Clendinning Provincial Park
About This Park
Clendinning Provincial Park is an area of contrasts, with ancient forests, tranquil meadows, and spectacular relief dominated by heavily glaciated peaks, steep granite slabs, hanging valleys and icefalls.
This undeveloped, roadless watershed provides the opportunity for wilderness backcountry recreation. Those with the skills to be self-sufficient in an isolated environment will find the rewards of an area steeped in natural values.
Clendinning Park was established as a Protected Area on October 28, 1996.
Park Size: 30,330 hectares
Location and Maps
There is limited access to this remote valley 200 km north of Vancouver. Turn left on Squamish Valley Road off of Highway 99, 13 km north of Squamish. Continue along Squamish Valley Road, which turns into the gravel Squamish Forest Service Road. This is an active radio controlled logging road and a radio is recommended. Continue along the road as it follows the Squamish River and turn left across Bridge 2.
Nature and Culture
- History - In 1893 Stanley Smith and his partner, Mr. Doolittle, set off into the wilds of the upper Squamish River valley in search of Clark and Braden, two surveyors who had gone missing the previous spring. Smith's route penetrated the wild beauty of Clendinning Creek and Chilko Creek. Smith and Doolittle found only a cap belonging to one of the surveyors. In 1941 Arthur Dalton made the first ascent of Mt. Tinniswood, which he named after his father.
- Wildlife - This area provides important habitat for grizzly bears and black bears and is a migration corridor for black-tailed deer, goats, wolves and cougars.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online.
Activities Available at this Park
Hiking
Hunting
