Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Squamish

Name: Shannon Falls Provincial Park
Address: Highway 99 & Shannon Falls Park Rd, Squamish, Canada
Telephone: +1 800-689-9025

#1 among attractions in Squamish

Natural attraction, Top attraction, National park, Waterfall, More...

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Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a natural oasis located near the town of Squamish in British Columbia, Canada, that boasts the third-highest waterfall in the province. This majestic waterfall cascades 335 meters down a series of cliffs, providing a breathtaking spectacle for all who visit. The park, which is easily accessible from the Sea-to-Sky Highway, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Upon arrival, guests can follow well-maintained trails that lead to viewing platforms, allowing for an up-close experience of the thundering falls. The park is a haven for nature lovers, offering opportunities for picnicking, hiking, and bird watching. The surrounding forest, rich with a diverse array of flora and fauna, includes towering trees that are hundreds of years old, adding to the area's enchanting ambiance.

Shannon Falls Provincial Park is not only a place to marvel at natural wonders but also serves as a gateway to other outdoor activities in the region. It is a starting point for those looking to explore the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, renowned for its massive granite monoliths that attract rock climbers from around the world.

Alternative names: Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Visitors per year: 629.2 thous.Elevation: 315 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°40'13"N, 123°9'25"W

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Highway 99 & Shannon Falls Park RdSquamish Canada

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+1 800-689-9025

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Nearby attractions include: Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Mines Concentrator, Stawamus Chief, West Coast Railway Heritage Park.

3.9 miSW
Specialty museum, Historical place, Museum
Britannia Mine Museum, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach
99 min walk • The Britannia Mine Museum, formerly British Columbia Museum of Mining, is a nonprofit organization in Britannia Beach, 55 km kilometres north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Howe Sound.
3.9 miSW
Museum
Britannia Mines Concentrator, Lions Bay-Britannia Beach
100 min walk • The Britannia Mines Concentrator is a National Historic Site of Canada. The large, inclined gravity mill was built on the northwest side of Mount Sheer to assist the transfer of copper ore through the chemical and mechanical processes of the plant.
1.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stawamus Chief, Squamish
38 min walk • The Stawamus Chief, officially Stawamus Chief Mountain, is a granitic dome located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It towers over 700 m above the waters of nearby Howe Sound. It is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world.
4 miN
History museum, Park, Museum
West Coast Railway Heritage Park, Squamish
103 min walk • Founded in 1961, the West Coast Railway Association is a non-profit society dedicated to preserving British Columbia's railway heritage.
2.5 miNE
Mountain
Slhanay, Squamish
65 min walk • Slhanay, formerly known as The Squaw is a large dome of granitic rock located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia.
2.9 miSW
Park
Murrin Provincial Park, Squamish
75 min walk • Murrin Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located just south of Squamish beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
1.3 miNE
Park
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, Squamish
34 min walk • Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, established in 1997. It encompasses both the eponymous Stawamus Chief and the Slhanay granitic domes and the surrounding forest.
1.7 miN
49°41'41"N • 123°9'14"W
Squamish Yacht Club - Public Page, Squamish
44 min walk • Sailing, Marina
3.7 miN
49°43'26"N • 123°9'11"W
Ground Up Climbing Centre, Squamish
95 min walk • Climbing
2.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Watts Point volcanic centre, Squamish
66 min walk • The Watts Point volcanic centre is a small outcrop of Pleistocene age volcanic rock at Watts Point in British Columbia, Canada, about 10 kilometres south of Squamish and 40 kilometres north of Vancouver, and just north of Britannia Beach.