Shannon Falls Provincial Park
Shannon Falls Provincial Park, Provincial park near Squamish, Canada
Description
Shannon Falls is a provincial park near Squamish featuring a waterfall dropping 335 meters (1,100 ft) from granite cliffs, making it the third highest in British Columbia. The park includes viewing platforms and trails that allow visitors to see the falls from different angles.
History
William Shannon established the area in 1889 by mining local clay to manufacture bricks, developing the site during that era. The land later became a provincial park in 1984 when it transitioned to public protection and use.
Culture
The Squamish First Nation call the falls Kwékwetxwm and share stories about Say-noth-ka, a sea serpent that shaped them in their traditions. These stories remain part of how the land is understood and respected by local communities.
Practical
The park offers wheelchair-accessible facilities with maintained boardwalks and two viewing platforms connected by easy trails. Visitors of different mobility levels can explore the main areas during daylight hours without requiring special gear.
Did you know?
The waterfall flows from Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot, which feature rock climbing routes on their adjacent cliff walls. These routes draw serious climbers who combine sightseeing with technical challenges in the same location.
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