Mount Robson Provincial Park

Mount Robson Provincial Park is a large protected area in the Rocky Mountains featuring steep peaks, extensive glaciers, and pristine lakes throughout its terrain. The landscape also contains limestone caves and supports diverse wildlife in its natural environment.

The area was established as a protected park in 1913, the same year as the first recorded climb of Mount Robson by mountaineer Conrad Kain. This early creation helped preserve the mountain wilderness for future generations.

The park received UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1990 as part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks for its geological formations and ecological significance.

The park offers hiking trails and campgrounds along Yellowhead Highway, especially from May through September. Visitors should prepare for changing mountain weather and varying terrain difficulty levels.

The park is the source of the Fraser River, a major river of the region, which begins as a small spring near Fraser Pass. This water flows through British Columbia and shapes the entire province.

Location: Division No. 15

GPS coordinates: 52.90339,-118.90530

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20