Stawamus Chief Park protects the 700-metre, awe-inspiring granite cliffs that stand at the southern entrance to Squamish on the scenic Sea to Sky Highway.

The park provides rock-climbing opportunities of international significance. Hiking trails to The Chief’s three summits offer rewarding views of Howe Sound, Squamish town, and the surrounding mountains. This park also offers camping opportunities.

The Stawamus Chief is one of the largest granite monoliths in the world and provides good nesting habitat for peregrine falcons. Please keep your distance from wildlife, and view with binoculars. Look out for posted closures of climbing routes during the critical nesting season.


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