Murrin Provincial Park Park
British Columbia park with granite cliffs and bouldering
Murrin Park sits along British Columbia's Sea-to-Sky corridor near Squamish, with granite cliffs and short trails. Climbers, hikers and day-trippers visit for rock routes and ocean-view ridgelines.
Murrin Provincial Park at a Glance#
Address: Murrin Provincial Park, Near Squamish, British Columbia
Website: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/murrin/
Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset
Admission: Free
About Murrin Provincial Park#
Murrin Provincial Park is a small day-use provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the Sea-to-Sky corridor. It contains short walking trails, picnic facilities and granite outcrops that attract local climbers and hikers.
The park is frequently used for family outings, short hikes and rock-climbing or bouldering on the exposed rock faces. Facilities are basic and focused on daytime recreation rather than overnight camping.
The park sits near Squamish on the Howe Sound flank of the Coast Mountains, north of the Vancouver metropolitan area. It is accessible from the main highway corridor linking Vancouver and Whistler.
- Location and activities: Located on the Sea-to-Sky corridor near Squamish, the park offers short walks, picnic sites and exposed granite outcrops popular with day visitors and climbers.
How to Get to Murrin Provincial Park#
Approximately a 45-minute drive from Vancouver via the Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99)-follow signs to Porteau Cove and onward to Murrin Provincial Park; limited parking at the park entrance.
Tips for Visiting Murrin Provincial Park#
- Arrive on weekdays if possible to secure the small parking areas near beaches and trails.
- Bring a camera for coastal views and cliffline landscapes-especially at sunrise.
- Check tide times before attempting rock-hopping along the shore.
Best Time to Visit Murrin Provincial Park#
Best in summer for stable weather and comfortable trail conditions; shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Murrin Provincial Park#
Murrin Provincial Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 21°C. Heavy rainfall (2574 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 5° | -1° | 373 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 2° - 6° | 1° | 239 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 8° | 3° | 240 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 11° | 6° | 182 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 135 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 17° | 13° | 100 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 67 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 71 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 12° | 8° | 294 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 7° | 3° | 448 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 5° | 0° | 335 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
