Vermilion Pass, elevation , is a high
mountain pass
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in the Canadian Rockies, traversing the
continental divide. It connects
Kootenay National Park in the province of
British Columbia
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with
Banff National Park in
Alberta
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.
See also
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List of Rocky Mountain passes on the continental divide
External links
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Entry at Bivouac.com
Banff National Park
Mountain passes of British Columbia
Mountain passes of Alberta
East Kootenay
Canadian Rockies
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