Kings Peak is a mountain located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is located in Strathcona Provincial Park 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Gold River and 2 km (1 mi) north of Elkhorn Mountain.

Kings Peak
Kings Peak (left) in Strathcona Provincial Park
Highest point
Elevation	2,061 m (6,762 ft)[1]
Prominence	328 m (1,076 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Elkhorn Mountain (2194 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°48.7′N 125°50.2′W
Geography
Kings Peak Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Show map of Vancouver Island Kings Peak Kings Peak (British Columbia) Show map of British Columbia
District	Nootka Land District
Parent range	Elk River Mountains
Topo map	NTS 92F13 Upper Campbell Lake
Climbing
First ascent	1913 or 1914

It is named after James and Michael King, late 19th century explorers who led an expedition into the region circa 1910.[2]

Kings Peak is close to Highway 28 along the Elk River. It is one of the most frequented mountains on Vancouver Island.

References

Sources

• Stone, Philip (2003). Island Alpine, A Guide to the Mountains of Strathcona Park and Vancouver Island. Wild Isle Publications: Heriot Bay, BC. ISBN 0-9680766-5-3.

External links

• Strathcona Provincial Park from British Columbia Ministry of Environment website.

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