Mount Albert Edward

Description

Mount Albert Edward is the fourth highest peak on Vancouver Island and is located in Strathcona Provincial Park. The peak has steep North and West faces and two long gradual South and East ridges where two hiking routes are established. The two hiking routes have moderate terrain and no climbing gear is required. The peak has a vertical rise of 294 meters and the Nearest High Neighbour is the Golden Hinde (2195 meters) approximately 23 kilometers away. The mountain has a few small ice fields year round and was named after Edward VII who took the throne on the death of Queen Victoria. UTM Grid coordinates of this peak are 324675 m East and 5505430 m North.

Thanks to Jamie G. Eason for this description.