Shannon Falls

Shannon Falls is located on the Sea to Sky Highway just south of Squamish. A tiny park close to Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, it is home to British Columbia's third tallest waterfall. Because it was so close to the highway, it was also one of the most popular sights. It not only offered two lookouts from which to see the towering falls, but it also had a few "play" sections where visitors could find quiet nooks on Shannon Creek to cool down. There was also a very large bathroom facility as well as a welcome center, indicating the significant frequency of visitors. Shannon Falls has the finest illumination in the afternoon (but this is also when it is most busy). The subsequent crawling movement emptied the water channel into which Shannon Creek plunged. Shannon Falls was formed by a retreating glacier that left both the Howe Sound and a hanging valley high above the U-shaped contour of the Squamish Valley.

If you do wander around the base of the falls, the views of Howe Sound are all time. BC Parks puts quite a lot of time and effort to preserve this little patch of old growth Pacific forest. Please keep on the designated trails. Exploring the creek's boulders and climbing to the base of the falls is dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced hikers and climbers. Please follow the signs and stay on the designated trails. Shannon Falls Provincial Park is located 1km south of Squamish on the east side of Highway 99. The trail starts right outside the picnic area, next to the parking lot.

Location: Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada