Welcome to the Park Visitor Services Stawamus Chief and Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls Provincial Parks lie Vehicle-accessible sites at Stawamus are not suitable side-by-side along Hwy 99, between Vancouver and for large RVs. Shannon Falls doesn’t allow camping. Shannon Falls Squamish. The Stawamus Chief is the second largest Walk-in campsites in Stawamus are close to the Provincial Parks granite monolith in the world, renowned for its rock parking lot and well-shaded by second growth trees. climbing. Those who reach the summit are rewarded with spectacular views of Howe Sound. The cliff faces Both parks have day-use areas. Most picnic tables at Park Map and Information Guide of the Chief provide critical nesting habitat for the Shannon Falls have barbecue holders and its group endangered Peregrine falcon. site takes reservations. Stawamus has a picnic shelter. Shannon Falls holds particular significance for the Shannon Falls has both pit and flush toilets, Stawamus Squamish people, the area’s first inhabitants. One Chief has pit toilets only. legend tells that Say-noth-ka, a two-headed sea serpent, created the falls by repeatedly slithering up and down Shannon Falls has accessible toilets. picnic tables and the mountainside. a trail (slight grade) that is both paved and gravel. Help may be required to reach the viewing platform. Things to Do Drinking water is available in both parks. Stawamus Chief is an international climbing destination, with opportunities for climbers of all Enjoy Your Stay skill levels to practice a variety of styles. Bouldering opportunities exist at the base of the Chief. Park regulations protect the natural state of the park and ensure the quality experience for all visitors. Peaks Backside trail to the summits of the Chief • Some Stawamus Chief climbing routes are closed each start at the day-use area (near campground) before year in early spring-summer to protect nesting falcons. dividing into separate trails for each peak. The hikes • Campfires are not permitted in either park; a cooking are strenuous and the weather very changeable. shelter is provided at the Chief campground. Shannon Falls trail is an easy 350m walk to a • Please store all food and other bear attractants in the spectacular views of Shannon Falls. campground’s lockers. At Stawamus Chief falcons can be seen from the day- Contact Information use area and the peaks offer vistas of Howe Sound and the Squamish Valley. Park Facility Operator (Shannon Falls only): Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd. Pets must always be on leash except when on the Phone: 1-604-986-9371 Peaks Backside Trail. Backcountry areas are unsuitable Email: [email protected] for dogs. Visit www.bcparks.ca for more information! Updated Sept 2009 Day-use STAWAMUS CHIEF Parking AND SHANNON FALLS 99 PROVINCIAL PARKS Park Facility Campground Operator Campground Information Detail Campground 1 Vehicle Camping Water Parking 47 46 47 Tent Camping Toilets 45 1 44 40 3 43 Day-use Area Picnic Shelter 1 4 2 42 2 5 41 3 38 Parking Viewpoint 6 12 11 10 4 33 39 7 13 37 5 9 16 Rock Climbing Road 8 6 14 15 34 36 17 7 18 35 19 26 25 Hiking Trail 8 24 9 20 10 27 23 22 32 Park Boundary 11 21 28 400 15 30 31 29 0 250 500 750 1000 14 Chief 13 0 25 50 75 100 Peak Scale in metres Contour Interval 100 metres 12 Scale in metres Trail r e To Squamish iv R s mu S tawa N 500 ad 100 99 e Ro rvic W E t Se res Fo am S qu am STAWAMUS CHIEF M k e e PROVINCIAL PARK r Third Peak C The 702 m Apron BC Rail Second Pk 655 m First Peak 600 610 m Grand 400 600 Wall e n es O l Chief HOWE Peaks Trail 700 SOUND See Detail Lower 700 Falls Trail Shannon The Stawamus Chief trails Third Peak Falls are steep and challenging. Second Peak S h First Peak a n Be properly prepared n o n with sturdy footwear, C r extra clothing, food SHANNON and water. FALLS 600 PROVINCIAL PARK To Vancouver Chief Peaks Trail To Shannon Falls Park.