Mount Helmer is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia, East of Waitabit Creek and North of Golden.[4] It was named in 1924 after Brigadier-General Richard Alexis Helmer (1864-1920) and his son Alexis Helmer (1892-1915) were killed in battle and was part of the inspiration for In Flanders Fields through his friendship with John McCrae.[1][2][5] It is the 194th highest mountain in Alberta and the 355th highest mountain in Canada.[6]

Mount Helmer
Mount Helmer Location in Alberta and British Columbia Show map of Alberta Mount Helmer Mount Helmer (British Columbia) Show map of British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation	3,030 m (9,940 ft)[1]
Prominence	188 m (617 ft)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	51°42′18″N 116°50′21″W[3]
Geography
Country	Canada
Provinces	Alberta and British Columbia
Protected area	Banff National Park
Parent range	Park Ranges
Topo map	NTS 82N10 Blaeberry River[3]
Climbing
First ascent	1949 J. Bishop, D. Greenwell, E.R. LaChapelle, D.M. Woods[2]

See also

• List of peaks on the British Columbia–Alberta border

References

• Dale, Rachel (May 30, 2017). "Capital Facts: The Ottawa inspiration for 'In Flanders Fields'". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
• "Mount Helmer". peakery.com. 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.

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