St. Nicholas Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Nicholas Peak |
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St. Nicholas Peak.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) |
| Prominence | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/10 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1930 J. Monroe Thorington, P. Kaufmann |
St. Nicholas Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia in Banff National Park. It was named in 1916 by Arthur O. Wheeler; a particular gendarme on the mountain is said to resemble Santa Claus.
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