The Three Sisters (Alberta)
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For other uses, see Three Sisters (disambiguation).
The Three Sisters are a trio of peaks near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. They are known individually as Big Sister, Middle Sister and Little Sister.[3]
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The Three Sisters | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,936 m (9,633 ft)[1] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°01′29″N 115°19′50″W[2] |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Parent range | South Banff Range, Canadian Rockies |
Topo map | NTS 82O3 Canmore[2] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1887 by J.J. McArthur[1] |
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In the traditional language of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney) the peaks are also referred to as the three sisters. However, the name refers to a story of Ĩ-ktomnĩ, the old man or trickster, who would promise 'three sisters' in marriage whenever he was in trouble.[4]
This trio of peaks has a significant role in the town of Canmore, tourism, and hiking in the area. The Three Sisters may be the most recognized peaks in the Bow River Valley.[5]