Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
The 'Matterhorn of the Rockies' rising over Magog Lake — hut and campground trips deep in BC's premier backcountry.
Where on earth
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- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Biome
- Rocky Mountain alpine (2,100–3,600 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Rocky Mountain alpine (2,100–3,600 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
The 'Matterhorn of the Rockies' rising over Magog Lake — hut and campground trips deep in BC's premier backcountry.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Rocky Mountain alpine (2,100–3,600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
