Caniche Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. He suggested it be called Poodle Park as he thought it resembled the head of a poodle. The French word for poodle, "Caniche", was adopted to give the name more class.[1][2][4]: 37
| Caniche Peak | |
|---|---|
  Caniche Peak Location on the Alberta–British Columbia border  Caniche Peak Caniche Peak (British Columbia) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,552 m (8,373 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 17 m (56 ft)[2] |
| Coordinates | 52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W[3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta - British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83D16 Jasper |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Caniche Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ a b "Caniche Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- ^ "Caniche Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ^ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
