Tallest Mountains in the Canadian Rockies

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.

RankMountain PeakElevationProvince(s)
1Mount Robson12,972 ftBC
2Mount Columbia12,293 ftAB / BC
3North Twin Peak12,247 ftAB
4Mount Clemenceau12,001 ftBC
5Mount Alberta11,873 ftAB
6Mount Assiniboine11,870 ftAB / BC
7Mount Forbes11,850 ftAB
8South Twin Peak11,673 ftAB
9Mount Temple11,627 ftAB
10Mount Goodsir (South Tower)11,601 ftBC
11Mount Bryce11,506 ftBC
12Mount Kitchener11,500 ftAB
13Mount Lyell11,476 ftAB / BC
14Mount Hungabee11,457 ftAB / BC
15Mount Athabasca11,453 ftAB
16Mount King Edward11,450 ftAB / BC
17Mount Victoria11,365 ftAB / BC
18Snow Dome11,339 ftAB / BC
19Mount Brazeau11,319 ftAB
20Mount Joffre11,316 ftAB / BC