Where Forest Meets Wonder: Squamish Canyon

The forests of Canada feel endless—ancient, wild, alive. Did you know there are over 28,000 trees per square hectare in parts of BC? It’s no wonder so much of it still feels undiscovered.

Tucked into this emerald world—where moss clings to cedar limbs and ferns tower like something out of the Jurassic—is 📍 Squamish Canyon, the newest experience to open in Squamish.

Carved with care into the heart of the forest, it’s a place where nature and architecture meet in gentle harmony.

The elevated cedar boardwalk winds softly beneath the trees, leading you through a rich coastal rainforest and into one of the most spectacular waterscapes I’ve ever seen—Mamquam Canyon and Mamquam Falls.

Fed by ancient glacial runoff from the Mamquam Icefield, the air cools as you descend hand-carved yellow cedar steps. The closer you get, the more the mist kisses your cheeks.

It’s the kind of place that demands reverence. Quiet. Breath.

I had the privilege of seeing this space before it was fully complete—still raw, unfinished, dotted with tools and quiet workers moving with intention. Even then, without signage or polish, it took my breath away. I stood near the edge of one of the viewing platforms and could feel it—this wasn’t just another tourist stop. It was sacred.

You could feel how much love and care had gone into it, how much respect for the land had been honoured.

Watching the cantilevered decks being built felt like witnessing something ancient being gently invited into the modern world.

But it’s not just nature that stuns—it’s the craftsmanship. The boardwalk was built with an extraordinary level of thoughtfulness and precision. Bevelled edges hug ancient trunks as if the wood itself were bowing to the trees. Every angle and curve was created to preserve and protect what was already here.

Robin Sherry, the visionary founder behind the canyon, has spent over a decade dreaming and building this place—and it shows.

Every viewing platform is designed to stand alone, offering new perspectives without overlapping sightlines. No two people see the same thing at the same time.

The cantilevered decks stretch into the canyon like tree branches, and the bridge? A feat of engineering.

If you look closely when walking beneath it, you’ll notice the underpass doesn’t even touch the bridge above—suspended by its own quiet foundations.

There is something here for everyone. Whether it’s soaking in the serenity of the forest and its shifting microclimates, marveling at the icy eddies and layered falls, or simply admiring the architectural brilliance—it offers beauty from every angle.

Halfway through, a Forest Lounge offers warm, locally made coffee, a nature-inspired wooden playground, and a chance to pause under the trees. It’s also an ideal spot for lunch if you feel called to stay a little longer (and I promise—you will).

Adult tickets are $40 online, $44 at the gate, and the whole experience takes around two hours.

But time behaves differently here. It slows. It deepens. It invites you back to yourself.

And when you finally walk back out the way you came, don’t be surprised if you feel a little different—like the forest reached out and tucked something quietly back inside of you.

Tag me if you go—I’d love to see how it moves you!