Caniche Peak

Elevation2,552 m (8,373 ft)^[1]

Prominence17 m (56 ft)^[2]

Coordinates52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W / 52.75389; -118.37111^[3]

LocationAlberta - British Columbia, Canada

Caniche Peak
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Highest point
Elevation	2,552 m (8,373 ft)[1]
Prominence	17 m (56 ft)[2]
Coordinates	52°45′14″N 118°22′16″W / 52.75389°N 118.37111°W / 52.75389; -118.37111[3]
Geography
Location	Alberta - British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 83D16 Jasper

Caniche Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. He suggested it be called Poodle Park as he thought it resembled the head of a poodle. The French word for poodle, "Caniche", was adopted to give the name more class.^{[1][2][4]: 37}