Mount Benson is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km west of Nanaimo. At one time, there was road access to the peak as there was a fire lookout at the summit. Today, the road is closed to vehicles but the mountain has become popular with local hikers as it has great views of the Strait of Georgia, the mainland Co…
Mount Benson is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km west of Nanaimo. At one time, there was road access to the peak as there was a fire lookout at the summit. Today, the road is closed to vehicles but the mountain has become popular with local hikers as it has great views of the Strait of Georgia, the mainland Coast Mountains of British Columbia, the Nanaimo River valley, and the Vancouver Island Ranges, including Mount Arrowsmith.
Elevation: 1,023 m (3,356 ft)
Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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