Nicomen Mountain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nicomen Mountain
Nicomen Mountain Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation	1,221 m (4,006 ft)
Geography
Location	British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Douglas Ranges

Nicomen Mountain is a significant peak in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 1,221 meters (about 4,006 feet) tall. This mountain is the southernmost major summit of the Douglas Ranges. It's located in the Lower Mainland region of southern British Columbia.

You can find Nicomen Mountain north of Nicomen Island. It's also near the communities of Deroche and Lake Errock.

Exploring Nicomen Mountain

Where is Nicomen Mountain?

Nicomen Mountain is part of the Douglas Ranges. These ranges are in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is easy to spot north of Nicomen Island. It's also close to the towns of Deroche and Lake Errock.

A Mountain of History: The Last Spike

Nicomen Mountain played a special role in Canadian history. In 1884, a very important event happened here. It was called the "Last Spike" ceremony for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

This ceremony marked the meeting point of two railway construction teams. One team was building from Hope. The other was building from Port Moody. They met at Nicomen, completing a 90-mile stretch of track. This part of the railway went through the lower Fraser Valley. The railway was built under a contract by Andrew Onderdonk.

What is Nicomen Mountain Used For?

Nicomen Mountain has been important for the railway for a long time. The railway uses the mountain as a quarry. A quarry is a place where rocks and gravel are dug out of the ground. This gravel is used for "ballasting." Ballasting means putting gravel under railway tracks to make them stable.

Besides quarrying, people also use the area for other activities. Logging, which is cutting down trees for wood, happens here. Farming also takes place in the surrounding areas. Even with these activities, most of Nicomen Mountain is still covered in forests.