Vermilion Range (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vermilion Range |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cascade Mountain |
| Elevation | 2,998 m (9,836 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
 Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Range coordinates | 51°22′N 115°43′W / 51.367°N 115.717°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/05 Castle Mountain |
The Vermilion Range is a mountain range of the Canadian Rockies, in Banff National Park, Canada. The range is east of the Sawback Range and west of the Bare and Palliser Ranges.
This range includes the following mountains and peaks:
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet |
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| Cascade Mountain | 2,998 | 9,836 |
| Flints Peak | 2,950 | 9,682 |
| Mount Brewster | 2,859 | 9,380 |
| Prow Mountain | 2,858 | 9,377 |
| Mount Norquay | 2,522 | 8,275 |
Geology
The mountains in Banff Park are composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, the range experiences a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures in winter can drop below −20 °C (−4 °F) with wind chill factors below −30 °C (−22 °F).
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