Mount Price (British Columbia)
Mountain Stratovolcano in Garibaldi Park near Squamish
In Garibaldi Provincial Park, Mount Price is a volcanic peak climbed for scrambling and backcountry skiing, with views toward Garibaldi Lake, the Black Tusk and the Coast Mountains.
Mount Price is a volcanic peak in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, reaching roughly 2,050 metres and forming part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt.
It is a feature of Garibaldi Provincial Park and is visited by hikers, climbers and backcountry skiers as part of multi-day routes in the coastal mountains.
The mountain consists of multiple summits and rocky ridges formed by volcanic activity during the Pleistocene and later periods.
The peak is located inland from the Sea-to-Sky corridor, near the mountain resorts and towns that serve the southern Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
- Volcanic peak and protection: Summits reach about 2,050 metres and the mountain is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt within Garibaldi Provincial Park.
How to Get to Mount Price (British Columbia) #
Commonly accessed from Squamish via Garibaldi Provincial Park; follow park trails to designated camps and then mountaineering routes. Check BC Parks for trail and safety notices.
Tips for Visiting Mount Price (British Columbia) #
- Mount Price is glaciated - bring experience with crevasse rescue and glacier travel or hire a qualified guide.
- Access via Garibaldi Provincial Park trailheads near Squamish; early season snow can persist at higher elevations.
- Plan to view the mountain from a distance first to select a safe route that avoids rockfall corridors.
Best Time to Visit Mount Price (British Columbia) #
Best in mid‑ to late summer for safer glacier conditions; always check BC Parks and current route reports.
Weather & Climate near Mount Price (British Columbia) #
Mount Price (British Columbia)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1402 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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