Mount Field

Mount Field is a mountain summit in the President Range of the Canadian Rockies located within Yoho National Park. The peak dominates the surrounding terrain and stands as a recognizable landmark in this alpine region.

The mountain was named in 1884 after Cyrus West Field, an American merchant who laid the first transatlantic cable in 1858. This naming honored his contribution to early global communication.

The mountain forms part of Yoho National Park, which preserves natural landscapes and geological formations important to Canadian heritage.

The mountain sits near the Trans-Canada Highway, making it visible from the road corridor. The town of Field offers the nearest lodging and dining options for visitors in the area.

Beneath the ridge between this peak and Wapta Mountain lies the Burgess Shale, a renowned fossil site containing preserved remains of ancient marine creatures. This geological layer reveals life from an era long before the current mountains took shape.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 2,643 m

GPS coordinates: 51.43065,-116.46262

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21