Shannon Falls Park

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Shannon Falls Provincial Park is located 3 kilometers south of Squamish along the eastern shore of Howe Sound adjacent to Highway 99.

The park contains the third-highest waterfall in British Columbia. The spectacular falls cascade over a series of cliffs 335 meters high. The park includes day-use picnic sites, water, and restrooms. There are two viewing platforms for the falls just a short walk from the parking lot. Visitors can also access the hiking trails up the famed Stawamus Chief. The group picnic site in the park is ideal for weddings and family reunions.

For more information about Shannon Falls Provincial Park please visit the BC Parks website.

Lush green coniferous forest surrounding the base of Shannon Falls by the visitor information center on a bright day.

Facilities

Drinking Water Drinking Water
Picnic Areas Picnic Areas
Pit or Flush Toilets Pit or Flush Toilets
Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access

Activities

Climbing Climbing
Cycling Cycling
Hiking Hiking
Pets on Leash Pets on Leash
Wildlife Viewing Wildlife Viewing
Winter Recreation Winter Recreation

Visitor Services

Shannon Falls Provincial Park Welcome Centre located at the base of the falls trail is an excellent place to stop on trips in the Sea to Sky Corridor. The Center is well stocked with postcards, souvenirs, snacks, hot and cold beverages, ice cream, and exclusive Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls T-shirts. Staff at the Center are an excellent source of information on the history of the park and falls and can provide literature on accommodation and offer advice on things to see and do on your trip in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

Advisories

Illegally parked vehicles.

Vehicles parked illegally at Shannon Falls Provincial Park will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Visitors must park in designated parking lots and observe the “no parking” signs posted. Vehicles parked illegally in closed day-use areas will be charged a fee for gate unlocking. Thank you for your compliance.

Park-use permit required for any commercial operations.

A park-use permit is required for any commercial operations within provincial parks and protected areas in the province of British Columbia, including operations such as bus tours and guiding. Operating without a park-use permit is a violation of the Park Act and could result in fines and/or further administrative enforcement. Any reference to commercial operations occurring within provincial parks and protected areas must also be removed from websites, advertisements, and social media sites until a valid park-use permit has been issued. – Posted June 14, 2024

Operational Dates

Full Service March 15 – October 15

Rates and Fees

No fees for day-use access