Tallest Mountains in the Canadian Rockies
While many people assume the highest peaks in Canada are in the Rockies, the absolute tallest are actually in the Saint Elias Mountains of the Yukon. However, the Canadian Rockies are world-renowned for their dramatic vertical relief and iconic limestone faces.
The list below features the 20 highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Most sit on the Continental Divide, straddling the border between British Columbia and Alberta.
| Rank | Mountain Peak | Elevation | Province(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Robson | 12,972 ft | BC |
| 2 | Mount Columbia | 12,293 ft | AB / BC |
| 3 | North Twin Peak | 12,247 ft | AB |
| 4 | Mount Clemenceau | 12,001 ft | BC |
| 5 | Mount Alberta | 11,873 ft | AB |
| 6 | Mount Assiniboine | 11,870 ft | AB / BC |
| 7 | Mount Forbes | 11,850 ft | AB |
| 8 | South Twin Peak | 11,673 ft | AB |
| 9 | Mount Temple | 11,627 ft | AB |
| 10 | Mount Goodsir (South Tower) | 11,601 ft | BC |
| 11 | Mount Bryce | 11,506 ft | BC |
| 12 | Mount Kitchener | 11,500 ft | AB |
| 13 | Mount Lyell | 11,476 ft | AB / BC |
| 14 | Mount Hungabee | 11,457 ft | AB / BC |
| 15 | Mount Athabasca | 11,453 ft | AB |
| 16 | Mount King Edward | 11,450 ft | AB / BC |
| 17 | Mount Victoria | 11,365 ft | AB / BC |
| 18 | Snow Dome | 11,339 ft | AB / BC |
| 19 | Mount Brazeau | 11,319 ft | AB |
| 20 | Mount Joffre | 11,316 ft | AB / BC |