Palliser Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Palliser Range |
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Mount Aylmer, August 1994
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Aylmer |
| Elevation | 3,162 m (10,374 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Location in Alberta
Location in Canada
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| Location | Banff National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Range coordinates | 51°23′N 115°34′W / 51.383°N 115.567°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Borders on | Bare Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/05 |
The Palliser Range is a group of mountains in the Canadian Rockies. You can find it in the very southeast part of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It's a special place for nature lovers and adventurers.
Where is the Palliser Range?
This mountain range is located in a beautiful part of Canada. It's part of the larger East Banff Ranges, which are in the front section of the Canadian Rockies.
To the south of the Palliser Range, you'll find the lovely Lake Minnewanka. The Bare Range is located to its north. On its eastern side is Blackrock Mountain, which is near the Ghost River Area. These natural features help define where the Palliser Range begins and ends.
How the Range Got Its Name
The Palliser Range got its name from the Palliser expedition. This was a group of explorers who mapped parts of western Canada a long time ago. They explored the area between 1857 and 1860. The range showed up on one of their maps!
The mountains in this range also give their name to something called the Palliser Formation. This is a special type of rock layer that is very common in these mountains. Geologists, who study rocks, find it very interesting.
Important Peaks in the Range
The Palliser Range is home to several impressive mountains. The highest point is Mount Aylmer, which stands tall at 3,162 meters (10,374 feet). Climbing these peaks can be a challenging but rewarding adventure for experienced hikers.
Here are some of the main mountains and peaks in the Palliser Range:
| Mountain/Peak | Elevation | |
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| Mount Aylmer | 3,162 m (10,374 ft) | |
| Puma Peak | 3,120 m (10,236 ft) | |
| Revenant Mountain | 3,065 m (10,056 ft) | |
| Apparition Mountain | 3,002 m (9,849 ft) | |
| Mount Astley | 2,869 m (9,413 ft) |
