Shannon Falls Provincial Park

Shannon Falls Provincial Park protects a high cascade on a steep granite face near Squamish in British Columbia. The main fall plunges approximately 335 metres and is the park’s defining feature.

A set of short, well-maintained trails and viewing platforms give close views of the falls within a 5-20 minute walk from the car park. Day visitors use picnic areas and interpretive signage; the site is popular as a roadside stop on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

The falls and surrounding forested slopes have long been a local landmark; the area was set aside as a provincial park to protect the falls and provide public access. The site now forms a frequent stop for travelers between Vancouver and Whistler and for local recreation.

The park sits just south of the town of Squamish on Highway 99, in southwestern British Columbia, roughly 58 kilometres north of Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

• Waterfall height: The main fall drops about 335 metres, making it one of the highest waterfalls visible from a roadside location in British Columbia.
• Access note: The park sits immediately off Highway 99 near Squamish and is often visited on the Sea-to-Sky corridor between Vancouver and Whistler, so expect short stays and heavy day-use in summer.

What to See #

• Viewing platforms and short trails: The main viewing platform and short interpretive trails provide direct views of the 335-metre waterfall and give access to the base and lower streamside areas.
• Picnic and day-use facilities: Picnic and day-use areas adjacent to the highway, with paved access from the car park and interpretive signage about local geology and ecology.