Vancouver Island Ranges
Series of mountain ranges in Vancouver Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Vancouver Island Ranges, formerly called the Vancouver Island Mountains, are a series of mountain ranges extending along the length of Vancouver Island which has an area of 31,788 km2 (12,273 sq mi). The Vancouver Island Ranges comprise the central and largest part of the island.[1] The Geological Survey of Canada refers to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Alaska Panhandle as the Insular Belt including the sea floor out to 100 km (62 mi) west of Vancouver Island.[2] The Vancouver Island Ranges are a sub-range of the Insular Mountains.
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Vancouver Island Ranges | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Golden Hinde |
Elevation | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°39′43.8″N 125°44′48.6″W |
Dimensions | |
Area | 45,373 km2 (17,519 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Range coordinates | 49°40′N 125°49′W |
Parent range | Insular Mountains |
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