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Shannon Falls Provincial Park in Squamish

Shannon Falls

Located not far from Squamish, about 64 km north of Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway, Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia.

At just over 1,110 feet, the waterfall is impressive to see. Although small, the park is also a nice one to explore.

 

Shannon Falls in the Sea to Sky Region

Shannon Falls got its name from William Shannon who first settled the property around 1889. He was a brick maker in the area. If you enjoy hiking, climbing or simply looking for an escape to be in nature, Shannon Falls is a great place to visit. The falls has a seasonal concession stand, an information centre and flush toilets. It’s an ideal spot for a stretch or a picnic on your drive up to Whistler, Alice Lake, Stawamus Chief or anywhere else along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

The park is 87 hectares in size and has no overnight camping facilities. Barbecues are permitted in the picnic area and its picnic area is reservable by groups. There is a $50 fee for special events. Dogs are welcome on leash and bicycles are allowed on most of the trails. The waterfall is fairly accessible. It’s just a short 350-metre walk along a packed dust-based trail.

 

Shannon Falls

 

Where is Shannon Falls

Shannon Falls Provincial Park is located just south of the Sea to Sky Gondola on the Sea to Sky Highway (a.k.a. Highway #99). The park is less than 1 km south of the gondola attraction which is located at 36800 Highway #99. Shannon Falls is also about 5 km south of Squamish and 42 km north of Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.

Note: You can walk to the Sea to Sky Gondola from Shannon Falls via a trail.

 

Tips and Advice

Below are a few suggestions and extra bits of information to help you make the most of your visit to Shannon Falls.

TIP #1: Shannon Falls is especially impressive in the spring and after a heavy rainfall.

TIP #2: If you’re driving between Vancouver and Whistler, the park is a great place to visit. The falls are fairly easy to access and not a far walk from the parking lot.

TIP #3: Tourist attractions in the area include Alice Lake, Britannia Mine, the Sea to Sky Gondola and West Coast Railway Heritage Park.

TIP #4: If you like Shannon Falls, a similar place that you’ll no doubt also like is Bridal Veil Falls in the Fraser Valley. Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver also has waterfalls that you can hike to.

 

Britannia Mine Museum

 

Other Information

For more information about the park, see the BC Parks website.

To learn more about the area, see our articles about Squamish and the Sea to Sky Region.

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