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Shonah M.

Shannon Falls is a definite stopover when heading to Squamish or Whistler! Speaking of Squamish & Whistler, please see my reviews on both locations under - District of Squamish & Whistler Resort Municipality. Shannon Falls is British Columbia's 3rd largest waterfall - 335 metres or over 1000 feet high. I've stopped by Shannon Falls too many times to mention & I've always had my breath taken away by its magnificence. Look to spend under 1 hour here as merely a stopover. Parking is a real pain here - you might have to drive around in circles to find a spot. *Hot Tip Alert - check the weather report frequently to arrive here when the sun is popping up on the top of the falls. I highly recommend that you don't get here too early in the morning. The sun's casting rays of light, make for a gorgeous looking waterfall that will have you ooohhhing & aaahhhing. Oh I almost forgot to mention - the parking lot is just right off the highway & after you park your car, it's a gentle 7min walk to get to the falls viewing area - easy.

Lush greenery around the gushing creek
Tiffany P.

This is a quick and scenic hike that swoops by Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in British Columbia! The loop trail is only 0.7 miles long with slight inclines. Along the path, we walked next to gushing rivers and clear creeks. Lush greenery provided shade. As we neared the waterfall, a spectacular, cooling mist floated above us. Thanks to recent rain, we got to experience a cascading, thunderous fall up close! (Not close enough to splish splash inside though.) The entire route has amazing backgrounds for photos. Other things to do at Shannon Falls: - Restroom break! - Picnic in the field - Splash in the creek - Visit the information center and concession stand for snacks and souvenirs Shannon Falls gave us the best tumbling waterfall along our Sea to Sky Highway road trip. (Part 4)

Got myself with Shannon Falls.
Seth A.

Shannon Falls Park wasn't so great. I actually had high expectations for this waterfall but it was a little deflating, tbh. According to https://www.exploresquamish.com/news/the-best-squamish-waterfalls... "Shannon Falls, at 335 meters, is the 3rd highest waterfall in British Columbia. It cascades down from the massive cliffs above Highway 99 (Sea to Sky Highway) and transforms from a trickle to a raging, sprayful, spectacle on a rainy day". That sounds exciting, lol. Upon arriving about noontime...the parking lot was filled up. First off, the parking lot was tiny. Maybe there was spacing for 20 - 25 cars, max. And...cars were just circling around the lot in hopes of people returning and eventually leaving. It was a waste of time to even think at 12pm, I could find a space. But...I discovered a simple solution! Across the street was another parking lot with plenty of spaces available and that's definitely the way to go. Then it was just a 10 minute walk to the trailhead that leads towards Shannon Falls. My advice...unless you arrive here first thing in the morning, just park across the street and btw...it's free for parking (in both lots) and free to access Shannon Falls. To arrive at Shannon Falls lookout, it's (at the most) 1/4 mile walk to a viewing area. My biggest issue was that Shannon Falls was perched high above the cliffside wall in the background. So...you're kind gazing up at it from a distance. It doesn't really smack you in the face, like...hit you with that personal, intimate experience of yourself and the waterfall in one glorious snapshot. I never connected with it. I will say...reflecting back on my pictures...it was scenic, but the general setting was disappointing. Let me explain why...and I believe this aspect contributed to my disconnect... There were too many people. I mean, what else can I say other than this place was too touristy. Also, it was difficult to get that element of time in nature. Too many visitors taking too many family photos of themselves and Shannon Falls. And, for 12pm, the viewing area was covered in shadows and never lent itself to optimal photography opportunities. I will say, there's a pathway off to the left hand side of the viewing area which guides you to another vista point perspective of Shannon Falls. I walked it (btw, there's no name for it) and it was far less crowded, the better of the two observation spots. Although I never hung around to do hiking here, the park appeared to allow for enjoying the great outdoors. But for me, it was "witnessing Shannon Falls or bust", so to speak. So...maybe I needed 45 minutes and then it was onto the next attraction in Squamish. A couple extra notes... - At the front entrance to the park, there's a small gift shop if you'd like to purchase a souvenir. - For those interested, from here at Shannon Falls, you can simply hike 1 kilometer over to the big highlight of Squamish, and that being the Sea to Sky Gondola. Ultimately, you don't really have to return to your car and lose that coveted parking spot only to drive a short ways to get out at another very crowded lot at the gondola/skytram. Most people out there recommend Shannon Falls. I think it depends upon your point of view. What is going to make you happy? My memory wasn't so special, so fulfilling. But for others...they may have good feelings about it. In the end, everyone has their own stories and their own interpretations.

Uday M.

Stopped by this viewpoint on the way to the Sea to Sky Gondola (less than a mile away). The waterfall itself is actually visible from the Gondola parking lot, but you can walk right up to the base in under 10 minutes. If you're feeling adventurous you can climb up through the middle of the stream for a better look. Need to know: Park across the street so you don't get caught in a long line of cars.

Nick C.

After a visit to the Sea to Sky Gondola, we noticed signs for Shannon Falls Provincial Park. We made a quick stop to take a look at Shannon Falls. There is a good amount parking, and it's free! They also have restrooms near the start of the trail. The hike itself is very short. It only takes about 15 minutes to get from the parking lot to the viewing point of the falls. The falls themselves are huge and a sight to see. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

View point
Adam H.

Very cool place, summer/winter all seasons are great to look at the waterfall. Will come back

Johnny N.

Can't go into British Columbia without visiting the great outdoors! Unfortunately, a lot of the places we wanted to visit were closed off due to inclement weather, flooding, snow or landslides. Ended up visiting Shannon Falls again after a less than thrilling first visit where the waterfall was only a trickle. Second time around is the charm as the waterfall was roaring at full force from all the recent rain. Truly majestic to see!

Falls from the viewpoint
Vince C.

Beautiful park and falls. We were on a tight schedule, so I only wish we had more time to spend exploring. The BC provincial parks we've visited have all been great!

Shannon falls
Mariia P.

Nice place for visiting with friends or family, cool to chose few locations near by.n

Benay K.

Absolutely one of the more beautiful falls you will see. When you first park you think you hear traffic- nope that is the sounds of a HUGE waterfall and stream right up the tag and around the bend. You will see first the stream and bottom and think "this is incredible" and take photos. Then you will continue up the trail- yo sn ever ZMIRE beautiful viewing point and take more incredible photos. But wait... there is more. If you continue up the path- all the way- it WILL be worth it. It's not a long or extremely hard hike. Towards the top a little more difficult- but totally on the lower scale of difficult. DO IT. It is incredible. Best part- TOTALLY FREE!!!

Shannon Falls Welcome Center and Path to the Falls
Michael S.

Peaceful and majestic Shannon Falls Provincial Park provides locals and tourists a wonderful day-excursion just 58 km (36 miles) from Vancouver. BC. It's also a very convenient add-on to a visit to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola just a short walk away. After finding a spot in the free (and way too busy) parking lot, head past the tiny visitor shack to the tree-lined .35-km (.2-mile) trail surrounded by firs, hemlock, and cedar trees. The path leads to a popular viewpoint and photo spot of Shannon Falls. Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash. The waterfall is a tumbling cascade of water from Mount Sky Pilot and Mount Habrich over a series of cliffs starting at a height of 335 meters (1,099 feet). It ranks as the third highest waterfall in BC. Local brickmaker William Shannon was the first settler of the property in 1889 and source of the name. From 1976 - 1982, the waterfall served as a pure mountain water source for the Carling O'Keefe Brewery before being donated as the 210-acre park we can visit today.

Travis W.

Absolutely gorgeous! All my senses were left captivated by the awesomeness of this natural wonder. The area offers several trails to hike. I chose the easier of them, but as you get closer to the falls you can the danger that can be associated with this beauty. This is definitely a must-see along the Sea to Sky Highway.

Really beautiful and worth the stop! Be sure to take the short hike up for a better view.
Alyanna C.

Really awesome pit stop on the way to Vancouver from Whistler (or maybe even on the way) - not only is the park very clean, the bathrooms are also very clean for public park! Seriously, we're talking about automatic flushing toilets and water. Bathrooms aside, the walk to the falls is easy for all ages and is an enjoyable trail. It's paved, and there's even a river/creek area along the way to stop by and explore for a bit for pictures. When you walk along the trail, you get a pretty good view of the waterfall from the first platform. HOWEVER... if you follow the trail going up into the trees, at the end of it you'll get an even better view of the falls! It's closer and slightly elevated, but again the trail is really short and easy. I was able to do it in my flip flops no problem! We came here on a weekday, I imagine it'd be busier on the weekends when there's more traffic on the roads. There's a parking lot next to the park and there are also picnic tables - perfect for a picnic lunch on the way home or to Whistler. Again, definitely recommend as a pit stop for its easy accessibility to natural beauty.

first area with the river view. i couldn't capture it, but there's a glimpse of shannon falls towards the upper most part of the photo

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Garibaldi Provincial Park

Garibaldi Provincial Park

4.8(35 reviews)
2.9 km

The hike to Garibaldi Lake! This was a difficult one for me, maybe one of the tougher ones I've…read moreaccomplished and I'm saying that because I'm not the most patient of hikers. I'm more of a speed hiker that likes to get in and get out! But to access Garibaldi Lake, (the obvious main event to the park), you must take the Rubble Creek Trail. It's an 18 kilometer out and back hike (or as us Americans would say - "roundtrip")...that is a length of 11.5 miles long. And with that 11.5 miles, the path is all uphill! Everything about it is uphill until you eventually arrive at...Garibaldi Lake! So...for the folks out there who maybe don't hike often, I'd just suggest preparing for the long haul. The hike will be strenuous, but pace yourself, take breaks when necessary and before long...the reward will be worth the grind! And then, you'll be coming back for more! Another thing, I'm always motivated to capture undisturbed pictures in nature. And it's this inspiration that I use to discover what's out there. I want to reflect back on the experience and know I afforded myself ample time during the day to accomplish the sights and sceneries that make for memorable stories. Lol, it's this type of internal mentality that pushes me to strive for greater heights, so to speak, hehehe. Okay so this Rubble Creek Trail to Garibaldi Lake! You must make a reservation 2 days in advance prior to visiting. Just go to bcparks.ca and sign up for a pass. I also used this website for accessing Joffre Lakes Provincial Park situated in Mount Currie, BC. And btw, this Garibaldi Lake is located just north of Whistler, BC. One side note...the parks, lakes and hikes here in Lower British Columbia are simply fantastic! There's a laundry list of things to do. And especially when you speak to locals and they recommend hidden, under the radar places that the public eye doesn't know much about. I thought the Canadian Rockies in Alberta were stunning, but British Columbia nature is really, really scenic! Before arriving at Garibaldi Lake, I suggest taking a short side trek to Barrier Viewpoint for some quick panoramic looks. Also, along the trail you'll pass over a short bridge looking up at a waterfall. It's worthy of a photo. Finally arriving at Garibaldi Lake, at first it may not be so picturesque (even when the sun is out!) but give it a chance. Walk around and explore and you'll find colorful instances where you'll connect with those green and turquoise blue waters. Especially when you're looking back towards the entrance area of the lake, the return hike back down had some of my most fulfilling pictures of the day. It's weird, it's like the angle of the sun can play tricks on you. Be patient and hopefully magical moments will evolve! I tried to walk around the perimeter of Garibaldi Lake, but that wasn't possible. So...I had to relax a little and take my foot off the gas pedal, lol. In fact, some of my best views were simply looking out at the snowcapped mountain peaks. There's a glacier set in the distance as well. A lot of visitors brought their bathing suits with them. And although the lake is glacially fed and freezing, people were still swimming! I even joined in on the fun and took my clothes down to my underwear and hopped in the waters, lol. Granted, it was only briefly, but still, I wanted to leave no stone unturned while here! I'd also point out that since the lake is not navigable 360 degrees around, it sort of took the pressure off me to find the best picture angles. Instead, I really tried to embrace the setting and live in the moment! There's camping allowed here, but again you must make reservations for it. Btw, it's free to book your entry pass to the lake. Parking is free too. One last thing, remember...when you head back towards the entrance of Garibaldi Lake, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the lake colors illuminating from the tree line pathway. I left the lake around 3pm and suddenly, light greens and blues were evident! There are vault toilets at the lake. Interestingly, they ask you to bring your own toilet paper. Never seen that before. Overall, Garibaldi Lake was a wonderful way to enjoy a summer day in the great outdoors. I can't believe I hiked 18 kilometers. And the path through the forest makes for a quiet atmosphere in the woods. I would still rank Joffre Lakes as my favorite BC landmark, but this Garibaldi Lake has its value and major popularity among hikers. Thank you for taking time to read this.

All I have to say is be prepared.. As this is about an 18km hike, I recommend leaving early in the…read moremorning and staying over night in Whistler so you don't feel rushed. This time around when we went, due to the pandemic, we had to book a time slot the day of as they were limiting the amount of hikers. Driving there isn't the problem nor is the parking, it's the length of time but the reward at the end is worth it. I recommend bringing a small bag for liquids, snacks, bug spray, hat and towel as you could swim there but keep in mind you can't throw away your garbage at the site due to bears even though there's a camp site there. The hike isn't super steep and you won't have to climb anything (at least I didn't), you just have to be ready to walk a lot. The path is well marked so you can't get lost. I would say the average round trip if you aren't including staying at the destination to eat and take photos is roughly 4-5 hours round trip at a steady pace. Hike's are always calming and it helps clear your mind from stress and clutter. This is probably one of the best local hikes I've done so far and I would definitely recommend it to anything looking for a challenge and beautiful view. And if you want to be more adventurous, you can also extend your trip to panoramic ridge and black tusk!

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Garibaldi Provincial Park - Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

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Garibaldi Provincial Park - Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

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Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park - Stawamus Chief Trail (Provincial Park)

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

4.5(56 reviews)
2.0 km

I love hiking and have done a lot of hiking over the past couple of years (I started a hiking group…read moretwo years ago), improving my stamina and fitness level. I have been able to do increasingly harder hikes, although my level is solidly intermediate -- I can't do hikes that are 20km, 10 hours, extreme elevation, really rough terrain, etc. The Stawamus Chief, known as "The Chief", is a popular hike that is on many people's bucket list. I was never particularly interested in The Chief, as the description seemed too difficult and being in Squamish, it was not possible to get there as a non-driver. However, this summer, some friends who I met through my hiking group wanted to try The Chief. We went on a Wednesday, in order to avoid the weekend crowd. Seven of us went, and none of us being morning people, we arrived around 11:30am, which is considered late for hardcore hikers. Fortunately, we were able to find a parking spot, although there were very few available at that time. The Chief consists of three peaks, and we only did the first one, which was more than enough. We went quite slowly, taking breaks as needed, and excluding about an hour at the top, taking in the view and having lunch, it took us about 4.5 hours to complete (2.5 hours to the top, 2 hours back down). While I was obviously able to complete The Chief, I didn't particularly enjoy the hike (although I really liked the company and hanging out with my friends), and I have no desire to do it again -- I've done it once, I don't have anything to prove, and there are so many other hikes to do. The trail for the first peak, while relatively short (under 4km there and back) is quite steep, and there are a lot of stairs. The problem is that I am short, and the steps were quite high, so I was extra slow as it took me longer to step up or down each stair, and by the end of the hike, I was exhausted (as were my friends). I had heard that there were chains and a ladder on the rock face that you needed to scramble up in order to get to the top, and this is why I had no desire to try The Chief. While challenging, the chains and ladder weren't so bad, and easier than I had expected. But the scramble up the rock face after the chains and ladder was horrible. I hated the scramble up the rock face, and I was actually pretty terrified -- I almost fell backwards to my death, as with Tunnel Bluffs. Thankfully my friends helped me. In my opinion, there should have been some chains to hold on to. Anyway, I made it up without dying, but I am never doing that again. At the top we could see the second peak, and to me, it looked like a pure scramble up rock face, the part I hated about our hike. I'm definitely never going to attempt the other peaks. We spend about an hour at the top, having lunch and hanging out. There was a cute chipmunk who ate the trail mix that I "accidentally" dropped, and we saw a Peregrine falcon and a raven flying around for over five minutes -- it looked like the falcon was chasing the raven. Overall a great day with my friends, but I did not enjoy The Chief and have no desire to ever do it again. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

I had never been to Stawamus Chief before but I was super excited for it. I had heard that it was a…read morerather difficult hike (which it is) but it's totally doable! We had someone with us who had never done a hike before and she made it to the top so it's doable. Having said that, we only did peak 1 because it was raining that day and we didn't want to risk anything. Peak 1 have lots of rocks and the elevation gain is pretty big. It took us 4.5 hours in total for the hike but if you are someone who is a hiker, it's possible to do it in 3 hrs. I will say that if you decide to do this hike on a rainy day, be prepared to have proper shoes because it does get slippery! Regardless I would say having proper shoes for this hike is important. The top of the hike is mostly climbing with ropes and on flat elevated rocks so it's good to have shoes with good grip. The view from up there is definitely worth it though!

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Stawamus Chief Provincial Park - View from the top.

View from the top.

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Railway Museum of British Columbia

Railway Museum of British Columbia

3.7(16 reviews)
7.1 km

Polar Express - this was very very expensive for what it inevitably turned out to be. We paid…read morealmost $300 for 5 silver tickets, about the same as the Harry Potter experience! Now I don't know if it's very expensive to run the train back and forth along maybe a 1km span slowly for an hr or what. The kids got confused and I genuinely thought they'd forgotten someone and had to go back to the station until it continued past and went back and forth in an industrial area and past the same houses and condos numerous times. I really expected we'd go to another destination one way for 20-30 mins for a drop off somewhere magical and come back an hr or so later. Even if that wasn't the case, just go in one direction for 20 mins, then come back, make the trip worthwhile! The train itself is nice, interesting to see the Rocky mountaineer up close. Christmas decor was very minimal, a string of lights on each end and the pre packaged cookie came in the last 10 mins of the "journey". The cast of characters that came through was fun for the kids. No Santa on our train. And Christmas music made it festive. The museum that serves as the "North Pole" was decked out nicely for what it was and I appreciate the effort from what I can assume was mostly volunteer run and put together. It did remind me very much of what they would do at a place like the Roundhouse community center though... Had I known how it would be for the price we paid, I think we would have allocated that hefty sum to another set of activities around Vancouver. Even my 7 year old was saying 'look we're just back at the same station, we didn't go anywhere!'. I'm sure on a regular museum day it's a nice place. But seriously, for the amount of money we were charged, quite disappointed overall. Been there, done that. It was a decent experience for the children overall but there's so many other things that kind of $$ could be spent on. Know what you're buying and maybe you won't have the expectations we did.

Came here pre-Covid days...since one of my friends loves trains and train museums. Did some…read moreresearch prior and thought this would be a cool place for the group to visit. It only took us about 45-60 minutes to go through the site...There are several trains that you can go inside and take a walk through. Nice education of trains back in the days... Well maintained Tip: For discounts, look for deals on Groupon or the like...we got a groupon that saved us $. Feel free to donate for the upkeep of the railway park when you are there.

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Railway Museum of British Columbia
Railway Museum of British Columbia
Railway Museum of British Columbia

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Cat Lake - one of the cat lake docks

Cat Lake

3.3(13 reviews)
15.4 km

had to update with photos!!! again to reiterate, this place changed my life I'm a new person for…read morethe better cheers

Came here to do some "winter" camping after we tried going to our usual Squamish Riverside Rec site…read moreand our sedans bottomed out :D There were a few cars in the lot when we arrived from day-use hikers but due to the cold weather and impending cold snap we were the only group (crazy enough) to stay overnight in our tents. The road up has lots of potholes as mentioned, but the worst dip right before the hill appears to have been filled and it was no issue for our cars to make it up. Beautiful lake, outhouses were clean and not too smelly, likely due to lack of use in the winter. Tons of fallen trees and branches from the windstorm a few months ago that needed to be cleared from paths, but still very manageable. We used the bear caches but saw no signs of wildlife. It was extremely windy and chilly mid morning and with more trees swaying and branches snapping we decided to leave shortly afterwards. The dock nearest the parking lot is partially sunken and someone has placed a wooden plank down so you can still access. Two wheelbarrows at the parking lot Family Day weekend, not sure if there are usually more than that. It's such a beautiful site, it's a shame that it gets taken over by rowdy party groups in the summer (based on the other reviews). I would definitely come back to visit!

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Cat Lake - Cat lake

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Cat Lake - My friends in cat lake

My friends in cat lake

Cat Lake - Half frozen lake during Family Day weekend!

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Half frozen lake during Family Day weekend!

Sea To Sky Gondola - Hot chocolate with a view!

Sea To Sky Gondola

4.6(228 reviews)
1.2 km

This was indeed some of the best views I have ever seen. This area is a breath of fresh air. It is…read moreso spectacular and the gondola was fun to attend. Please be warn if you have a fear of heights. My friend and I upload with another set of friends and experienced the ride up. During the right, the gondola came to a complete stop for less than a minute. But it was windy and the gondola swung back and forth. It was a bit scary, but quickly the track continued a the gondola continued to ascent to the submit. At the top, there is the suspension bridge. Which is really nice. It gives a nice view of the submit lodge. There are small hikes around the place and the views from those hikes are magnificent. Once you're done with your hikes, you can venture inside the submit lodge. Inside is a good selection of food options.

Sea to Sky Gondola is one of those activities where you feel like it should be more novel than…read moreanything else. You hear the ride up and down is only 10 minutes and you start to wonder if the money spent is worth it. But then as you ascend up the mountain and look all around you in this beautifully clear and clean gondola, the lake below is pristine. The mountains around you barely hide the clouds as they lazily drift by. The trees envelop you with all their greenery. All of this is happening in these mere 10 minutes. However, once you arrive up top and get off the gondola a large selection of different adventures await you. You could warm yourself up at the visitor centre just right of the gondolas where you can get some hot food and look out through its huge glass windows out into the wilderness. You could also walk outside said visitor centre and onto the suspension bridge. It looks daunting at first, but it isn't too long and you get some wonderful photos from it. There are also several different hikes located all throughout the area with varying degrees of difficulty. The one just on the other side of the suspension bridge is an easy loop hike you can do under ten minutes with astounding moments of forest bathing. You can also go and ski or tube when there is snow. When you go with a tour package, usually you only have about an hour and a half of time up here, but if you're on your own this could easily be a 3-4 hour excursion. Those the price might be steep for some to utilize the gondolas, if you decide to make a day trip out of this visit it'll be worth the money to get the views, air, and experience that is Sea to Sky Gondola.

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Sea To Sky Gondola - This Panorama Trail leads to Chief Overlook...one of the best scenery points at the summit.

This Panorama Trail leads to Chief Overlook...one of the best scenery points at the summit.

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Sea To Sky Gondola - I made it to Sea to Sky Gondola.

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I made it to Sea to Sky Gondola.

Squamish Watersports

Squamish Watersports

3.6(5 reviews)
4.0 km

Excellent customer service | fun on the water…read more Visiting Squamish, we initially came here to climb for the whole week. We took a couple off days and one of those days was spent renting a canoe through this company. This company has it all: rentals, tours, and lessons. Kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, wakeboarding, kiteboarding...etc. We decided to go with the inflatable canoe allowing us for more flexibility to transport it, plus it saved us time to blow up/take down. I believe it came out to be about $100 for 3-4 hrs. They also have wetsuits, snacks, beverages, water accessories at the front desk in case you need anything before you set off on your adventure. We canoed on the lake at Murrin Park. It was so nice out and the launch area was open and easy. There is a picnic area too. Another great location to take the canoe out is at Alice Lake. Both of these locations are nearby. We went with these locations because we wanted a kid-friendly, easy/calm area to paddle around without much resistance. The afternoon wind kicks up and water gets more choppy in the Howe Sound. One important thing to note about customer service: our seats didn't work for us in one of the canoes (broken from lots of use) so after telling one of the workers upon returning it, they gave us a free 3-4hr ride session next time we come back. They're supposed to check their gear before letting us go off on our adventure. We really appreciated it!

Big thanks to these guys for kicking off our buddy's bachelor party with a wakeboarding lesson…read more Nico was driving our boat and was awesome all around. All four of us newbies got great rides in after learning all his tips, and he was a great time to hang out with. The views from the Howe Sound were epic! Highly recommend giving this a go, and ask for Nico!

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Shannon Falls Provincial Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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