Three Sisters (Elk Valley)

The Three Sisters is a mountain immediately north of Fernie, British Columbia, northwest of the confluence of Fairy Creek with the Elk River.[1] It should not be confused with the Alberta Rockies' peaks of the same name, located further north outside Canmore.

Three Sisters
Highest point
Elevation2,788 m (9,147 ft)
Prominence506 m (1,660 ft)
Coordinates49°34′36″N 115°06′08″W
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
DistrictKootenay Land District
Topo mapNTS 82G11 Fernie

The summit on the middle sister is the highest point in the Fernie area, at 2,788 m (9,147 ft). The Three Sisters is a popular subject for photographers.

Local legend states this peak came about because a young Indian chief could not choose between three girls for a wife, so he was turned into Mount Proctor. The maidens were so distraught, they prayed to be turned into mountains as well, and became the Three Sisters.

  • Heiko's Trail, Water Gate, Three Sisters hike
    Heiko's Trail, Water Gate, Three Sisters hike
  • Heiko's Trail, Three Sisters hike
    Heiko's Trail, Three Sisters hike
  • Heiko's Trail, Bisaro cave, Three Sisters hike
    Heiko's Trail, Bisaro cave, Three Sisters hike
  • Heiko's Trail, Waterfall along the way, Three Sisters hike
    Heiko's Trail, Waterfall along the way, Three Sisters hike

See also

References
  1. "Three Sisters (peaks)". BC Geographical Names.
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