South Bastion Mountain facts for kids
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 South Bastion Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 2,664 m (8,740 ft) |
| Prominence | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Parent peak | Develin Peak |
South Bastion Mountain is a tall peak located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at about 2,664 meters (8,740 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Canadian Rockies, a huge mountain range in North America.
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About South Bastion Mountain
South Bastion Mountain is connected to Develin Peak, which is its "parent" peak and is only about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away. It belongs to a smaller group of mountains called the Tower of London Range. This range is part of the larger Muskwa Ranges within the Canadian Rockies.
How South Bastion Mountain Got Its Name
South Bastion Mountain was named after the South Bastion, which is a part of the famous Tower of London in England. Many other mountains in this area also have names linked to the Tower of London.
Mountains Named After the Tower of London
Some of these nearby mountains include:
- North Bastion Mountain
- The White Tower
- Tower Mountain, which can be seen from the south end of Wokkpash Lake.
These unique names were given by a group called the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Canadian Rocky Mountains Expedition in 1960. The Royal Fusiliers were a military regiment that was based at the Tower of London.
Other Nearby Peaks
Besides the mountains named after the Tower of London, there are other interesting peaks close to South Bastion Mountain. These include:
- Angle Peak
- Mount Peck
- Devereux Peak
- Icecap Peak
