Hart Ranges
The Hart Ranges are a major subrange of the Canadian Rockies located in northeastern British Columbia and western Alberta. The mountains constitute the southernmost portion of the Northern Rocky Mountains.
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Location of the Hart Ranges
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Ovington |
| Elevation | 2,941 m (9,649 ft) |
| Listing | Ranges of the Canadian Rockies |
| Coordinates | 54°08′40″N 120°34′15″W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 282 km (175 mi) NW-SE |
| Width | 367 km (228 mi) |
| Area | 13,584 km2 (5,245 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | British Columbia and Alberta |
| Range coordinates | 55°0′N 122°30′W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
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| Topo map | NTS 93O/01 |
The Hart Ranges were named in honour of British Columbia Premier John Hart, as is the highway which traverses the Pine Pass in the northern part of the range, connecting the north-central Interior of the province to the Peace River Regional District to the northeast.
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