Queen Elizabeth Ranges facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Queen Elizabeth Ranges |
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Seen from Maligne Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Unwin |
| Elevation | 3,268 m (10,722 ft) |
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 Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Range coordinates | 52°45′N 117°37′W / 52.750°N 117.617°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/12 |
The Queen Elizabeth Ranges are a group of mountain ranges found in the Canadian Rockies. They are located on the southeast side of Jasper National Park in Canada.
These mountains start east of Medicine Lake. They then stretch southeast, going past the southern shore of Maligne Lake.
About the Queen Elizabeth Ranges
Why the Name?
The Queen Elizabeth Ranges got their name in 1953. This was done to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. She became Canada's Queen that year.
Tallest Peaks in the Ranges
Many tall mountains make up the Queen Elizabeth Ranges. Here are some of the most famous peaks:
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet |
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| Mount Unwin | 3,268 | 10,722 |
| Mount Charlton | 3,217 | 10,555 |
| Mount Mary Vaux | 3,201 | 10,502 |
| Maligne Mountain | 3,200 | 10,500 |
| Coronet Mountain | 3,152 | 10,342 |
| Llysfran Peak | 3,141 | 10,306 |
| Mount Moffat | 3,090 | 10,138 |
| Samson Peak | 3,081 | 10,109 |
| Mount Paul | 2,805 | 9,203 |
| Leah Peak | 2,801 | 9,190 |
| Opal Peak | 2,800 | 9,187 |
| Mount Julian | 2,760 | 9,056 |
| Helmet Mountain | 2,612 | 8,570 |
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