Height of the Rockies Provincial Park

Height of the Rockies Provincial Park spans 54,170 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring 26 peaks above 3,000 meters and seven mountain passes.

The area contains prehistoric trails used during the Palliser and Overlander expeditions, with archaeological sites dating back over 8,000 years.

Indigenous peoples traditionally crossed through the park's passes to reach the plains, leaving archaeological evidence at the Middle Fork of the White River.

The park requires advance preparation as it lacks supplies, offering only basic facilities including pit toilets at Connor Lakes and Queen Mary cabins.

The park maintains one of the highest global concentrations of mountain goats and supports over 2,000 elk within its protected boundaries.

Location: Regional District of East Kootenay

Website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/height/

Website: http://env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/height

GPS coordinates: 50.50000,-115.25000

Latest update: November 22, 2025 19:34