Arthur O. Wheeler hut, Mountain hut and heritage building in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada
The Arthur O. Wheeler Hut stands at 1250 meters elevation with a rectangular log structure, stone foundation, gable roof, and large wooden deck at the front.
The Alpine Club of Canada initiated construction of the hut in 1945, completing it in 1946 to support mountaineering activities following the Canadian Pacific Railway development.
The hut exemplifies rustic Canadian mountain architecture through its simple design, local materials, and traditional craftsmanship that matches the park's 1880s structures.
The facility accommodates 30 people in summer and 24 in winter, featuring two wood stoves, a kitchen with propane ranges, and propane lamps in common areas.
This mountain refuge remains the only Alpine Club of Canada hut accessible by vehicle, positioned four kilometers southwest of Rogers Pass in the Selkirk Mountains.
Location: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District
Official opening: 1946
Elevation above the sea: 1,250 m
Website: http://alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/wheeler.html
GPS coordinates: 51.26330,-117.49000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:35
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