Mount Whymper (Frederick)

Mount Whymper is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.  It is the highest point in Canada south of the 49th parallel.  It is between the headwaters of the Chemainus River and the South Nanaimo River.  This is  north of Honeymoon Bay.

History
The mountain was named in 1864 for Frederick Whymper. He went with Robert Brown on the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition

There is another Mount Whymper in British Columbia.  It is named for Frederick's brother Edward Whymper.

References

Category:Mountains of British Columbia