Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia)

This article is about the Vancouver Island peak. For the Coast Mountains peak, see Mount Albert (British Columbia).

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″N125°25′54″W / 49.67778°N 125.43167°W / 49.67778; -125.43167 [1]
Geography
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Interactive map of Mount Albert Edward
Location	Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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

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
• Royal eponyms in Canada

References

1. "Mount Albert Edward". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2006-06-05.
2. "Mount Albert Edward". BC Geographical Names . Retrieved 2021-04-04.

External links

• Club Tread
• Media related to Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia) at Wikimedia Commons