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Ranger Canyon

Category : Canyon
 

The name was officially approved in 1959, the name for this canyon stems from a visit by the Boy Scouts (also known as Rangers) in the summer prior to its naming.

Approximately 15 km north-west of Banff.

Location Name : Banff
National Topographic System (NTS) : 82 O/4
 
Sub Section | Section | Township | Range | Meridian
26-13-W5
 
Latitude (N) | Longitude (W)
51° 14' N 115° 46' W
 
The content above is directly derived from :
Place Names of Alberta - Volume I
Mountains, Mountain Parks and Foothills

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