Shannon Falls Provincial Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Shannon Falls
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Squamish |
| Area | 87 hectares (210 acres) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Visitors | 629,206 (in 2017-18) |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a beautiful park in British Columbia, Canada. It's a great place to visit! This park is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) from Vancouver. It is also just 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Squamish. You can find it right along the famous Sea to Sky Highway.
The park covers a large area of 87 hectares (215 acres). Its main attraction is Shannon Falls. This amazing waterfall is the third highest in British Columbia. Water tumbles down from a height of 335 meters (1,099 feet)! The falls are named after William Shannon. He was the first person to settle here in 1889. He even made bricks in the area. The park also protects the land around the falls. This includes the north-east shore of the Howe Sound.
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Exploring Shannon Falls Park
Shannon Falls Provincial Park offers many cool things to see and do. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
Nearby Parks and Attractions
Just north of Shannon Falls are two other parks. These are Murrin Provincial Park and Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. Right across the highway from Shannon Falls, you'll find a private campground and a restaurant. There's also the entrance to the Darrell Bay ferry terminal. This terminal connects to Woodfibre.
The Sea to Sky Gondola is also next to the park. This gondola takes people high up the mountain. Sadly, the gondola line was cut on purpose in 2019. It happened again in 2020 after repairs.
Fun Activities at the Park
If you love to hike, you can explore Shannon Creek. You can see it below the falls within the park. You can also hike above the falls using the Sea to Summit Trail. The tall cliff walls next to the falls are perfect for rock climbers.
Shannon Falls rarely freezes in winter. But when it does, it becomes a very exciting place for ice climbing!
Shannon Falls on Screen
The beautiful falls and the woods around them are often used. Many television shows and movies film scenes here. It's a very scenic location!
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