August 17, 1858
Seeming to stand out in the centre of the valley is a very remarkable
mountain,
still at the distance of 12 miles, which looks exactly like a gigantic castle.
Castle Mountain is a major landmark in Banff National Park.
For a few years following the Second World War it was known as Mount Eisenhower.
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