the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
Mountain range in western Canada running north to south between the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia over a distance of almost 1200 kilometres. The majestic landscapes of the Rockies attracted painters from the moment the railway reached the region.
(Rocky Mountains) an upfolded and fault-thrusted, mainly sedimentary mountain range located in eastern British Columbia.