Mount Albert (Quebec)
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Mont Albert (English: Mount Albert) is a mountain in the Chic-Choc range in the Gaspésie National Park in the Gaspé Peninsula of eastern Quebec, Canada. At 1,151 m (3,776 ft),[1] it is one of the highest mountains in southern Quebec, and is popular for hiking.
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Mont Albert | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,151 m (3,776 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 740m[2] |
Listing | Quebec 1000 meter peaks List of mountains in Canada |
Coordinates | 48°55′17″N 66°11′42″W |
Geography | |
Location | Mont-Albert, Quebec, Canada |
Parent range | Chic-Choc Mountains |
Topo map | NTS 22B16 Mont Albert |
Climbing | |
First ascent | August 26, 1845 by Alexander Murray |
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Mount Albert was named in honour of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband of Queen Victoria, because geologist Alexander Murray made the first recorded ascent of the mountain on the Prince's birthday, 26 Aug. 1845.[1]