Tsitsutl Peak

Tsitsutl Peak is the highest volcanic peak of the Rainbow Range in British Columbia, Canada, located within Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Anahim Lake and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Thunder Mountain.

Tsitsutl Peak
Highest point
Elevation2,495 m (8,186 ft)
Prominence1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Coordinates52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W 
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeRainbow Range
Topo mapNTS 93C/12
Geology
Volcanic arc/beltAnahim Volcanic Belt

Name origin

"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[1] "

See also

References
  • Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
  • "Tsitsutl Peak". BC Geographical Names.
  1. VancouverIsland.com "BC Parks - Tweedsmuir (South) Provincial Park page


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