Three Sisters (Alberta)
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The Three Sisters reflected in the Bow River
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,936 m (9,633 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°00′50″N 115°21′00″W / 51.01389°N 115.35000°WCoordinates: 51°00′50″N 115°21′00″W / 51.01389°N 115.35000°W |
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 The Three Sisters
Alberta, Canada
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| Parent range | South Banff Range, Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/03 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1887 by J.J. McArthur |
The Three Sisters are a trio of peaks near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. They are known individually as Big Sister (Faith), Middle Sister (Charity) and Little Sister (Hope).
In the traditional language of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney) the peaks are also referred to as the three sisters. However, the name refers to a story of Ĩ-ktomnĩ, the old man or trickster, who would promise 'three sisters' in marriage whenever he was in trouble.
Big Sister is a moderate scramble on southwestern slopes while Middle Sister is an easy scramble from Stewart Creek. Little Sister is a more difficult ascent requiring technical climbing skills.
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