Mount Helmer
Mount Helmer is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1924 after Brigadier-General Richard Alexis Helmer (1864-1920) and his son Alexis Helmer (1892-1915) was killed in battle and was part of the inspiration for In Flanders Fields through his friendship with John McCrae.[1][2] [3] It is the 194th highest mountain in Alberta and the 355th highest mountain in Canada. [4]
| Mount Helmer | |
|---|---|
  Mount Helmer Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,068 m (10,066 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°42′18″N 116°50′24″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta British Columbia |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/10 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1949 J. Bishop, D. Greenwell, E.R. LaChapelle, D.M. Woods |
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- Dale, Rachel (May 30, 2017). "Capital Facts: The Ottawa inspiration for 'In Flanders Fields'". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 1, 2020.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- peakery.com (2020). "Mount Helmer". peakery.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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