The White Tower (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The White Tower |
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 The White Tower
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,732 m (8,963 ft) |
| Prominence | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Parent peak | Fusilier Peak |
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| Parent range | Tower of London Range |
The White Tower is a tall mountain peak located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at an impressive 2,732 meters (about 8,963 feet) high! This mountain is part of a larger group of mountains called the Tower of London Range. This range is found within the Muskwa Ranges, which are part of the huge Canadian Rockies. The White Tower is connected to Fusilier Peak, another mountain about 10 kilometers (6 miles) away.
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What's in a Name?
How The White Tower Got Its Name
The White Tower mountain has an interesting name. It was named after the famous White Tower, which is a very old building in the Tower of London in England.
Other Mountains with Similar Names
You might be surprised to learn that other mountains nearby also share names connected to the Tower of London. These include:
- North Bastion Mountain
- South Bastion Mountain
- Tower Mountain, which looks over the southern part of Wokkpash Lake
The Royal Fusiliers Expedition
These unique names were given by a special group called the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Canadian Rocky Mountains Expedition 1960. This was a small team of people from a military regiment. This regiment was based at the Tower of London itself! They explored the Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1960 and left behind these cool names.
