Glacier Peak (Canadian Rockies)

Glacier Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia in the Canadian Rockies. It was named in 1894 by Samuel E.S. Allen in reference to the glacier on the northern side of the mountain.

Glacier Peak
Glacier Peak (centered) with Mount Lefroy in upper left and Ringrose Peak in upper right as seen from Lake Oesa
Highest point
Elevation3,302 m (10,833 ft)
Prominence72 m (236 ft)
Listing
  • Mountains of Alberta
  • Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates51°21′03″N 116°17′04″W
Geography
Glacier Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Glacier Peak
Glacier Peak (British Columbia)
CountryCanada
ProvincesAlberta and British Columbia
Protected areaBanff National Park
Parent rangeCanadian Rockies
Topo mapNTS 82N8 Lake Louise
Climbing
First ascent1909 V. Fynn; A. Hart; C. Richardson; L. Wilson
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