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 | |
|---|---|
  Tsitsutl Peak Location in western British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,185 m (3,888 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 52°43′24″N 125°46′48″W / 52.72333°N 125.78000°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Range 3 Coast Land District |
| Protected area | Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park |
| Parent range | Rainbow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 93C12 Tusulko River[2] |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic belt | Anahim Volcanic Belt |
Name origin
edit"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[3] "
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Tsitsutl Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ a b "Tsitsutl Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Tweedsmuir Park: Nature and culture". BC Parks. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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