Cascade Mountain (Alberta)
| Cascade Mountain | |
|---|---|
Cascade Mountain viewed from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,998 m (9,836 ft) |
| Prominence | 938 m (3,077 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°16′05″N 115°34′56″W / 51.26806°N 115.58222°W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Vermillion Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O4 Banff |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1887 by Tom Wilson |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff. The mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector after the waterfall or cascade on the southern flanks of the peak. The mountain has also been called Stoney Chief, which is related to the name of the smaller neighbouring mountain Stoney Squaw, which is still in use. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite.