Mount Washington is a

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on the eastern edge of the

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British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...

and the site of Mount Washington Alpine Resort, popular for

skiing Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow for basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International S ...

and many other activities. It is located approximately from the Comox Valley. The mountain was named after Rear Admiral

John Washington John Washington (1633 – 1677) was an English-born merchant, planter, politician and military officer. Born in Tring, Hertfordshire, he subsequently immigrated to the English colony of Virginia and became a member of the planter class. In add ...

, official Hydrographer, British Royal Navy, by Captain George Richards while charting the West Coast in the 1860s. In addition to winter skiing, in the summer Mount Washington has many trails for mountain bikers, and offers scenic chair lifts and hiking trails to visitors. Mount Washington is home to the

Vancouver Island marmot The Vancouver Island marmot (''Marmota vancouverensis'') is a species of marmot endemic to Vancouver Island, in British Columbia. It is one of only five land mammals endemic to Canada. Distribution ''M. vancouverensis'' lives above 1000 metres ...

, an endangered mammal. Found in the wild only on

Vancouver Island Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is in length, in width at its widest point, and in total area, while are of land. The island is the largest ...

, the marmot differs significantly from other marmot species. In an effort to increase Vancouver Island marmot populations, the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation has established captive breeding facilities across Canada. The largest of these is the Tony Barrett Marmot Recovery Centre located on Mount Washington.Tony Barrett Marmot Recovery Centre
/ref> The following broadcasting stations have their transmitter sites on the east face of Mount Washington, facing out over the Comox Valley and Campbell River: * CKLR-FM, 97.3 MHz * CFCP-FM, 98.9 MHz *

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-4, channel 11 Several

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s are also located on Mount Washington.

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Mount Washington at Bivouac.com

Mount Washington Homepage
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Washington Washington most commonly refers to: * George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States * Washington (state), a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A ...

Comox Land District {{BritishColumbiaCoast-mountain-stub

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