the McGregor River and the upper parts of the Parsnip River. This exploration happened in 1912, 1913, and 1915. The mountain's name is not connected to the Dutch village of Vreeland.
