Commonwealth Mountain

Summary

Commonwealth Mountain is a mountain on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada. It lies in western Quttinirpaaq National Park, which is the most northerly extent of Canada, and is the second most northerly park on Earth after Northeast Greenland National Park.

Commonwealth Mountain
Commonwealth Mountain is located in Nunavut
Commonwealth Mountain
Commonwealth Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,225 m (7,300 ft)
ListingMountains of Canada
Coordinates82°24′N 76°45′W / 82.400°N 76.750°W / 82.400; -76.750 (Commonwealth Mountain)[1]
Geography
LocationEllesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada
Protected areaQuttinirpaaq National Park
Parent rangeChallenger Mountains
Topo mapNTS 340E6 Commonwealth Mountain[1]

With a height of 2,225 m (7,300 ft), it is highest point of the Challenger Mountains which in turn form part of the Arctic Cordillera mountain range.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Commonwealth Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  2. ^ "Commonwealth Mountain, Nunavut". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.