Vancouver Icons: Stawamus Chief

The Stawamus Chief, commonly referred to as “The Chief” is about 50 minutes north of Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway, as you approach Squamish. Currently in the running to be named one of the 7 Natural Wonders of BC, it is the second largest granite monolith on earth and a very popular spot for rock climbers and hikers. While it’s not right in town (though still in the “604”), it is recognizable and frequently photographed making it a fit for the Vancouver Icons photo series.

Photo credit: Kyle Bailey – Da Big Cheeze on Flickr

Photo credit: SeaSide Signs ~ Vancouver, BC & Ruth and Dave on Flickr

Photo credit: John Bollwitt & miss604 on Flickr

Photo credit: Michael Schmidt Vancouver on Flickr

Photo credit: Morisawa81 & miss604 on Flickr

Photo credit: Raul P & Tjflex2 on Flickr

Photo credit: Gordana AM on Flickr

Photo credit: gracemlau * P Squared Pics on Flickr

Photo credit: aloalo* on Flickr

Previous Vancouver Icons posts: Nine O’Clock Gun, Malkin Bowl, Search, Vancouver Rowing Club, Echoes, Point Atkinson Lighthouse, English Bay Inukshuk, Hollow Tree, Hotel Europe, Lions Gate Bridge Lions, LightShed, Granville Bridge, 217.5 Arc x 13′, Canoe Bridge, Vancouver Block, Bloedel Conservatory, Centennial Rocket, Canada Place, Old Courthouse/Vancouver Art Gallery, Dominion Building, Science World, Gastown Steam Clock, SFU Burnaby, Commodore Lanes, Siwash Rock, Kitsilano Pool, White Rock Pier, Main Post Office, Planetarium Building, Lord Stanley Statue, Vancouver Library Central Branch, Victory Square, Digital Orca, The Crab Sculpture, Girl in Wetsuit, The Sun Tower, The Hotel Vancouver, The Gassy Jack Statue, The Marine Building, and The Angel of Victory. Should you have a suggestion for the Vancouver Icons series please feel free to leave a note in the comments. It should be a thing, statue, or place that is very visible and recognizable to the public.