Ishpatina Ridge
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| Ishpatina Ridge | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 693 metres (2,274 feet) |
| Latitude: | 47° 19′ N |
| Longitude: | 80° 45′ W |
| Location: | 90 km north of Sudbury, Ontario |
| Topo map: | NTS 041P07 |
| Range: | Canadian Shield, unnamed range |
| First ascent: | ??? |
| Easiest route: | hike |
The Ishpatina Ridge is the highest point of land in the Canadian province of Ontario. At 693 m above sea level, it is a rather low mountain and not steep, as the surrounding land in the area is already quite elevated.
Located in Sudbury District of Northeastern Ontario about halfway between Sudbury and Kirkland Lake inside the Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park, the mountain is not very accessible; the closest highway is more than 50 km away and roads and trails are scarce in the remote area and difficult to travel in poor weather.
The name "Ishpatina" comes from an Ojibwe language word ishpadinaa, meaning "be a high hill/ridge". Spadina Avenue in Toronto is derived from the same word.
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