Road map of Lower Fraser Valley surrounding area, BC Canada

Wherever you travel in the Lower Fraser Valley, you will weave  through some of the most spectacular scenery in British Columbia.  Majestic snowcapped mountains hug close to Howe Sound, with roads  embracing near-vertical mountain sides. From the red cedar and alpine  flowers of pristine Garibaldi Provincial Park and the cold granite  profile of the massive Stawamus Chief, to the murky depths of Britannia  Copper Mine and the verdant fertile hills 'of Chilliwack, the Lower  Fraser Valley is a feast for the senses.      

Britannia Beach [B3]      

From 1930 to 1935 the Britannia and several local mines were  the greatest copper producers in the British Empire. Now a national  historic site, the Britannia Mine houses the British Columbia Museum of  Mining, where visitors can don hard hats and take a guided underground  tour aboard a covered mining train. The tour includes mining  demonstrations and equipment displays.      

Chilliwack [E7]      

Dubbed the "Green Heart of British Columbia," Chilliwack is  known for its sunny, mild climate, fertile soil, and flourishing  agriculture and dairy industries. The surrounding mountains, lakes,  rivers, and nearby parks make it a rewarding destination for family  outings. Tour a farm, a managed forest or fruit winery, or dazzle your  senses at Minter Gardens, 11 hectares of floral artistry that will take  your breath away.      

Garibaldi Provincial Park [A4-A5] Strikingly sculpted volcanic  peaks, alpine floral meadows, and ice-cold glacial lakes-Garibaldi has  much to offer lovers of the outdoors. Motor vehicles are restricted, and  access is limited to five trailheads. Popular attractions in the park  are Garibaldi Lake, Cheakamus Lake, Diamond Head, and Black Tusk. The  park is dominated by 2678 m Mount Garibaldi, the beautiful centerpiece  of the park.      

Harrison Hot Springs [D8] This popular health and vacation  resort on Harrison Lake has hot mineral springs on the lakeshore. Swim  in the indoor and outdoor pools at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort Hotel  or the Harrison Public Hot Pool, a short walk away. A sandy beach  created by dredging the lake provides excellent material for the World  Championship Sand Sculpture Competition held each September. Sasquatch,  the legendary apelike creature, has reportedly been seen in the  mountains around Harrison Lake. Usually described as twice the size of a  man, its footprint is said to be more than 45 cm long!      

Squamish [B4] The  762 m Stawamus Chief, one of the world's  largest granite monoliths, overlooks Squamish. Named for the Coast  Salish word for "birthplace of the wind," the area is a mecca for wind  surfers and rock climbers. Nearby Shannon Falls Provincial Park is home  to Shannon Falls; at 198 m Canada's third largest waterfall. Camping and  picnicking facilities are available. ® Bird watching is a popular  pastime in Squamish. The Squamish River estuary is home to more than 200  bird species, and a wintering area for bald eagles. Each January and  February, these majestic birds gather in the thousands to feed on salmon  that have spawned in the Squamish River and its tributaries. The  Brackendale Art Gallery sponsors the month-long Brackendale Winter Eagle  Festival, which includes an annual eagle count. In 1994, the British  Columbia Wildlife Service counted 3,769 eagles, a world record.

ATTRACTIONS

BRITANNIA BEACH

British Columbia Museum of Mining

CHILLIWACK

Minter Gardens Chilliwack Museum Canadian Military Engineering Museum Chilliwack River

Hatchery Chilliwack Lake

Cultus Lake Lindeman Lake Mount Cheam

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

Harrison Hot Springs Resort Hotel Sasquatch Provincial Park Kilby Historic Store and Farm (Harrison Mills)

SQUAMISH

Brackendale Art Gallery, Theatre and Tea House Brackendale  Eagle Reserve Squamish River Estuary Stawamus Chief Provincial Park  Sta-wa-mus Native

Cultural Centre West Coast Railway Heritage Park