With an impressive 335 meters, Shannon Falls are the third highest waterfalls in British Columbia. Shannon Creek cascades into the depths. The main fall alone, which you can see here from the viewing platform, has a height of 198 meters. Tragically, three people lost their lives in 2018 because they underestimated the power of the water and were swept down by it.

Hubert Trapp

February 14, 2025

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Shannon Falls is often described as one of the highest waterfalls in British Columbia, but its exact height is not confirmed. The height of the falls is given as 335.3 metres. This value has since been disputed, with reference to information on contour lines on topographic maps. Based on this, the height is estimated at around 250 metres; only the lower 140 metres are visible from the lookout points.
Shannon Creek and Falls were named after the William Shannon, who settled in the area in 1889.
(Visit June 5, 2018 & May 14, 2023)
worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Shannon-Falls-1969

Karsten S.

August 13, 2019

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The Shannon Falls are the third highest waterfalls in British Columbia at 335 meters. The Shannon Creek plunges into the depths in several stages, the main fall has a height of 198 meters. The falls are fed by the water from Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot.

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1. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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2. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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3. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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Location: Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi), British Columbia, Canada

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1. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

2. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

3. Shannon Falls Recreation Area – Shannon Falls loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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