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Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. The southern end in Alberta and British Columbia borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end, also in Alberta and British Columbia, borders Alaska.

The Canadian Rockies also contain four national parks:

Significant peaks



Mount Robson      3,954 m12,972'highest point


Mount Columbia    3,747 m12,293'highest point in Alberta


North Twin        3,719 m12,200' 


Mount Clemenceau  3,658 m12,001' 


Mount Alberta     3,619 m11,873' 


Mount Forbes      3,612 m11,850' 


South Twin        3,549 m11,675' 


Mount Temple      3,543 m11,624'highest point near Lake Louise


Mount Brazeau     3,525 m11,565' 


Snow Dome         3,520 m11,548' 


Mount Bryce       3,507 m11,506' 


Mount Kitchener   3,505 m11,500' 


Mount Hungabee    3,492 m11,456' 


Mount Athabasca   3,491 m11,453' 


Mount Joffre      3,449 m11,316' 


Mount Edith Cavell3,363 m11,033' 



For those interested in scrambling up peaks of the Canadian Rockies, check out Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. Note that of the mountains listed above, only Mt. Temple has an established scrambling route. All other mountains (including other routes up Mt. Temple), require more mountaineering skills and experience.

For hikers and backpackers, The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide is the original and definitive reference guide book. 

See also: List of mountains




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