Shannon Falls

Advisories

March 24th, 2020: This park is currently closed

Due to the COVID-19 response, BC Parks has fully closed this park including all related services and facilities

Order of the Regional Director [PDF]

BC Parks has closed this park; this includes all associated access, e.g.; trails and parking lots.

This decision has been made to ensure the continued health and safety of BC Parks visitors, employees, park contractors, volunteers and partners, and to support efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

For more information on protective measures for COVID-19, please visit the website for the BC Centre for Disease Control.

December 21, 2019: CAUTION- During cold conditions ice may form.

Trail may be slippery, watch for falling ice and debris.

June 20, 2016: BC Parks is implementing a parking enforcement policy at Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.

Provincial parks along the Sea-to-Sky corridor have experienced exceptional growth in visitor numbers, leading to parking congestion and illegally parked vehicles. Public safety is paramount for BC Parks, and new parking policies are being put in place to ensure safe access for all.

Visitors must park in designated parking lots and observe the “no parking” signs posted. Effective July 4, 2016 BC Parks will be implementing a tow-away policy for any vehicles parked illegally.

Visitor Services

Shannon Falls Welcome Centre is an excellent place to stop on trips in the Sea to Sky Corridor. The Center is well stocked with post cards, 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.

About Shannon Falls

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.

A group picnicking site is available for rent through Discover Camping.

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