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The Canadian Rockies have numerous high peaks and ranges, such as Mount Robson (3,954 metres; 12,972 feet) and Mount Columbia (3,747 m; 12,293 ft). The Canadian Rockies are composed of shale and limestone. Much of the range is protected by national and provincial parks, several of which collectively comprise a World Heritage Site.
There is no universally accepted hierarchical division of the Canadian Rockies into subranges. [1] [2] For ease of navigation only, this article follows [1] and divides the Canadian Rockies into Far Northern Rockies, Northern Continental Ranges, Central Main Ranges, Central Front Ranges and Southern Continental Ranges, each of these subdivided in distinct areas and ranges.
Map this section's coordinates using OpenStreetMap. Download coordinates as: KML; GPX (all coordinates) ... Canadian Rockies: 3089 m 10,135 ft: 1657 m 5,436 ft: 17.54 km
A list of highest mountains and peaks in the Canadian Rockies over 3,000 m (9,800 ft) is shown below. Sources for the elevation, prominence and first ascent can be found in their respective pages. Sources for the elevation, prominence and first ascent can be found in their respective pages.
Mount Robson is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range; it is also the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.The mountain is located entirely within Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, and is part of the Rainbow Range.
Selected mountain passes of the Rocky Mountains; Pass Region Elevation [1] [2] WGS84 [3] [4] Access; Abbot Pass [5] Alberta British Columbia 2922 m 9,587 ft Foot trail between Banff National Park and Yoho National Park
Canadian Rockies Matterhorn of the Rockies Mount Forbes: 3,612: 11,850: Canadian Rockies Highest in Banff National Park Mount Temple: 3,543: 11,624: Bow Range First 11,000' mountain to be climbed in the Canadian Rockies (1894) Mount Brazeau: 3,525: 11,565: Brazeau Range South of Maligne Lake: Mount Kitchener: 3,505: 11,499: Winston Churchill Range
Map this section's coordinates using OpenStreetMap. Download coordinates as: KML; GPX (all coordinates) ... Canadian Rockies: 3525 m 11,565 ft: 1475 m 4,839 ft: 30.8 km