Mount Assiniboine Rising in a near-perfect pyramid above the lakes, glaciers, and alpine meadows of the southern Canadian Rockies, Mount Assiniboine is one of Canada’s most recognizable mountains. Its steep triangular profile has earned it the enduring nickname “Matterhorn of the Rockies,” and from classic viewpoints around Lake Magog, the resemblance is easy to understand. …
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Apr 12 2020
What Makes the Canadian Rockies So Unique
Anytime you are starting a conversation about a 3,000 mile stretch of mountains, you are bound to run into some variations. After all, the expansive collection of peaks and valleys that we call The Rocky Mountains is actually an ensemble of different climates, ecosystems, and geological oddities. In particular, the Canadian Rockies present some unique …