Mount Whyte
Mount Whyte is a mountain in Alberta, Canada located in Banff National Park, near Lake Louise. The mountain can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway, and offers views of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, including the Chateau Lake Louise. The mountain is also visible from the hiking trail that skirts the northern shore of Lake Agnes.
| Mount Whyte | |
|---|---|
Mt. Whyte at top centre, above Lake Agnes | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,983 m (9,787 ft) |
| Prominence | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Victoria |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°24′31″N 116°16′16″W |
| Geography | |
Mount Whyte Location in Alberta Mount Whyte Mount Whyte (Canada) | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Protected area | Banff National Park |
| Parent range | Bow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82N8 Lake Louise |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1901 |
| Easiest route | Difficult scramble |
The mountain was named in 1898 by Sir William Methuen after William Whyte, a representative of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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