Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia)

Mount Albert Edward
Summit of Mount Albert Edward
Elevation	2,093 m (6,867 ft) [1]
Prominence	1,203 m (3,947 ft) [1]
Location
Mount Albert Edward Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates	49°40′40″N 125°25′54″W / 49.67778°N 125.43167°W / 49.67778; -125.43167Coordinates: 49°40′40″N 125°25′54″W / 49.67778°N 125.43167°W / 49.67778; -125.43167[1]
Topo map	NTS 92F/11
Climbing
First ascent	1890 by William Ralph[1]
Easiest route	Hikers route via the North East Ridge accessed from Paradise Meadows

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]

See also

• List of mountains in Strathcona Provincial Park

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Mount Albert Edward". Bivouac.com. http://www.bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=1392. Retrieved 2006-06-05. 
2. ^ "Mount Albert Edward". BC Geographical Names. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/691.html. 

External links

• Club Tread