Place to visit
Kates Needle, Canada: what it is and when to go
Kates Needle is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, at 3,053 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in British Columbia, Canada · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Canada
- Elevation
- 3,053 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 1,056 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- International Boundary Commission
- Coordinates
- 57.04506, -132.04519
What it is and where
Kates Needle is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, at 3,053 m above sea level. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 57.04506, -132.04519; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 1,056 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- International Boundary Commission
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kates Needle is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,053 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not7:05
- FebBetter not9:09
- MarBetter not11:25
- AprBetter not13:59
- MayBetter not16:13
- JunPossible17:33
- JulBest time16:59
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:41
- DecBetter not6:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kates Needle has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Great GlacierGlacier in British Columbia, Canada20 km
- Devils ThumbMountain in the Stikine Icecap region of the Alaska–British Columbia border, near Petersburg20 km
- Great Glacier Provincial ParkProvincial park in British Columbia, Canada25 km
- Choquette Hot Springs Provincial ParkProvincial park and thermal springs in British Columbia, Canada29 km
- Stikine-LeConte WildernessRegion of Alaska31 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kates Needle?
It is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kates Needle?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,053 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26.
How do you get to Kates Needle?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 1,056 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Great Glacier, Devils Thumb, Great Glacier Provincial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kates Needle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.