Champlain Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 200 m (660 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 38 km (24 mi)[1] |
Coordinates | 48°19′41″N 68°50′7″W / 48.32806°N 68.83528°W[2] |
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Topo map | NTS: |
Champlain Peak (French: Pic Champlain) is a mountain located in Rimouski-Neigette, Canada. It is the high point of Bic National Park.
Etymology
editThe mountain takes its name from Samuel de Champlain. For some time, however, it was referred to as "Bic Hill" or French: Montagne du Bic due to having served as a lookout over the St. Lawrence during the French and Indian War. This name fell to disuse, and through lexical corruption, "Bic" eventually transformed into "Pic."[2]
History
editGeography
editRecreation
editChamplain Peak is a popular location to hike. Two trails lead to the summit: Le Pic Champlain (3km) and Les Murailles (4.5km).
Wildlife
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Pic Champlain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 92201". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
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