The Castle (volcano) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Castle |
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 The Castle
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Prominence | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/11 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Pleistocene |
| Mountain type | Lava spine |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Canadian Cascade Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
The Castle is a lava spine located west of Squamish in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Volcanism at The Castle is controlled by north–south structures and there are no hot springs known in the area. It forms part of the Monmouth Creek complex and is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt which is a segment of the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
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