The Summit Monument is a historic site located in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It commemorates the 1910 Rogers Pass Avalanche, which occurred on March 4, 1910, and is considered Canada's worst avalanche disaster. The monument is situated near the site of the avalanche, which killed 58 workers, including 32 Japanese workers who were buried at the Vancouver Mountain View Cemetery. The site is a national historic site and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors can access the site via the Roger Pass Summit Road. The area is also home to other historic sites, such as the Rogers Pass National Historic Site and Nitobe's Rock
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Activities: We visited the Summit Monument, learning about the history of the park and its involvement in Canada's first trans-continental railway and highway
Highlights: The kids loved the monument and the views from the top, while we appreciated the opportunity to learn about the history of the park ✨