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 (British Columbia) at a Glance#
Address: Garibaldi Provincial Park area, Coast Mountains, British Columbia (closest services: Squamish)
Website: https://bcparks.ca/
Hours: Open year‑round (daylight hours); avalanche and glacier conditions limit safe seasons
Admission: Free (wilderness access); park or glacier travel fees may apply
About Mount Price (British Columbia)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - -3° | -11° | 182 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - -1° | -9° | 129 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - 0° | -8° | 116 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -5° - 3° | -4° | 93 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -2° - 7° | 0° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 1° - 10° | 4° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 4° - 15° | 8° | 65 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 16° | 11° | 64 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 64 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 7° | 1° | 137 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - 0° | -7° | 198 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -10° - -3° | -11° | 177 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
