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- Mount Benson was named in 1859 by Captain Richards, RN, after his friend Alfred Robson Benson, MD, a physician from Whitby (Yorkshire), who was in the Hudson's Bay Company service 1857–62. : 48 : 19
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Mount Benson was named in 1859 by Captain Richards, RN, after his friend Alfred Robson Benson, MD, a physician from Whitby (Yorkshire), who was in the Hudson's Bay Company service 1857–62. [5]: 48 [6]: 19.
The name Mount Benson was adopted officially on June 30, 1910. It was proposed as a site for the Dominion astronomical observatory in 1912, but instead in 1925 the fire lookout tower was built and it lasted about fifty years.
Mount Benson was named in 1859 by Captain Richards, RN, after his friend Alfred Robson Benson, MD, a physician from Whitby (Yorkshire), who was in the Hudson's Bay Company service 1857–62.: 48 : 19
Magnificent Mount Benson is one of the scenic wonders of Nanaimo, British Columbia, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Mount Benson is the city’s backdrop rising 1,019 meters above the Strait of Georgia.
Feb 10, 2024 · Mount Benson is a short, fun, workout hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It will get your heart pumping, and then reward you with spectacular views over the Straight of Georgia and over to the Mountains in Mainland Canada. This is the tallest peak near Nanaimo, so get ready for 360° views.
Mount Benson, a majestic wonder rising over the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, boasts a rich geological history and cultural significance. Formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, this dormant volcano stands as a testament to the power of nature.
The mountain was re-named by the settlers in honour of Alfred Benson, the resourceful and adventurous Hudson's Bay Company doctor who was stationed here in the 1850s and 60s.
