Mount Whymper

Mount Whymper is a mountain on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, in the Cowichan Valley region about 14 kilometres north of Honeymoon Bay, between the headwaters of the Chemainus and South Nanaimo rivers. Its chief distinction is geographic: it is the highest point in Canada south of the 49th parallel. Though relatively remote, that status gives it unusual significance. The mountain was named in 1864 for Frederick Whymper, who accompanied Robert Brown on the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition. A different Mount Whymper elsewhere in British Columbia was named for Frederick’s brother, Edward Whymper.

British Columbia · Canada