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Mount Proctor
Part of the Lizard Range (along with Mount Fernie and Three Sisters), this limestone mountain is home to a very popular hiking trail. The legend of Mount Proctor tells of a young Indian chief who could not decide whom to marry of three sisters. He was punished for this by being turned into the mountain. The Three Sisters peak facing Mount Proctor is said to be the three maidens.
Address: . Fernie BC
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Mount Burgess
Once pictured on the back of the ten dollar bill, this mountain forms part of the background of Emerald Lake. The mountain, which can also be seen from Highway 1, is located in the Emerald River and Kicking Horse River Valleys, a short 3 km (1.8 mi) from the town of Field.
Address: 3 km northwest of Field BC CA
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Three Sisters Mountain
Not to be confused with the Alberta Rockies' peaks of the same name, this mountain is the highest in Fernie, at 2788m (9146ft). 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. Three Sisters is a popular subject for photographers.
Address: . Fernie BC
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Cathedral Mountain
Located south of the upper Kicking Horse River, this mountain is a 3,189-m-tall (10,463 ft) peak that is characterized by jagged cliffs reminiscent of buttresses and pillars found on a cathedral. The mountain, visible from the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 93N, can be found seven kilometers east of Field.
Address: 7 km east of Field BC CA
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Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park is British Columbia's second oldest park. Established in 1913, the park is located within the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site and is an important conservation area. The huge amount of undisturbed wilderness lends itself to hiking, wildlife viewing, camping and fishing.
Address: Highway 16 Valemount BC Canada
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Mount Fernie
Mount Fernie is 2210m (7250ft) high, and is directly northwest of the town of Fernie. It offers an excellent hiking trail for those that can handle steep and challenging ridges. Mount Fernie was named after William Fernie, who was instrumental in starting the coal industry in Fernie. Mount Fernie Provincial Park is adjacent to the mountain.
Address: Northwest of Fernie BC
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Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park
Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park is a day-use only park that offers limited facilities. It does offer some hiking trails but is primarily significant as a reminder of the outstanding achievemnets of Terry Fox, one of Canada's greatest national heroes. There is no road access into the park.
Address: Highway 16, south of Valemount BC Canada
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Odaray Mountain
This 3,159-m-tall (10,365 ft) peak is roughly nine kilometers southeast of Field, and four kilometers west of Lake O’Hara. The name is thought to be a Stoney expression meaning “many waterfalls.”
Address: 9 km southeast of Field BC CA
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Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Visitors to this provincial park are most often lured by Mount Assiniboine itself. The 3,618 m (11,867 ft) high mountain is world-renowned and is considered one of the most picturesque spots in the Rocky Mountains. Main park activities include hiking, mountain climbing, camping and fishing. Ski touring is popular during the winter. There are two separate camping areas, with one overlooking Lake Magog. Horses are allowed in the park with a permit.
Address: 25 km northeast of Radium Hot Springs BC
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Mount Duchesnay
This forest-covered mountain is located in the Kicking Horse River Valley, approximately 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Field. The mountain was officially named in 1902 in memory of Edward J. Duchesnay, the Assistant General Superintendent of the CPR’s Western Division who was killed by a rock fall in BC.
Address: 5 km southeast of Field BC CA
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Mount Nelson
Overlooking the town of Invermere, Mount Nelson is about 3,313 m (10,869 ft) high and among the 50 highest mountains in BC. The mountain was officially named in 1807 after Lord Horatio Nelson, who was a British naval hero. There are several scrambling and climbing routes available on the mountain.
Address: Just east of Invermere BC CAN
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Mount Revelstoke
Mount Revelstoke is a 1,959-m-tall (6,427 ft) peak that can be found within Mount Revelstoke National Park. Part of the Selkirk Mountain Range, this summit is easily accessible via paved mountain roads or by shuttle service.
Address: 8 km northeast of Revelstoke, in Mount Revelstoke National Park BC CAN
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Mount Ogden
This mountain is located on the west side of Sherbrooke Lake, in the upper Kicking Horse River Valley. This 2,695-m-tall (8,842 ft) peak is also the site of one of two Spiral Tunnels that runs 887 m (2,877 ft) into the mountain.
Address: 10 km north of Field BC CA
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Mount Berland
Named after a Hudson’s Bay Company guide, this mountain is located in the Columbia River Valley. It rises 2,362 m (7,750 ft) and is visible from Highway 95.
Address: 7 km northeast of Radium Hot Springs BC CA
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Mount Stephen
Overlooking the town of Field, this towering mountain stands 3,199-m-tall (10,496 ft) and is clearly visible from Highway 1 and Highway 93N. The mountain was named after the Canadian Pacific Railway’s first president, George Stephen.
Address: 4 km east of Field BC CA
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Mount 7
Named for the distinctive 7 that can be seen on its face, Mount 7 contains many hiking trails and is known for some of BCs most exciting mountain bike trails. The mountain hosts the Mt. 7 Psychosis Downhill Race and the Golden Rodeo every year.
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Paget Peak
Named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Paget Peak is 2,560-m-tall (8,399 ft) mountain located between Sherbrook Lake and the Continental Divide. The mountain is also the site of a long abandoned fire lookout building.
Address: 11 km northeast of Field BC CA
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Mount Dennis
Forming a large part of Field’s southeastern background, this mountain is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway when approaching the town from the northwest. The mountain stands 2,539 m (8,330 ft) high, and is named after John Stoughton Dennis, a surveyor who travelled extensively throughout western Canada.
Address: 3 km southeast of Field BC CA
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Redstreak Mountain
This mountain is located in the Columbia River Valley, just east of Radium Hot Springs. Standing at approximately 2,118 m (6,950 ft), the mountain is visible from several vantage points including Highway 93 and 95.
Address: 4 km east of Radium Hot Springs BC CA
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Mount Assiniboine
Because of their physical similarities, Mount Assiniboine often draws comparisons to Sweden's Matterhorn. Pyramid-like in shape, this mountain is approximately 3,618 m (11,871 ft) high. Mount Assiniboine is found on the Continental Divide, between the Alberta and BC border.
Address: On the Continental Divide
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Mount Hosmer
Mount Hosmer can be seen from anywhere in Fernie, and stands 1970m (6460ft.) The mountain is renowned by geologists as it is an upside down mountain, where the oldest part of the rock formation is near the top and the youngest is at the bottom. 'The Ghost Rider', a shadow that appears in the evening during the summer, is located on the face of Mount Hosmer, and is a part of local legend. The hike up is very scenic.
Address: . Fernie BC
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Kicking Horse Pass
This high mountain pass between Lake Louise, AB and Field, BC was originally constructed for CPR's transcontinental rail way. The pass was first explored in 1858 by the Palliser Expedition led by Captain John Palliser. |
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Mount Field
This mountain makes up part of an area known as the Burgess Shale, a site that contains some of the world’s best preserved fossils from the Cambrian Period. The mountain is located in the upper Kicking Horse Valley, approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) northeast of Field.
Address: 4 km northeast of Field BC CA
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Wapta Mountain
This mountain, along with Mount Field, make up a fossil rich area know as the Burgess Shale. At 2,778 m (9,115 ft), the mountain overlooks Emerald Lake, and is distinguished by its long, flat summit. The word wapta is Stoney for “running water.”
Address: 8 km north of Field BC CA
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