Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia)
Mount Albert Edward is the sixth highest peak on Vancouver Island and one of the most easily accessible. Located in Strathcona Provincial Park, the mountain is a popular destination both in summer for hikers and in winter for skiers and snowshoers. The mountain is named for Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII.[2]
| Mount Albert Edward | |
|---|---|
 Summit of Mount Albert Edward | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,093 m (6,867 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,203 m (3,947 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°40′40″N 125°25′54″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Albert Edward  Mount Albert Edward Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia) | |
| District | Comox Land District |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92F11 Forbidden Plateau |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1890 by William Ralph[1] |
| Easiest route | Hikers route via the North East Ridge accessed from Paradise Meadows |
References
- "Mount Albert Edward". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2006-06-05.
- "Mount Albert Edward". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
External links
- Club Tread
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