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BC Parks ' Murrin Provincial Park
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Attention Visitors - Important Notice!

As of May 7, 2008:

  • The clean up of this park is now complete and the park is operating normally.

Park Info:

Established in 1962, this park has various climbing walls named the Shaman, Sugarloaf, Bog Wall, Leviticus, Petrifying Wall and The Brunser that provide for excellent climbing opportunities. While Browning Lake offers swimming, picnicking, fishing and a nice walking trail around the lake.

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Park Size: 24 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

 

Location:

Murrin Provincial Park is located 2 kilometres north of Britannia Beach and 9 kilometres south of Squamish alongside Highway 99.

Map/Brochure:

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

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Nature & Culture:
  • History - Created May 1, 1962.


Visitor Safety:

Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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Reservations:For parks that accept reservations, all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping.
No camping at this park.

Explore Parks: Fees, park listings, what you should know before you go and other useful links.

Contact Information:

Sea to Sky Park Services Ltd
Email address: info@seatoskyparks.com
Phone: (604) 986-9371

Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.

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vehicle accessible, drive-in campsites

No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.

wilderness, backcountry,  walk-in camping

No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.

group camping - 15 or more campers

No group campsites.

picnic, day-use facilities,  no camping

This park has a day-use/picnic area. There are no shelters or change houses available. There is a grassy area and a sandy beach. There are 3 pit toilets. Some of the picnic tables have barbeque attachments; bring your own briquettes. There is a gate that is locked between 10pm and 7am. This is a very popular and busy park during the summer months.
Day-use Area Vehicle Parking Fee: $1.00 per vehicle / hour to a maximum of $3.00 per vehicle per/day. For information about yearly parking passes, or further information about parking fees, click here.

wheelchair accessibility

There are some wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.

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drinking water

There is no potable water available. Bring your own water.

toilets

This park only has pit toilets - no flush toilets.

showers

No showers.

sani-stations, sani-dumps

No sani-station/dump facilities.

firewood, campfires

Campfires are not permitted.

There are no electrical hook-ups in this park There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
interpretive,  educational  programs

There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.

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walking, hiking trails

There is an easy walking trail that goes around the lake. This park has excellent rock climbing on several cliffs. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

playgrounds

This park does not have a playground.
swimming

There is lake swimming at a sandy beach. There are no roped off areas or other swimming facilities. There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks. For further information on water safety, contact the Lifesaving Society, BC and Yukon Branch.

canoeing, kayaking

There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park; however, this is a very small lake. You may wish to seek other paddling opportunities. Kayak/canoe rentals are located nearby in Squamish.

power boats, boat launch

This park does not have a boat launch. Motor boats are not permitted.

fishing

Angling is permitted in this park. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.

cycling, mountain biking, bicycling

Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

horses, horseback riding

No horseback riding.

pets, domestic animals in parks From May 15 to September 15, domestic animals are permitted on-leash only on the east side of the lake and strictly prohibited on the main beach area.
Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
wildlife viewing

No wildlife viewing opportunities.

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winter recreation, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, toboganning, ice skating

The park is opne during the winter months with limited services. Access may be restricted due to snow fall.

scuba, snorkelling

No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.

windsurfing

No windsurfing opportunities.

waterskiing

No waterskiing opportunities.

hunting

No hunting in the park.

climbing, rock climbing

There are climbing or rock climbing opportunities in this park. The climbing is varied from novice to expert with variety and diversity. There are approximately 250 routes. There are some bolted routes. Keep in mind that this is a very busy spot for climbing in the summer and parking is limited.

spelunking, caving

No spelunking or caving opportunities.

cabins, yurts, lodges

No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.

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