Mount Helmer

Mount Helmer is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1924 after Brigadier-General Richard Alexis Helmer (1864-1920) and his son Alexis Helmer (1892-1915) was killed in battle and was part of the inspiration for In Flanders Fields through his friendship with John McCrae.[1][2] [3] It is the 194th highest mountain in Alberta and the 355th highest mountain in Canada. [4]

Mount Helmer
Mount Helmer
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation3,068 m (10,066 ft)[1]
Prominence188 m (617 ft)
Coordinates51°42′18″N 116°50′24″W
Geography
LocationAlberta
British Columbia
Parent rangePark Ranges
Topo mapNTS 82N/10
Climbing
First ascent1949 J. Bishop, D. Greenwell, E.R. LaChapelle, D.M. Woods

See also

References

  • Dale, Rachel (May 30, 2017). "Capital Facts: The Ottawa inspiration for 'In Flanders Fields'". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 1, 2020.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • peakery.com (2020). "Mount Helmer". peakery.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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