Monashee Pass
Mountain pass in British Columbia, Canada
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Monashee Pass, 1,189 m (3,901 ft),[1] is a mountain pass in the Monashee Mountains of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Located southeast of Cherryville, the pass is used by British Columbia Highway 6 connecting Vernon to Nakusp on Arrow Lake,[2] and beyond to the cities of the West Kootenay. It is the "prominence col" for Big White Mountain, which is the highest mountain to its southwest.
Highway 6 (British Columbia Highway 6)| Monashee Pass | |
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| Elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Traversed by | Highway 6 (British Columbia Highway 6) |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range | Monashee Mountains |
| Coordinates | 50°06′00″N 118°31′00″W |
| Topo map | NTS 82L2 Creighton Creek |
  Location in British Columbia | |
The word Monashee is from the Gaelic monadh, meaning mountain, and sith, pronounced shee, meaning peace. Monashee therefore means mountain of peace.[2]
Note that Monashee Summit, 1,241 m (4,072 ft) is slightly further southeast on Hwy 6 (near the Lost Lake Rest Area), and is the actual high point on the highway between Vernon & Arrow Lake.
