Canadian Cascade Arc, Volcanic mountain range in British Columbia, Canada
The Canadian Cascade Arc is a chain of volcanic mountains in British Columbia, Canada, running north from the border with the United States. It covers four distinct volcanic zones spread across several provincial parks.
This mountain chain began forming around 29 million years ago and is still geologically active. The last known major eruption in British Columbia happened roughly 2,350 years ago.
Local communities have long understood these mountains as living geological features tied to their environment and survival. The peaks shape how people move through the landscape and what they expect from this land.
Access to the range is possible through several provincial parks, though conditions change a lot depending on the season. Mountain weather here can shift quickly, so proper gear is important no matter when you go.
Mount Meager, Mount Garibaldi, and Mount Cayley are among the peaks in this range that still show regular seismic activity. Mount Meager in particular is considered the most likely volcano in Canada to erupt again.
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