Mount Albert Edward (British Columbia) should not be confused with Mount Albert (British Columbia).
Mount Albert Edward | |
Elevation M: | 2093 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence M: | 1203 |
Range: | Vancouver Island Ranges |
Listing: | Mountains of British Columbia |
Location: | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
District: | Comox Land District |
Map: | Vancouver Island#Canada British Columbia |
Map Size: | 250 |
Label Position: | right |
Coordinates: | 49.6778°N -125.4317°W |
First Ascent: | 1890 by William Ralph |
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]