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Ernest Peak, Banff National Park

#177 among attractions in Banff National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ernest Peak
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Facts and practical information

First ascent: 1926Elevation: 11476 ftProminence: 3537 ftCoordinates: 51°57'24"N, 117°6'11"W
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Banff National Park Canada

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Ernest Peak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walter Peak, Christian Peak, Mount Lyell, Farbus Mountain.

  • walter peak banff national park~1550 ftS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Walter Peak, Banff National Park

    8 min walk • Walter Peak - a.k.a. Lyell 4 or L4 - is the fourth highest of five distinct subpeaks on Mount Lyell, three of which are located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1972 by Sydney R. Vallance after Walter Feuz, an early mountain guide in the Rockies.

  • christian peak banff national park0.9 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Christian Peak, Banff National Park

    24 min walk • Christian Peak - a.k.a. Lyell 5 or L5 - is the least tall of five distinct subpeaks on Mount Lyell and is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1972 by Sydney R. Vallance after Christian Hässler, Jr.

  • mount lyell banff national park~240 ftW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mount Lyell, Banff National Park

    2 min walk • Mount Lyell is a mountain on the Alberta–British Columbia border in western Canada. Comprising five distinct summits, Mount Lyell reaches a height of 3,498 m.

  • farbus mountain banff national park1.3 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Farbus Mountain, Banff National Park

    35 min walk • Farbus Mountain is located on the provincial border of Alberta and British Columbia in Banff National Park. It was named in 1918 after Farbus, a village on the eastern slopes of Vimy Ridge in France.In the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Canadian troops retook Farbus from German control...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ernest Peak?

Nearby attractions include Mount Lyell, Banff National Park (2 min walk), Walter Peak, Banff National Park (8 min walk), Christian Peak, Banff National Park (24 min walk).

Where to next? Visit alberta Alberta region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Canada.

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