Mount Caubvick
Mountain Coastal peak on Quebec–Labrador border, rugged alpine
On the Quebec-Labrador border, Mount Caubvick (Mont D’Iberville) is a remote granite peak favoured by experienced mountaineers; routes involve glaciers, technical climbing and fjord approaches.
Mount Caubvick (also known in some sources as Mont D’Iberville) is a high peak rising to about 1,652 m on the Quebec-Labrador border. It is a prominent summit within the Torngat Mountains range.
The mountain is a remote, rocky alpine peak often approached by experienced mountaineers rather than casual hikers; the terrain includes steep ridges and glacial features. Weather is changeable and approaches generally require sea or air access from northern Labrador.
The peak has long been part of the landscape known to Indigenous peoples of the region and appears on modern maps as the highest massif in that portion of the Torngat range. Over time the area has remained sparsely visited because of its remoteness.
Geographically the mountain straddles the border between Quebec and Labrador in northeastern Canada, set deep within the Torngat Mountains and reached most commonly from the Labrador coast by boat or helicopter.
- Altitude and prominence: 1,652 m; it is the highest point on the Labrador side of the Quebec-Labrador border and a prominent peak in the Torngat Mountains.
- Access: Access is remote and typically made from the Labrador coast by boat or helicopter; climbs are alpine and generally undertaken by experienced parties.
How to Get to Mount Caubvick #
Access is via long overland/sea approaches from Labrador ports (e.g., Nain) or by helicopter from regional hubs. Due to remoteness, travel is arranged through experienced outfitting companies; permits and careful planning for weather and safety are essential.
Tips for Visiting Mount Caubvick #
- This is remote backcountry territory: experienced mountaineers only, with appropriate Arctic gear and navigation equipment.
- Weather windows can be short and brutal - plan conservatively and inform authorities of trip plans.
- There are no services; all logistics must be arranged with experienced local operators in Labrador or northern Quebec.
Best Time to Visit Mount Caubvick #
Short Arctic summer (June-August) is the most practical time for attempts, but conditions remain harsh year‑round.
Weather & Climate near Mount Caubvick #
Mount Caubvick's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -28°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (797 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -21°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and windy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and windy conditions.