Shannon falls~Squamish, BC
Shannon Falls British Columbia
Squamish, BC along the Sea-to-Sky Coastal Highway
Third highest waterfall in BC - Shannon Falls
Shannon Falls is composed of a series of cliffs, rising 335 meters above Highways 99, making it the third highest falls in the province, ranking behind 481 metre Della Falls in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island and 396 metre Hunlen Falls in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park near Bella Coola.
The tumbling waters of Shannon Falls originate from Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot.
This park is directly adjacent to Highway 99, making it a popular day-use park . This park provides picnicking, hiking and access to the trail in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.
The falls were named after Shannon who in 1890-1900 owned the falls and surrounding area and used the clay deposits to make bricks. He then sold the land to Brittania Copper Mines in 1900. In the 1930's, the area was used as a relief camp for the workers building Highway 99. In 1976 the area was purchased by Carling O'Keefe Brewery, who used the pure mountain water to brew their beer, and made the area a logging show park. In 1982 O'Keefe donated the land to BC Parks.
It was nice weather in the afternoon..Enjoied walking in the park.
Throughout the park area there is evidence of logging activity that occurred here roughly 90 years ago.
A number of excellent spring board notches on old stumps are scattered throughout the forested area and much of the deadfall also exhibits evidence of the logging techniques of this period.
Clear and icey water is good for summer time.
Cultural Heritage:
This park holds significant spiritual value to the Squamish Indians, the first people to live in this area. They told of a two headed sea serpent, Say-noth-ka who lived in and around Howe Sound. According to legend this beast travelled both on land and in water. Some versions say it was Say-noth-ka who formed Shannon Falls by slithering and twisting his powerful body up the mountainside on repeated expeditions, Say-noth-ka gradually wore down a spillway for those cascading waters.
we shared the ornage ice cream.
The park also protects the surrounding area on the north-east shore of the Howe Sound.
Just to the north are Murrin Provincial Park and Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. Located immediately across the highway from Shannon Falls is a privately-operated campground and restaurant, plus the entrance to the Darrell Bay ferry terminal for Woodfibre (Darrell Bay was formerly named Shannon Bay).
The falls and adjoining woods are commonly used in television and film production
Shannon Falls Provincial Park
| Shannon Falls Provincial Park | |
 Location of Shannon Falls Provincial Park in British Columbia | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
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| Nearest city | SquamishNearest city: Squamish |
| Coordinates | 49°40′10″N 123°09′21″W / 49.66944°N 123.15583°W / 49.66944; -123.15583Coordinates: 49°40′10″N 123°09′21″W / 49.66944°N 123.15583°W / 49.66944; -123.15583 |
| Area | 87 hectares (210 acres) |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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| Location | Shannon Falls Provincial Park |
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| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 335 meters (1,099 ft) |
| Watercourse | Shannon Creek |
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Shannon Falls Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located 58 kilometers (36 mi) from Vancouver and 2 kilometers (1 mi) south of Squamish along the Sea to Sky Highway.
The park covers an area of 87 hectares (210 acres). The main point of interest is Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in BC, where water falls from a height of 335 meters (1,099 ft)[2]. The falls are named after a William Shannon who first settled the property in 1889[3] and made bricks in the area.
We all had a great time in this trip.
The beautiful sunset on the way back from Sea to Sky Highway.
info from http://www.shannonfalls.com/
Shannon falls