Caniche Peak
| Caniche Peak | |
|---|---|
  Caniche Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,552 m (8,373 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 17 m (56 ft) [2] |
| Coordinates | 52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°WCoordinates: 52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W [3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta - British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/16 |
Caniche Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler as he thought it resembled the head of a poodle where Caniche is the French word for poodle.[1][2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- 1 2 "Caniche Peak". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- 1 2 "Caniche Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- ↑ "Caniche Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
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