| 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] |
| Geography | |
| 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 edit
The 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 edit
Geography edit
Recreation edit
Champlain Peak is a popular location to hike. Two trails lead to the summit: Le Pic Champlain (3km) and Les Murailles (4.5km).
Wildlife edit
References 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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