Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Park

Address: Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia / Alberta border (Park HQ/nearest access points in BC)

Website: https://bcparks.ca/assiniboine/

Hours: Park seasonal (check BC Parks for detailed hours and permit requirements)

Admission: Parks permit/fee required for access and camping

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a protected area in eastern British Columbia centered on the pyramidal peak of Mount Assiniboine. The park is a high-alpine wilderness destination known for dramatic mountain scenery.

The park’s primary attractions are alpine peaks, glacial cirques, and turquoise mountain lakes, with extensive hiking and mountaineering opportunities; the central massif rises sharply above surrounding valleys. Backcountry facilities include established routes, campsites, and a small number of mountain huts and lodges used by hikers and climbers.

The area was designated as a provincial park to protect its alpine landscapes and important watersheds; since designation it has been managed for wilderness recreation and conservation, with limited infrastructure to preserve the environment.

The park lies in southeastern British Columbia in the Canadian Rockies near the border with Alberta, accessible from trailheads on the provincial side and serving as a backcountry link between British Columbia and Alberta mountain areas.

• Peak elevation: The central peak reaches approximately 3,618 meters (11,870 feet) and is often called the ‘Matterhorn of the Rockies’ for its pyramidal profile.
• Access and backcountry: Access is primarily by multi-day backcountry routes, horseback or helicopter; there are no public roads into the park’s high alpine areas, so overnight stays typically use backcountry huts or campsites.

What to See#

• Mount Assiniboine: The park contains the prominent pyramid-shaped peak that gives it its name, a high alpine massif with glaciers and cirque lakes at the head of several valleys.

Access is by multi‑day hike from Sunshine Village (Alberta) or via helicopter from nearby staging points in BC and Alberta; some visitors approach from the Sunshine Meadows/Highline route. Contact BC Parks for permit details and current access information.

• Book any backcountry permits well in advance-Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is alpine and access is regulated.
• Access is most commonly by helicopter or the long hiking approaches from Sunshine Village (Alberta) or Mt. Shark (British Columbia)-plan logistics carefully.