Tsitsutl Peak

Tsitsutl Peak is the highest volcanic peak of the Rainbow Range in British Columbia, Canada, located within Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Anahim Lake and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Thunder Mountain.

Tsitsutl Peak
Tsitsutl Peak is located in British Columbia
Tsitsutl Peak
Tsitsutl Peak
Location in western British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation2,495 m (8,186 ft)[1]
Prominence1,185 m (3,888 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates52°43′24″N 125°46′48″W[2]
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
DistrictRange 3 Coast Land District
Protected areaTweedsmuir South Provincial Park
Parent rangeRainbow Range
Topo mapNTS 93C12 Tusulko River[2]
Geology
Volcanic arc/beltAnahim Volcanic Belt

Name origin

"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[3] "

See also

References

  1. "Tsitsutl Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. "Tsitsutl Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. "Tweedsmuir Park: Nature and culture". BC Parks. Retrieved 2023-06-28.


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