Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a nature reserve in British Columbia spanning over 39,000 hectares of alpine lakes, glaciated peaks, and wildflower meadows. Elevations throughout the park reach up to 3,618 meters, creating distinct zones with varied vegetation and landscape character.

The protected area was established in 1922 following advocacy by the Alpine Club of Canada. Its boundaries were expanded in 1973 to encompass more of the surrounding alpine landscape.

The area remains significant for several Indigenous nations including the Ktunaxa, Peigans, Assiniboines, Blackfoot, and Kootenai, who historically traversed these mountain passages for trade and seasonal movement. Visitors who hike the trails today follow routes that have held meaning for these communities for centuries.

Access is only by foot via marked trails or by scheduled helicopter flights from Canmore, since no roads enter the protected area. Visitors should prepare for alpine terrain and be ready for rapidly changing weather conditions at high elevations.

The main peak displays a distinctive pyramidal shape that resembles the Swiss Matterhorn and stands prominently along the Continental Divide. This recognizable silhouette makes it a landmark that visitors can spot from considerable distances.

Location: Area G (Forster Creek/Mount Assiniboine)

GPS coordinates: 50.95341,-115.72956

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46