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Canadian Rockies
Jagged peaks rise where two provinces meet, marking the eastern spine of a mountain chain stretching from Alaska to Mexico.
Why Canadian Rockies stands out
The Canadian Rockies form the easternmost edge of the Canadian Cordillera, a vast system of interconnected ranges that spans the northern reaches of the North American Cordillera. This mountainous backbone extends from central Alaska southeastward through British Columbia and Alberta, ultimately reaching the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico.
The geography and story of Canadian Rockies
Straddling the Alberta-British Columbia border, the Canadian Rockies encompass both the Alberta Rockies and the British Columbian Rockies. They represent a dramatic geological transition, rising between the Interior Plains to the east and the Pacific Coast to the west, anchoring the continent's most expansive mountain system.
The Canadian Rockies are part of a single interconnected mountain system that stretches over 4,000 miles from Alaska to Central Mexico.
Canadian Rockies at a glance
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Which mountain range forms the easternmost edge of a 4,000-mile system stretching from Alaska to Mexico?
The Canadian Rockies are the easternmost boundary of the North American Cordillera, a continuous mountain system spanning over 4,000 miles from central Alaska through British Columbia and Alberta, ultimately reaching the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico.
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