Mount Whymper is a

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located on

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. It is the highest point in Canada located south of the 49th parallel and is located between the headwaters of the Chemainus River and the South Nanaimo River north of Honeymoon Bay.

History

This mountain was named in 1864 for Frederick Whymper who accompanied

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on the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition There is another Mount Whymper in British Columbia, named for Frederick's brother,

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References

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