Mount Terry Fox
Mount Terry Fox is a peak in the Selwyn Range of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. In 1981, the previously unnamed mountain was named in honour of Terry Fox.[1][2][3] It is 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) north of Valemount, British Columbia and 21 kilometres (13 mi) southwest of Mount Robson,[3] and is within Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park.
| Mount Terry Fox | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,643–2,650 m (8,671–8,694 ft) |
| Prominence | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°55′54″N 119°14′6″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Selwyn Range, Canada |
References
- "Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia". Retrieved April 14, 2010.
- "Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park". BC Parks. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- "Mountain in Rockies named for Terry Fox". Ottawa Citizen. July 7, 1981.
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