Winston Churchill Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Winston Churchill Range |
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The amazing Athabasca Glacier in the Winston Churchill Range
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Columbia |
| Elevation | 3,747 m (12,293 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 31 km (19 mi) N/S |
| Width | 23 km (14 mi) E/W |
| Area | 410 km2 (160 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Winston Churchill |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Range coordinates | 52°21′32″N 117°26′58″E / 52.35889°N 117.44944°E |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
The Winston Churchill Range is a group of tall mountains found in the Canadian Rockies. It's located inside Jasper National Park in Canada. This mountain range is part of a bigger group called the Park Ranges. It was named after Sir Winston Churchill, who was a very important leader. He served as the prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
Where is the Winston Churchill Range?
The Winston Churchill Range has clear boundaries. On its eastern side, it starts near the Sunwapta River. This is close to where Jasper National Park meets Banff National Park. From there, it stretches north all the way to the beautiful Sunwapta Falls.
The western edge of the range is marked by the Athabasca River valley. This valley is located to the east of Warwick Mountain. As you go further, the valley gets narrower. It separates Mount Columbia from Mount King Edward. Mount King Edward is not part of the Winston Churchill Range, even though it's nearby. This area is also close to the Continental Divide, which is like a giant line that separates rivers flowing to different oceans.
What Mountains are in the Range?
The Winston Churchill Range is home to many impressive mountains and peaks. Here are some of the most well-known ones:
| Mountain/Peak | Metres | Feet |
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| Mount Columbia | 3,747 | 12,294 |
| North Twin Peak | 3,684 | 12,087 |
| Twins Tower | 3,627 | 11,900 |
| Mount Alberta | 3,619 | 11,874 |
| South Twin Peak | 3,566 | 11,700 |
| Mount Kitchener | 3,505 | 11,500 |
| Snow Dome | 3,456 | 11,339 |
| Mount Woolley | 3,460 | 11,352 |
| Stutfield Peak | 3,450 | 11,319 |
| Diadem Peak | 3,371 | 11,060 |
| Mount Cromwell | 3,330 | 10,926 |
| Mount Engelhard | 3,270 | 10,729 |
| Mount Smythe | 3,246 | 10,650 |
| Mushroom Peak | 3,210 | 10,532 |
| Thorington Tower | 3,155 | 10,352 |
| Mount Nelson | 3,150 | 10,335 |
| Mount Palmer | 3,150 | 10,335 |
| Mount Gec | 3,130 | 10,270 |
| Gong Peak | 3,120 | 10,237 |
| Mount Adam Joachim | 3,094 | 10,150 |
| Mount K2 | 3,090 | 10,138 |
| Mount Weiss | 3,090 | 10,138 |
| Mount Mitchell | 3,040 | 9,974 |
| Mount Morden Long | 3,040 | 9,974 |
| Mount McGuire | 3,030 | 9,941 |
| Mount Confederation | 2,969 | 9,741 |
| Little Alberta | 2,956 | 9,700 |
