North Bastion Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Bastion Mountain |
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 North Bastion Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 2,696 m (8,845 ft) |
| Prominence | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Parent peak | The White Tower |
North Bastion Mountain is a tall peak in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 2,696 metres (8,845 ft) (about 8,845 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Tower of London Range. This range is found within the larger Muskwa Ranges in the famous Canadian Rockies.
Where is North Bastion Mountain?
North Bastion Mountain is located in the beautiful Canadian province of British Columbia. It is part of a group of mountains known as the Tower of London Range. This range is a smaller part of the huge Canadian Rockies mountain system. Another mountain nearby, called The White Tower, is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away.
How Did North Bastion Mountain Get Its Name?
Many mountains in this area have interesting names. North Bastion Mountain, along with others like South Bastion Mountain and Tower Mountain, got their names from the historic Tower of London in England.
These names were given by a group called the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Canadian Rocky Mountains Expedition 1960. This was a small team of people from a British army regiment. This regiment was based at the Tower of London. They explored the Canadian Rockies in 1960 and decided to name these peaks after parts of their famous home base. Tower Mountain, for example, overlooks the southern end of Wokkpash Lake.
