Stawamus Chief Brochure

Welcome to the Park
Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls Provincial Parks lie
side-by-side along Hwy 99, between Vancouver and
Squamish. The Stawamus Chief is the second largest
granite monolith in the world, renowned for its rock
climbing. Those who reach the summit are rewarded
with spectacular views of Howe Sound. The cliff faces
of the Chief provide critical nesting habitat for the
endangered Peregrine falcon.
Shannon Falls holds particular significance for the
Squamish people, the area’s first inhabitants. One
legend tells that Say-noth-ka, a two-headed sea serpent,
created the falls by repeatedly slithering up and down
the mountainside.
Things to Do
Stawamus Chief is an international climbing
destination, with opportunities for climbers of all
skill levels to practice a variety of styles. Bouldering
opportunities exist at the base of the Chief.
Peaks Backside trail to the summits of the Chief
start at the day-use area (near campground) before
dividing into separate trails for each peak. The hikes
are strenuous and the weather very changeable.
Shannon Falls trail is an easy 350m walk to a
spectacular views of Shannon Falls.
At Stawamus Chief falcons can be seen from the dayuse area and the peaks offer vistas of Howe Sound
and the Squamish Valley.
Pets must always be on leash except when on the
Peaks Backside Trail. Backcountry areas are unsuitable
for dogs.
Visitor Services
Vehicle-accessible sites at Stawamus are not suitable
for large RVs. Shannon Falls doesn’t allow camping.
Walk-in campsites in Stawamus are close to the
parking lot and well-shaded by second growth trees.
Both parks have day-use areas. Most picnic tables at
Shannon Falls have barbecue holders and its group
site takes reservations. Stawamus has a picnic shelter.
Shannon Falls has both pit and flush toilets, Stawamus
Chief has pit toilets only.
Shannon Falls has accessible toilets. picnic tables and
a trail (slight grade) that is both paved and gravel.
Help may be required to reach the viewing platform.
Drinking water is available in both parks.
Enjoy Your Stay
Park regulations protect the natural state of the park and
ensure the quality experience for all visitors.
• Some Stawamus Chief climbing routes are closed each
year in early spring-summer to protect nesting falcons.
• Campfires are not permitted in either park; a cooking
shelter is provided at the Chief campground.
• Please store all food and other bear attractants in the
campground’s lockers.
Contact Information
Park Facility Operator
(Shannon Falls only): Phone: Email: Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd.
1-604-986-9371
info@seatoskyparks.com
Visit www.bcparks.ca for more information!
Updated Sept 2009
Stawamus Chief and
Shannon Falls
Provincial Parks
Park Map and Information Guide
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Vancouver
SHANNON
FALLS
PROVINCIAL
PARK
SOUND
250
Scale in metres
0
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Parking
HOWE
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Tent Camping
47
Day-use Area
Vehicle Camping
1
750
1000
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Shannon
Falls
Lower
Falls
Trail
See Detail
BC
Chief
Peaks
Trail
Grand
Wall
Contour Interval 100 metres
500
m
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First Peak
610 m
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9
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8
5
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Third Peak
702 m
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28
0
10
16
31
32
24
15
75
30
25
14
13
29
50
27
2
12 11 10
4
Scale in metres
25
21
20
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19 26
4
2
3
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100
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700
42
37
38
Chief
Peak
Trail
The Stawamus Chief trails
are steep and challenging.
Be properly prepared
with sturdy footwear,
extra clothing, food
and water.
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400
600
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Park Facility
Operator
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Second Pk
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Campground
Parking
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To Squamish
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Apron
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Park Boundary
Trail
Road
Viewpoint
Picnic Shelter
Toilets
Water
Information
Campground
Detail
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Campground
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Day-use
Parking
Second Peak
500
400
To Shannon Falls Park
Third Peak
Chief Peaks Trail
First Peak
600
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AND SHANNON FALLS
PROVINCIAL PARKS
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