The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. They are the eastern part of the Canadian Cordillera, extending from the Interior Plains of Alberta to the Rocky Mountain Trench of British Columbia. The southern end borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end is at the Liard River in northern British Columbia.The Canadian Rockies have numerous high peaks and ranges, such as Mount Robson (3,954 metres (12,972 ft)) and Mount Columbia (3,747 metres (12,293 ft)). The Canadian Rockies are composed of shale and limestone (unlike their American cousins). Much of the range is protected by parks and a World Heritage Site.
Country Canada
Provinces British Columbia, Alberta
Part of Pacific Cordillera
Highest point Mount Robson
elevation 3,954 m (12,972 ft)
coordinates 53°06′38″N 119°09′21″W / 53.11056°N 119.15583°W / 53.11056; -119.15583
Lowest point Liard River
elevation 305 m (1,001 ft)
Length 1,450 km (901 mi)
Width 150 km (93 mi)
Area 180,000 km² (69,498 sq mi)
Geology Sedimentary rock
Orogeny Laramide orogeny
