Vimy Peak facts for kids
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Vimy Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,385 m (7,825 ft) |
| Prominence | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Parent peak | Arras Peak (2423 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Vimy Peak
Location in Alberta
Vimy Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82H04 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Vimy Peak is a 2,385-metre (7,825-foot) summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated along the east shore of Waterton Lake on the opposite side from Waterton Park townsite. Its nearest higher peak is Arras Peak, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast. Vimy Peak anchors the northern end of Vimy Ridge, which stretches three kilometres to Arras Peak anchoring the southern end.
History
The mountain was originally labelled as Sheep Mountain on George Dawson's 1886 map. Kootenay Brown referred to it as Goat Mountain. However, in 1917 it was renamed in honor of the Canadian Army's victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, to commemorate all who survived and died in the World War I battle. This mountain's name was officially adopted in 1943 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Geology
Like other mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park, Vimy Peak is 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 Cretaceous period rock during the Laramide orogeny.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Vimy Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from Vimy Peak drains into Waterton Lake, thence Waterton River.
