Squamish Canyon
Description
Explore Squamish's newest experience! Fun for all ages, Squamish Canyon offers an immersive outdoor experience full of scenic view points of the lush coastal rain forest, waterfalls and Mamquam canyon. Located 10 minutes off the Sea to Sky Highway, Squamish Canyon is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy nature's wonders. What to expect? - a 1.5km elevated boardwalk and canyonwalk with photogenic viewpoints all along the way - Expect to visit for 45 to 90 minutes - Educational signs with information on the natural environment and wildlife - A GIANT kids playground with games - Fully licensed patio in the Forest Lounge to have lunch, and unwind in nature - The best viewpoints of Mamquam Falls and Canyon - Seasonal programming like live music in the Forest Lounge - Free parking Please note: Squamish Canyon is not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of our environment. The boardwalk includes of low-impact stairs. Accommodations can be made for guests on site.
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Itinerary
Squamish Canyon is designed as an all-season, multi-sensory experience that appeals to adventure seekers, families, photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors can look forward to: - A 1.5km elevated Canyon Walkway and Forest Boardwalk through the coastal rainforest - See breathtaking views of Mamquam Falls and experience the raw power of water - Explore the wilderness of Squamish in a safe and sustainable way, surrounded by towering trees, and rugged canyons - Interpretive guides and signs sharing the history, ecology and geology of the area - Play on the Nature-Inspired Playground - Relax in the Forest Lounge and enjoy delicious food and beverages -
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended for younger children to be carried in a baby carrier
- Guests to be comfortable walking 1.5km, including sections with stairs. Rest Areas are located throughout.
Reviews(10)
An absolutely stunning walk through the canyon. The wooden trail was immaculate and easily accessible. (This was one of our concerns) Fantastic views and information as you walked. Georgia in the ticket office was amazing and very knowledgable telling us exactly how many steps there were on the boardwalk!! Visiting from the UK and would highly recommend a visit.
The boardwalk was designed to be as accessible as possible within the steep landscape, and it's wonderful to hear this was your experience. We're glad you enjoyed the walk and beautiful views. Thank you for your kind words, Georgia will be delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit! We appreciate your review and recommendations.
Squamish Canyon is an amazing experience! It was an amazing walk through the canyon and the scenery and environment is breathtaking. Lots of ups and downs but a semi-easy walk at your own pace. The cafe is amazing amenity to relax and have a snack. Would do it again in a heart beat!! We actually missed our day as we arrived too late and they honored our ticket when we returned the next day. So amazing as they really did not need to do that!
Thank you for sharing your kind words and positive experience at Squamish Canyon. We're so glad you had an amazing visit and enjoyed all the breathtaking views from the boardwalk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Went there on Mother’s Day . Had a wonderful walk around . The views were breathtaking. Liked that there was play area for the kids and a coffee shop inside the canyon walkway.
Thank you for celebrating Mother's Day with us at Squamish Canyon. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the experience. We hope you go to sit back and relax with a tasty coffee while your kids enjoyed the nature inspired play area!
Brilliant. A fantastic walkway positioned to blend in with the environment and wonderful river views. Off the beaten track but a must-do. The staff are passionate and knowledgeable. Parking, food and toilets available.
Thank you for sharing your experience at Squamish Canyon. We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time exploring the boardwalk and enjoyed the amazing views of the Mamquam river. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
We had an incredible experience at Squamish Canyon! From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well done. We were pleasantly surprised to find a cafe halfway through the beautiful walk. Although it was a rainy day, they had a large covered area with heaters for us to relax and enjoy our coffee and snacks! All the staff were very friendly and helpful’ Safety is clearly a top priority here. It’s obvious that a lot of thought has gone into designing the experience with both fun and safety in mind. We were 4 ladies in our sixties and we felt very comfortable walking through. We loved every minute of it!
Friendly, helpful staff. The canyon was beautiful. All the lush green and then the roaring falls. It was wonderful. Totally zen. Lots of stairs but they were half stairs so pretty manageable for me. However, it’s a shame this attraction isn’t accessible. No wheelchairs, walking aids, strollers, etc. Too many stairs. And also, the road getting to the canyon is gravel. I got a flat tire. Totally killed my zen.
Way, way, way over priced for a 1.5 km boardwalk loop. Take the free trail to the bottom of the Mamquam Falls and get a better workout. Spend the money you save on a meal in one of many good restaurants in Squamish.
This was an absolutely stunning experience. The construction of the walkways and viewing platforms is a marvel in itself - the quality of workmanship is outstanding. There is a miss in that they did not make this wheelchair accessible - there are a lot of stairs but no ramps. The stairs are well constructed and built to a step that would be akin to mild effort to use. We went on a sunny day. Sometimes the canyon waters are blue or green or beige or milky white. We got milky white which made for one of the most beautiful scenes I have seen on this globe. The effect walking through the temperate rainforest is as if you are in the most beautiful cathedral in the world. Take time to enjoy the forest lounge. Getting to the site you have to take a gravel road and signage is not great but follow the GPS and you will get there with ease. It is worth the effort and well worth the cost of admission - what a vision the creator of this site had and what a treat it was to be there!
We didn’t know what to expect when we arrived but were amazed by the whole experience. It was a bit drizzly on the day which was perfect as we had the place practically to ourselves. It was stunning and incredibly well laid out with conservation at the forefront. The waterfalls were incredible with fantastic view spots. We also saw a bear with her two cubs from the safety of the raised walkway. It was the highlight of our trip to Canada.
The walk itself was beautiful, and the boardwalk is incredibly well crafted—truly stunning. We especially loved the scent of the cedar, with its warm, woodsy aroma that made the whole experience feel immersive and peaceful. There are a lot of stairs, though thankfully they’re low rise, so manageable for most people. It’s also quite short. Like others have mentioned, the admission felt pretty steep—especially given you can view the same falls for free via the trail to the left. We’re glad we did it once, but wouldn’t go back.
