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Caniche Peak

Coordinates: 52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W / 52.75389; -118.37111
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Caniche Peak
Caniche Peak is located in Canada
Caniche Peak
Caniche Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation2,552 m (8,373 ft)[1]
Prominence17 m (56 ft)[2]
Coordinates52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W / 52.75389; -118.37111[3]
Geography
LocationAlberta - British Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeCanadian Rockies
Topo mapNTS 83D16 Jasper

Caniche Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. He suggested it be called Poodle Park as he thought it resembled the head of a poodle. The French word for poodle, "Caniche", was adopted to give the name more class.[1][2][4]: 37 

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Caniche Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  2. ^ a b "Caniche Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
  3. ^ "Caniche Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  4. ^ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2