Photo: Vanguard Peak from the northeast in Cataract Brook Valley (courtesy Dave Whiting)
Vanguard Peak
- 2454 m (8,050ft)
- Hiking and Trails
51.4031N -116.366W
Located in the Catatact Brook Valley, 2 km west-northwest of Cathedral Mountain; opposite Watch Tower
Province: BC
Park: Yoho
Headwater: Columbia
Visible from Highway: 1
Located in the Catatact Brook Valley, 2 km west-northwest of Cathedral Mountain; opposite Watch Tower
Province: BC
Park: Yoho
Headwater: Columbia
Visible from Highway: 1
Popular Hike: Lakes Louise/Moraine/O'Hara
This low peak stands on the west side of the Cataract Brook Valley, approximately half way between the Trans-Canada Highway and Lake O'Hara.
Photo: Looking up the Cataract Brook Valley to Vanguard Peak from Highway #1 just west of Kicking Horse Pass