Squamish Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Squamish, British Columbia.
Home to the impressive Shannon Falls, this provincial park features a day-use area and several hiking trails. There is also access from here to several adjacent provincial parks with camping facilities.
The Park contains Western Canada's largest collection of railway heritage equipment, cars and locomotives. This family attraction offers food services, picnic areas, historic buildings and a miniature railway.
Located near Squamish on Highway 99, this provincial park is known for its excellent climbing opportunities. A small lake makes an excellent place for a cooling swim after scaling the climbing walls.
Hike to see the 70 m (230 ft) tall Brandywine Falls and Daisy Lake. This small park also has trails leading to the Cal Cheak supsension bridge, and 15 campsites.
Tantalus Provincial Park
Tantalus Provincial Park is located north of Squamish and is home to varied terrain and breath-taking scenery. The scenic Lake Lovely Water and the park's hiking trails are popular attractions. The park is located in a remote area with limited access so all visitors must be prepared for the wilderness.
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Garibaldi Provincial Park is known for its natural beauty and hiking oppourtunities. It is the largest provincial park in the Whistler area, covering 194,650 hectares. Backcountry camping is permitted at various campsites throughout the park.
Alice Lake Provincial Park
Located near Squamish, this provincial park has four lakes, including Alice Lake, which has sandy beaches and warm waters to swim in. The park has several hiking trails, and is especially known for the number of bald eagles in residence. Camping facilities.
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is a 506 hectare park that was established in 1997 to protect the 700 m (2310 ft) granite cliffs that provide some of the world's best rock climbing. Rock climbing, hiking and nature viewing are all recommended activities while visiting the park. Stawamus Chief Provincial Park is also home to 63 campsites. It is located next to Shannon Falls Provincial Park.
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