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Stawamus Chief

natural crag in British Columbia. Find information for sport climbing, trad. Check officially sourced parking.

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Access, closures, permits & safety

Access

Use maintained park trails to the particular wall; identify the route before setting out.

Parking

Use park day-use or designated climber parking, not roadside pull-offs.

Closures

Check BC Parks notices and posted route closures before climbing.

Permits & access rules

Follow BC Parks climbing rules and any posted route restrictions.

Safety

BC Parks warns of rockfall and peregrine nesting closures. Rockfall can occur at any time; the summit trail is steep.

Closures and permit rules can change without notice. Recheck the official land manager before departure.

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Visit information and facilities

Editorially reviewedVerification sources 2Last checked 2026-10-04

Available facilities

  • ✓ Parking

Access, permits, seasonal closures and parking conditions can change.

Address
British Columbia, Canada
Climbing styles
sport climbing, trad

About this crag

Stawamus Chief is the major granite climbing massif protected by Stawamus Chief Park in the Squamish climbing area.

Recommended equipment

Bring equipment appropriate to the climbing style and local conditions. A helmet is strongly recommended.

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