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Pull over for a snack and browse the Native arts and crafts in this small highwayside community. If you have some time, take a look at the BC Museum of Mining and explore the history of resources in the province.
This roadside lake and adjoining park is the perfect spot to stop for a picnic and swim. Families enjoy the calm, warm water and the easily accessible facilities while recreational anglers enjoy the stocked trout waters. Murrin Park is also a haven for rockclimbers who get their fill on the many bouldering and climbing routes nearby.
Known by locals simply as "The Chief", this natural wonder is the second largest granite monolith in the world and is a haven for rockclimbers and hikers looking for a challenge or a pleasant way to spend a day outdoors. Whether you choose to hike up the back side and take in the views (4 hours roundtrip) or stay at the base and gaze at the climbers as they navigate the crags and cracks.
BC's third highest waterfall, Shannon Falls cascades 335 metres down Mount Habrich in stunning fashion making it a worthwhile stop on your journey. Trails wind through Shannon Falls Provincial Park and picnic tables provide the perfect opportunity to stop for a bite of lunch.
Claiming to be the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, the town of Squamish lives up to the name by providing opportunities to hike, windsurf, golf, mountain bike and more all in one day. Squamish is a vacation in itself.
Just north of Squamish is the community of Brackendale which hosts one of the world's largest gatherings of bald eagles. During the fall, thousands of eagles are known to line the banks of local rivers to feed on spawning salmon. Keep your eyes peeled for these beautiful birds soaring overhead.
A local favourite, Alice Lake is the perfect spot for a paddle in a canoe or lazy swim in its relatively warm water. A large system of trails winds its way through Alice Lake Provincial Park where casual walkers, more serious hikers and mountain bikers can find solace among the towering trees. Keep your eyes open for wildlife.
