Mount McKay, Sacred mountain summit in Thunder Bay, Canada
Mount McKay rises 483 meters above sea level with steep cliffs on three sides and a 60-meter thick diabase cap at the top.
The formation occurred during magmatic activity linked to the Midcontinent Rift System approximately 1,100 million years ago, creating its distinctive geological structure.
The Ojibwe people name it Animikii-wajiw, meaning Thunder Mountain, and the Fort William First Nation uses this land for traditional ceremonies.
A viewing platform on the eastern plateau provides observation points of Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, and the surrounding natural landscapes.
The mountain contains specific geological layers from the Rove Formation, including shale and greywacke beneath the protective diabase summit.
Location: Ontario
Elevation above the sea: 483 m
GPS coordinates: 48.34405,-89.28836
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:59
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